Orange Hemp Seed Dressing

Orange Hemp Seed Dressing

Makes about ¾ cup ½ cup hemp seeds ½ cup orange juice 1 clove of garlic, peeled dash salt and/or pepper Blend all ingredients together until creamy. Serve on top of your favourite salad and Enjoy! Tip: Store extra in airtight container in the fridge. Will keep for...
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (border-lining obsession) about cholesterol, right? As we jump straight into some myths, let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol...
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Serves 4 ½ cup Brazil nuts 2 cups water nut bag or several layers of cheesecloth (optional) ½ cup chia seeds ¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup Blend Brazil nuts in water in a high-speed blender until...
Why is My Metabolism Slow?

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

You may feel tired and cold or you may have gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish” and then someone suggests YOU may have a slow metabolism?! But why does this happen? What can slow my metabolic rate down? And what can be done about it?...
Garlic Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Garlic Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

High-fibre side dish Serves 4 500g Brussel sprouts (washed, ends removed, halved) 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice dash salt and pepper Preheat oven to 205°C. In a bowl toss sprouts with garlic, oil, and...
Caffeine-free Latte

Caffeine-free Latte

For your afternoon “coffee break” Serves 1-2 1 bag of rooibos chai tea (rooibos is naturally caffeine-free) 2 cups of boiling water 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon almond butter (creamy is preferred) 2 dates (optional) Cover the teabag and dates (if using) with 2...
Bye, Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Bye, Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Have you said “bye, bye” to sleeping through the night?! Are you feeling exhausted or “running on empty” (stress hormones) all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing… Sleep...
Vitamin D and Zinc Rich Honey Sesame Salmon

Vitamin D and Zinc Rich Honey Sesame Salmon

2-3 lbs salmon fillets ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari ¼ cup sesame oil 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon of ginger, shredded 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 tablespoons diced green onions or chives 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon...
Men… Losing Strength? This Hormone is the Key!

Men… Losing Strength? This Hormone is the Key!

(Women read on and take note- we too have similar hormones) Yes, for the men we’re talking testosterone (and ladies I’m talking progesterone). Those muscle-building hormones. But I’m not going to recommend that you take any anabolic steroid hormones or...