You were born to be real, not to be perfect. - unknown Working full-time, raising children or simply keeping up with the flow of life can make eating healthy a challenge. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be time consuming. And even though it is tempting to run through the drive-thru, … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes That Will Make You Feel Amazing!
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Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
Is it possible to eat dessert for self-care and self-love? Yes! I love chocolate (a.k.a. desserts) and I simply don't deprive myself of this food group in any way, shape or form. What is life if you can't enjoy the sweet pleasure of God-gifted foods like the cacao bean, right? In fact, I'll take it … [Read more...] about Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. - F. Scott FitzgeraldIt's October and the year is flying by. However, this is all the more reason to remind ourselves to slow down, be present and enjoy all the seasonal pleasures that come along with the beautiful autumn season: falling … [Read more...] about Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Ployes (a.k.a. my version of a gluten-free crêpe)
All the alternatives to wheat--lentil flour, almond flour, chickpea flour, buckwheat--are healthier and full of protein and fiber! I share with you a buckwheat crepe recipe that was inspired by a chat with a colleague from Maine. Desperately craving a crêpe and minimal ingredients on hand, … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Buckwheat Ployes (a.k.a. my version of a gluten-free crêpe)
Pumpkin Pie Cupcake Recipe (GF & Dairy-Free)
Ceylon cinnamon is excellent for regulating blood glucose, which is helpful to those with type 2 diabetes. It is also useful for the common cold & influenza. It's that time a year...fall leaves and cool breeze! And I'm excited to share one of my favorite autumn recipes...PUMPKIN PIE CUPCAKES! … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Cupcake Recipe (GF & Dairy-Free)
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin (winter squash) is a wonderful source of carotenes. Diets rich in carotenes offer protection against type 2 diabetes and many cancers. I've been promising this post for quite some time. Yes, it's a bit late;) However, what happened to October? Indeed, it has come and gone, but that's quite … [Read more...] about Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread