Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite things to eat! Did you know that chia seeds are high in vitamins, minerals, omega 3, fiber, and protein? Chia seeds are excellent for digestive health & anti-aging. Check out this recipe and comment below what your favorite chia seed recipes are! Ingredients: ¾ cup soaked raw cashews (soak 4 hrs & rinse) 1 banana 1.5 cups of filtered water 1/3 cup Chia Seeds Directions: Blend it. I use a…
This recipe was inspired by a recipe from “Lady Behind the Curtain.” I altered it to make a gluten and dairy free version. It turned out great! If you love cinnamon, then you’ll especially enjoy this one. Cupcake Ingredients: 4 eggs room temp 1/3 cup coconut oil melted 3 Tbsp coconut milk full fat ½ Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup 1/3 cup coconut sugar or pure maple sugar ½ cup + 1 Tbsp coconut…
My good friends are Greek and we were invited to their house to celebrate Orthodox Easter. I wanted to bring something traditional with us and one of the first things to pop up was Tsoureki Bread. My friend and I both try to be as gluten and dairy free as possible, so I adjusted the ingredients as needed. The inspiration for my recipe came from a website called Ful-Filled. Yeast: 1 package instant yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp. Gluten free)…
I’ve been using sage for years, but never in my food. I can honestly say that I’ve been missing out on it! All these years I’ve been using it for smudging my house, and not once did I think of cooking with it. Turns out that sage has more benefits than just cleaning the negative energy from your house. Sage is also great for digestive problems, cold sores, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, memory loss and overproduction of perspiration & saliva.…
Did you know that the coastal Aztec people would soak their pumpkin or squash seeds in seawater and then sundry them out? There are some that say that you absolutely need to sprout your nuts and seeds, but there are others that say it’s unnecessary. My take- if you’re dealing with any kind of gastrointestinal issues or autoimmune issues, it’s something worth considering. When I first started eating raw chia seeds and flax seeds, I had a very hard time…
Ingredients: ½ Cup Bobs Red Mill Paleo Flour (can substitute with almond flour) ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 2 Chicken cutlets – pounded ¼ inch thick 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 carton of Sliced Mushrooms 1 Cup Marsala Wine ½ Cup White Wine Arugula to serve over-top of a salad OR 1 Zucchini for “Zoodles” 2 Cups Fresh Spinach Directions: Mix flour, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl. Coat chicken pieces in flour…
Grapefruit is one of my personal “super foods.” It gives me so much energy and gives my immune system a big boost. It’s high in vitamin C, low in calories, and has a low glycemic index. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, which makes grapefruit excellent for skin vitality. Because it’s loaded in fiber, it’s also great for digestive health. Grapefruit helps to suppress the appetite, which reduces overeating and aides in weight loss. Other…
So my dad has a few allergies, and it was a bit challenging for me to find some Father’s Day chocolate treats that he could enjoy. Thankfully Whole Foods had a decent selection of Dairy Free, Soy Free, Gluten Free, and Peanut Free chocolate products. If you don’t feel like going to Whole Foods, buying from Vitacost.com is another great option. Many times they sell their products cheaper than Whole Foods, and they often have coupons. I don’t get kick…