This warming smoothie hits the spot on a cool fall or winter morning. You will be surprised how much of a treat this smoothie is, and it is so good for you too. It is definitely one of my faves. 1/4 to 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin (fresh or canned) 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp…
Superfood Trail Mix
A simple filling antioxidant-rich snack to make for when you are craving something salty sweet. Keep a batch at work for an afternoon treat. This would be a great simple idea to make as a gift for someone special. A teacher perhaps. Putting a jar of this together wouldn’t be inexpensive but you have the flexibility of…
Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix
This is a grown up version of a favourite cold-weather treat. The addition of superfoods to the mix makes this not just a treat, but highly nutritious as well. The flavours are subtle yet complex. Use this formula and experiment with your favourite combinations. 9 tbsp raw cacao powder 3 tbsp carob powder 3 tbsp lucuma…
How to Make a Hormone Balancing Tea Infusion
Making a tea infusion is simple. It just takes a bit of forethought and preparation. Here’s how to do it: Purchase a 1 litre* mason jar. I prefer the wide-mouth ones. You can also use a canning jar with a rubber seal. You can get these at any hardware store, your local re-use it centre,…
Superfood Post-Workout Recovery Elixir
One of the things that my clients struggle with the most is what to eat or drink after their workouts. Green Smoothies work great, but it depends on when you are working out. This combination is my favourite recovery elixir. I do a lot of cycling and love to drink it after rigorous bike rides,…
Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding
This is a super simple, delicious and filling pudding that is soon to become your favourite treat. Experiment with this recipe by adding your favourite ingredients. 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) 3 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk (or 1/2 cup Yoso plain coconut yogurt plus 1/2 cup…
Green Smoothie Magic
When I tell people that I have found a simple tool that can help to balance blood sugar and hormones, help you sleep better at night, increase athletic performance and recovery, boost your immune system, flush out toxins, cleanse your entire digestive tract, improve digestion, give you glowing, radiant skin, keep you hydrated and more,…
Giddy Yoyo Cane Juice Crystals
I absolutely love using the Giddy Yoyo Cane Juice Crystals in my cooking and baking. Here’s why: 1. It is minimally processed. “The cane is fresh pressed, sun dried, and then put through a cooling process to crystallize. It is a “first crystallization” sugar which means the cane is harvested, the juice is extracted, all…