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March 16, 2025
Protein is one of the most important nutrients our bodies need. It supports muscle growth, tissue repair, hormone production, and immune function. Whether you’re working on building muscle, losing weight, or simply trying to maintain a balanced diet, including enough protein in your meals is essential (especially as we age!). High-protein meals help keep you […]
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Making my own salad dressing is more than just a cooking choice—it’s a way to avoid the processed bottles found in grocery stores. Those store-bought dressings are often packed with chemicals and hidden sugars that don’t belong in a healthy meal. When I mix my own dressing with fresh olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, […]
February 5, 2025
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November 16, 2024
We all know how important it is to have enough protein per day. However, often times it is tricky to get enough at each and every meal. Protein is so important for muscle repair, strength, blood sugar balance and weight loss! Check out this simple recipe that contains over 40 grams of protein per serving […]
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Most processed salad dressing are filled with seed oils such as vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil or safflower oil that are highly processed, and inflammatory. This is why I love making my own salad dressings at home. Here are two of my absolute favourites I have on repeat. Enjoy! xo ? Apple cider vinegar […]
November 3, 2024
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November 3, 2024
There is a lot of talk about protein lately. I consider protein as the “great stabilizer” that helps to regulate blood sugar, balance hormones and help with muscle repair. As we get older, our need for protein definitely increases (as estrogen declines!). In fact, guidelines recommend that women over 50 eat 0.45–0.55 grams of protein […]
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I love sweet potatoes! Filled to the brim with vitamin A and C and a good source of fibre -both soluble and insoluble which is ideal for gut health, blood sugar balance and weight loss. Sweet potato French fries are actually quite easy to make. Just peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into wedges or […]
March 17, 2023
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July 23, 2022
I made you look didn’t I? How could I possibly combine the taste of a bagel with tofu and make it work? Well I must say….it works and it is delicious! Enjoy this easy recipe made in the air fryer that takes only 15 minutes. If you do not have an air fryer -no worries […]
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My absolute favourite food is pizza. But…being a gluten free, dairy free gal – I need to be creative and always find ways to enjoy my favourite dishes. While I do eat gluten free pizza crusts from time to time -I also enjoy making my own. To feel my best, I avoid grains at most of […]
July 21, 2022
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July 18, 2022
I love having a bit of crunch on my salad but….I do better staying grain or gluten free. I make these croutons below in the air fryer and use almond flour bread (some may call this keto bread). A very easy recipe – enjoy! Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 5 slices of gluten free bread, almond bread […]
