So Many Benefits in One Dish! Lentils are must-have superfood for the plant-based and meat-eater alike! They’re not only a great source of complex carbohydrates and fibre, but also are very high in protein. They’re also rich in iron, zinc, and calcium, two of the nutrients that vegan eaters risk being deficient in. And […]

Shrimp is a rich source of iodine, a nutrient crucial to optimal thyroid function. It’s also high in choline, a micronutrient related to folate and members of the B vitamin complex that plays several significant roles in our bodies and is recognized as an essential nutrient by the Institute of Medicine. It is directly involved […]

  Shrimp is super nutritious!  It is fairly low in calories and provides a high amount of protein and healthy fats, in addition to a variety of vitamins and minerals – including iodine which is crucial to thyroid function. Download our easy Grilled Shrimp Salad recipe here!  

We’ve all heard the praises of quinoa, and yes – the hype is for real! Did you know that most grains lack adequate amounts of the amino acids lysine and isoleucine – the ones that are crucial in supporting muscle growth and recovery? By contrast, quinoa has significantly greater amounts of both (especially lysine), making […]

First posted in September 2016, updated with even more awesomeness in April 2020. 3 INGREDIENTS! Coconut oil Cocoa powder Maple syrup   Trust me, you can make this.   Homemade Chocolate Recipe with nutritional values   (click to download & print)    Wanna make it even more health-boosting?  Hormone-balancing and adrenal supportive? Add in 1 tbsp […]

    This recipe is anti-candida autoimmune dairy-free egg-free elimination diet friendly gluten free grain free ketogenic low glycemic low lectin nightshade free nut free paleo soyfree   Download your printable recipe  HERE   Eating yeast… isn’t that gross or bad for you or something?! You’d think so!  But on the contrary, nutritional yeast is […]

  Ahhhh, a snack you can whip up in a jiffy and feel good about!     There’s so much simplicity and goodness here, it’s hard to highlight just one thing! So let’s focus on immunity. Oats are rich in manganese, a mineral that we know helps combat inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the […]

  Drinking a cup of bone broth is like sipping on a hug from Gramma!     Bone broth is the new hot beverage of choice. Rich in minerals like  magnesium, potassium, calcium (hello electrolytes!) selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus – all the same minerals needed to build and strengthen bones. But the superpower in […]

  Yes, you can eat bread! Not all bread is created equally. You may have heard that you should avoid bread. While overly processed, white bread certainly falls into the category of very low-nutrient, pro-inflammatory foods that you want to minimize in the diet, a gluten-free whole grain bread or alternative bread, such as flax […]

  Looking to add more plant-based meals into your diet? Whether you’re vegan all the way or just looking to add more plants into your diet (which is a-l-w-a-y-s a great idea!), here are 10 simple & practical ways to help you make that transition. And here’s another – start your day with this simple […]