Banana Chia Breakfast Cereal

Banana Chia Breakfast Cereal

Chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, fiber, calcium, polyunsaturated fats (such as omega-3 fatty acids), phosphorus and zinc. As a matter of fact, chia seeds have the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids of any plant! I am always looking for interesting and...
GF Blueberry Muffins

GF Blueberry Muffins

There is something so satisfying about starting the morning with a delicious blueberry muffin! But, how can you create a blueberry muffin that is also good for you? Ever since my children were little, I have been adapting and personalizing existing recipes to add more...
Mediterranean salad with baked salmon

Mediterranean salad with baked salmon

My idea of “fast food” is something that is done in 20 min. One of my go-to fast food meals is baked salmon on a Mediterranean salad. It takes a piece of salmon about 20 min (maybe 25 min depending on your oven) to cook. This leaves just enough time to cut...
Potato salad: A recipe to feed your gut

Potato salad: A recipe to feed your gut

Did you know that cooked and cooled potatoes are actually a lower glycemic index food and great for building up the good bacteria in your gut? Unlike freshly cooked potatoes, which are rapidly absorbed in the small intestine and increase blood sugar quickly, cooled...
Low sugar green smoothie

Low sugar green smoothie

Nutrition 300 kcal; 1255 kJ; 9 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 6 g net carbs; 13 g dietary fiber; 3 g total sugars; 0 g added sugars; 24 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat Regular avocado eaters have higher intakes of fiber, vitamins E and K, magnesium, and potassium than...
Honey roasted carrots & feta

Honey roasted carrots & feta

The fall is here and it is time to enjoy roasting veggies!! Cooking carrots maintains their beta carotene content, and when eaten with a little fat (like olive oil) their pro-vitamin A content is more easily absorbed. Carrots are also a great source of fiber, Vitamin...