Oh, why is Nutella spread is so addictive but makes us so happy at the same time?!!! It literally drove me crazy, I couldn't have one of these jars at home, or it would be all gone by the end of the day no matter what size of the jar it was! From a nutrition perspective, craving chocolate is a sign that the body actually needs a mineral called magnesium, which is required by the body to keep the blood pressure normal, helps to form strong & healthy bones, and responsible for many important biochemical functions which we can't live without. Let's increase the happy feeling and your dopamine production, the happy hormone! Eat foods rich in magnesium every day, such … [Read more...]
Festive Chocolate Mousse
Sometimes my healthy desserts include ingredients like this one - Irish Moss, which is a red algae. High in iodine content, vitamins A E & K 👉 amazing for skin and hair health. It’s mineral & vitamin content replenishes the body & supports the immune system. This chocolate mousse recipe is used a lot here, and if you have kids, it is also great for picky eaters. Irish moss gel doesn't taste like algae in your food, it takes in on other flavors beautifully and no one will ever know you have such a supercharged with many health benefits dessert! You can purchase Irish Moss in any health store or online, mine is from Upaya … [Read more...]
YOGA RETREAT FAVOURITE: Almond Cranberry Muffins / Bread
Two weeks ago I had a privilege to be a part of the team, participating in three days Fall Yoga Retreat on a Golden Lake, located in Algonquin Ontario. It was a perfect weekend weather, still warm and sunny with the most incredible view of the changing color trees. Leaves covering the ground and some part of lake, the only noise you could hear were the small animals running from tree to tree, gathering their food together for the winter months to come. If you live in the city, this type of getaway can be so relaxing and meditative. Being surrounded by nature, or let me correct myself, it was more like being back home in the most natural state - being one with nature! If you … [Read more...]
WHAT I UNBAKED: JUNE 2017 / Tahini Caramel Raw Brownies
Oh my god! You have to give these brownies a try. This recipe will definitely satisfy your chocolate and caramel cravings. Using only whole foods, nutrient dense ingredients one piece of this dessert will make you happy without overeating. Keep the brownies pre-cut in the container inside of the freezer, and grab as you wish. Now I do hope you have a food processor or in my case my OMEGA juicer also grinds nuts and dates into a paste, to get that similar consistency of the brownie dough and a blender to make the Tahini Caramel sauce. DATES Are giving an amazing natural sweet taste to any recipe. Dates are rich in niacin, pantothenic acid, potassium, … [Read more...]
Chickpea Salad & a Quick Vegan Mayo
What I want to tell you about this salad, that it's an amazing addition to any of the meals or makes a great snack sandwich on a toast, lettuce, or in a wrap. I have been making Chickpea Salad for the past year couple times a month, not sick of it yet, having it in the fridge and not being worried about getting hungry and eating the wrong thing, helped me avoid crushing on a high sugar loaded foods and I know it can help you too. During the summer I used to include fresh chives from my garden into the recipe, but now during the winter adding fennel makes it taste so refreshing too. So what I am trying to say that, feel free to substitute or add different … [Read more...]
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