Fuelling with SMOOV™!

Fuelling With SMOOV™! A mid-afternoon refuel calls for SMOOV™’s MOCHA MANIA ‘All-In-One Plant Based Blend’! The perfect way to cool down and refuel in a protein-powered way! -> 20 grams pea, mung bean and pumpkin seed protein⁣ PLUS -> Freeze-dried fiber and micronutrients (a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) from high-impact product like moringa…

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Broccoli Sprouts at Home!

Broccoli Sprouts at Home! Sprouting organic seeds at home is an easy, economical and FUN way to obtain FRESH, NUTRIENT-DENSE goodness on a regular basis (especially during the thick of winter)! And…who doesn’t love conducting a new science experiment in their kitchen?! 😉 Sprouts are a gorgeous, hearty addition to your soups, stews, salads, wraps…

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What’s The Deal With Vitamin K2?!

What’s The Deal With Vitamin K2? What’s the deal with Vitamin K2?! Well…it’s a BIG deal! I sure learned A LOT about the critical relationship and interactions that occur between the minerals Calcium and Magnesium, along with Vitamin D (actually a hormone) and Vitamin K2, upon getting my hands on the book ‘Vitamin K2 and…

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Cassava, Chocolate Chip & Zucchini Banana Bread

Cassava, Chocolate Chip & Zucchini Banana Bread If there’s a way to be addicted to homemade Banana Bread, THIS IS IT! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free baking has never been so easy, and working with cassava flour is such a treat! It’s my fave! Grain-free options are easier to digest when the integrity of…

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5 Food Swaps to Make ASAP

5 Food Swaps to Make ASAP As a lover of whole food, FROM-SCRATCH cooking (and as a practitioner on a mission to help others enjoy living an ANTI-inflammatory life!), I make the following 5 food swap recommendations today knowing that they will not only help you REDUCE inflammatory exposures in your diet and BUILD your…

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Choco-Walnut Pumpkin Drops

Choco-Walnut Pumpkin Drops ⁠I’ve LOVED pumpkin cookies since I was a kid, but the time had come to craft a gluten-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar free version!⁠ ⁠ With a (naturally gluten-free) brown rice flour base (you can experiment with your flour of choice, as needed!), pure pumpkin, spice flavours of Fall (cinnamon and nutmeg), organic…

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Blissful Coconut Whipped Cream!

Blissful Coconut Whipped Cream! Fresh berries and whipped cream is the EPITOME of summer dessert for me! When the summer heat kicks in, cooling and refreshing homemade treats are a MUST! An added bonus if they have nutritional benefits to offer, too! It is incredibly easy to make a coconut whipped cream that is free…

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Your Skin Needs Brushing Too!

Your Skin Needs Brushing Too! Skin Brushing. A high-impact, daily habit I wasn’t taking part in until a few years ago, but am I ever glad I’m doing this now! The skin, as our body’s largest organ, requires regular maintenance and attention from head to toe. While we often gravitate towards paying greater attention to…

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Kelp Noodle Bowl w/ Spicy Ginger Dressing

Kelp Noodle Bowl w/ Spicy Ginger Dressing Mmm! One of my FAVOURITE lunch/dinner ideas! Kelp noodles are a fantastic alternative to your typical pasta noodle or rice noodle – a low-carb, low-calorie, naturally gluten-free/grain-free option with a glassy appearance! They have a neutral taste, taking on the flavour of the ingredients they happen to be…

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5 Culinary Tools I Can’t Be Without!

5 Culinary Tools I Can’t Be Without! As a certified Culinary Nutrition Expert and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™, I enjoy ample time both in my kitchen, as well as the kitchens of others! Therefore, my time spent in my culinary space needs to be as enjoyable (and efficient!) as possible. Beyond beautifully-fresh, whole food ingredients…

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