LIVE FRIENDLY – EAT FRIENDLY
Let’s talk a little about quinoa because it is SO delicious and SO healthy! Did you know that quinoa does not actually fall under the ‘grain’ category and it is actually a ‘seed’. This is one of the reasons why it’s accepted as part of most dietary regimes. (Not that there is anything wrong whatsoever […]
There are about a gazillion banana bread recipes out there. You really can’t go wrong with most of them. Bananas give baked goods an extra level of sweetness, moistness, and yummy goodness. I’ve been focusing on zero/less waste a lot lately, so this is a great recipe to make when you have over-ripe bananas laying […]
What if I told you that chocolate was the healthiest food in the world? Would you believe me? Because it’s true. It has iron, magnesium, copper, a ton of antioxidants, and even fiber. BUT… when I say chocolate I mean real, unprocessed, raw cacao. SAD (Standard American Diet) chocolate like what you would find in […]
There are SO many different variations out there for making energy balls, the majority of which use peanut butter. I’m a peanut butter fan, but I think too much of it may not be the greatest. Peanuts contain a substance called aflatoxin, which may be toxic to our health. There’s some confusion because experts are […]
Let’s talk research studies. Many scientific experiments have proven over a very long time that animal proteins are associated with an increased risk of several different types of diseases. It’s still mind blowing to me that people are not made more aware of the research findings but that’s a whole other story! Eggs have a […]
Twenty six days into my June Friendly Challenge, and things are going well. Every June, and every November, I generally challenge myself to some kind of health challenge, whether it’s to exercise more, or to abstain from refined sugar, or drink more water. This June, I kicked it up a notch and decided to go […]
Generally, I forget about all the non-lettuce salad options! I have a garden full of lettuce, but for whatever reason I REALLY wanted a Greek Salad. I wanted it so much that I convinced my dad to let me make it for Father’s Day even though he insisted on making all the food himself! Pretty […]
There’s a reason why the new Canadian food guide has dropped dairy and now recommends more plant protein sources. This is HUGE. Finally, the compelling nutrition research showing the benefits of a plant-based diet is not being overlooked. Research has shown that not only is a diet higher in fruits and vegetables linked to lower […]
Who doesn’t love a good guacamole? And who doesn’t love a good hummus?? Enter: Lima Bean Guacomole. I promise this recipe will not disappoint. It has all the mexican goodness of good ol’ guac and has the heartiness of hummus. Except this hummus is made with Lima beans. It seems like Lima beans are being […]
Chia Pudding is a MUST have in a plant-based diet. Its versatility is endless and its health benefits are astounding. Once you understand the basic ratio of chia seeds to plant-based milk, Bob’s your Uncle! (By the way, I have no idea where that saying is from, or what it even means). In any case, […]