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Recipe: Chamomile, Ginger and Mango Sorbet

I hope you enjoy this bright, summery dessert! Recipe: Chamomile, Ginger and Mango Sorbet Allergen info/recipe info: This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free and refined-sugar free (the mango gives the sorbet some sweetness). Ingredients: flesh of 1 mango (pip and skin removed), chopped 1 cup of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) tea, chilled 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger […]

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Recipe: Chewy Almond and Date Gingerbread Cookies

In the spirit of giving and all things Christmas, it’s time for another recipe for you all. When I think of christmas food I think of a lot of different flavours and foods. Maybe it’s because Christmas always seems to be a ridiculously huge feast! Some foods that come to mind (though of course not all in one meal or […]

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Recipe: Frangipane Custard Tarts with Fresh Summer Berries

Last week when I was dreaming up christmasy recipes, I originally wanted to make some sort of fruit tart or pie. I thought about making a healthier version of fruit mince pies, but it seemed to wintery (and we’re currently in summer here) and it seemed a shame to not take advantage of the fresh summer fruit […]

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Recipe: Nettle and Berry Smoothie

In herbal medicine, Nettle (Urtica dioica) is used for it’s nutritive properties (it’s rich in many nutrients) and depurative (blood-purifying) actions, among it’s other uses (1). The nutrients in nettle leaf include: Vitamin A, C, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, chlorophyll, magnesium, tannins, flavonoids, sterols and amines (2). Nettle can also be used as a food and is commonly […]

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Recipe: Creamy Cashew and Almond Ice Cream with Date Pieces

  Recipe: Creamy Cashew, Almond and Date Ice Cream Serves: 4-5 Allergen info: This recipe is dairy-free, egg-free and refined sugar-free. It contains almonds and cashews so those with tree nut and seed allergies may wish to avoid this recipe. It contains quite a bit of fat from the cashews and almonds (though mostly unsaturated) and coconut […]

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Recipe: Healthy Chocolate Chia Seed Milkshake

Have a chocolate craving but still want something nutritious and delicious? Here is a healthy chocolate milkshake sure to fix your craving!  Chia seeds soaking! Recipe: Healthy Chocolate Chia Seed Milkshake Serves: one Allergen info: This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar free. Those with pollen allergies should avoid this recipe (or just skip the bee […]

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Recipe: Zucchini Pad Thai

Recipe: Chicken & Zucchini Pad Thai Lately I’ve been loving zucchini pasta in place of the standard wheat-flour pasta. And I’ve got to say, It is delicious! Last time I shared a recipe for Zucchini Fettucine and now here is a recipe for Zucchini Pad Thai and this recipe is definitely a keeper. I hope you think so […]

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Recipe: Mocha Brownie Cake with Caramel Date Sauce (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Want something a little bit special but can’t eat gluten or dairy? Want a dessert that’s decadent but still healthy? Then you will love this recipe for Mocha Brownie Cake with Caramel Date Sauce! This dessert was made in mind for those who are intolerant to dairy and gluten, but still want something delicious and a great treat. […]

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Recipe: Healthy Fruit & Nut Bars

Want something healthy that is quick to make, delicious and a great snack for school or work? Here is my recipe for Healthy Fruit and Nut Bars. Healthy Fruit and Nut Bars Allergen info: egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free Ingredients: dates, pitted & chopped into small pieces walnuts, shelled dried coconut, preservative-free ~ 1 Tb. honey […]

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Book Review: ‘The Healthy Skin Diet’ By Karen Fischer (Plus An Adapted Recipe)

Today I’m reviewing a book that I’ve been reading lately (and trying recipes from) called The Healthy Skin Diet: Your Complete Guide to Beautiful Skin in Only 8 Weeks! by Australian Nutritionist Karen Fischer (BHSc. Dip. Nut.). You may recognize Karen’s name from my review and giveaway of her Children’s health book called ‘Don’t Tell […]

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