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These muffins turned out really well and they are super healthy!   • 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour (I used ground muffins) • 1/2 cup arrowroot powder • 2 tbsp coconut flour • 1 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp cinnamon powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (raw) • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw) • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut shreds • 2 tbsp chia seeds • 2 tbsp ground flax seeds • 2 tbsp hemp seeds   • 1 cup grated carrot (I grated 2 apples because I didn't have any carrots) • 1 cup apple, di...Read more: High Fiber Grain Free Muffins

I don't want to brag but I have recently made the best pumpkin pie, ever :) Once you eat a home-made pie you'll never be able to eat a store bought version again. Crust (adapted from the Oh She Glows Cookbook) 2/3 cup Medjool Dates 1 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 4 tbsp coconut oil Combine oats, walnuts, spices in a food processor and blend. Then add the dates and oil and blend again until it comes together. Press (with your fingers) this mix...Read more: The Best Pumpkin Pie You'll Ever Eat (Gluten and Dairy Free)

Makes one large baking sheet worth of brownies (can be halved if using a smaller toaster oven)   • 2 cans of black beans (preservative free) rinsed • 2 eggs (can use flaxseed egg substitute if making vegan) • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • 1/2 cup maple syrup + 2 tbsp of coconut sugar • 3 tbsp coconut oil • 2-3 tbsp almond milk (milk alternative) • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp freshly ground coffee or instant coffee • 1-2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (s...Read more: BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

Do you have a tendency to have constipation or diarrhea or both? Or maybe your cholesterol is off or you want to lose weight and improve your energy levels? Well, this is the challenge for you. The idea and name are courtesy of my friend Suzie. Chia seeds are indeed the same onese used to make "Chia Pets"! So what else are they known about? Well, chia seeds have omega 3s which help increase our good cholesterol. Chia seeds also have a lot of fiber, calcium, magnesium, protein and antioxidant...Read more: The Chia Challenge!

Your adrenals are two glads located above your kidneys (back side). They make the stress hormone cortisol. During periods of high stress (like back to school, work, family drama etc) the adrenals are working hard to deal with stress. Over time, the adrenals get tired and you may experience adrenal fatigue or burnout. Symptoms include: • low energy • difficulty concentrating • difficulty waking up in the morning • craving salty foods • low blood pressure • low sex drive • weight gain A gr...Read more: Bone Broth Soup

Apples are part of the dirty dozen so make sure you get organic apples. We order from Bailey’s Local Foods. It’s only $20 for the year. It’s an online farmer’s market and then you pick up your food at the First United church in uptown Waterloo (next to the LCBO). With the apples we bought, I decided to bake them. Here’s my recipe: • 4 large organic apples • 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar (you can get this from bulk barn) or use brown sugar • 1 tbsp of cinnamon minimum (I love cinnamon! plus it ...Read more: Baked Apples

Here’s another way to use the left over pulp after juicing.   • 2 cups of lemon and apple pulp after juicing • Peel of 1 lemon, sliced in strips • 1 cup organic raw cane sugar • 1 cup maple syrup • 1 cup honey • 1 tbsp of grass-fed butter or coconut oil • ½ tsp of baking soda • Pinch of salt • 1 sachet of pectin • About 3-4 cups of water   Add the fruit pulp and lemon peel to a pot with about 2-3 cups of water and let it boil on medium heat for a few hours until the fruit is soft. Keep ch...Read more: “Juicing Left Over” Lemon Apple Marmalade

Adapted from Joy McCarthy’s Raw Carrot Cake Balls Ever wonder what to do with the pulp after juicing? Here’s a great recipe that will act as a snack and give you energy. Makes 20-25 balls • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut • 6 Medjool dates, pitted • ¾ cup raw nuts (ie walnuts) • 1 cup of left over pulp from juicing (ie carrots, kale, apple) or 1 cup of grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots) • ¼ cup hemp seeds • ¼ cup raw unpasteurized honey • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tsps cinnamon •...Read more: “Juicing Left Over” Raw Cookie Balls

I recommend adding a legume such as beans/ lentils or a meat to the rice bowl for a complete protein.

Watch my video on how to make turkey soup from scratch! Ingredients: 1. 1 Turkey carcass (cooked turkey) 2. 1 large onion, finely chopped 3. 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 4. 3-5 medium carrots, cubed 5. 4 organic celery stalks, cubed 6. 1 cup barley, rinsed 7. Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Put the cooked turkey carcass in a large stock pot 2. Fill the pot with water, covering the turkey 3. Let it boil/simmer for about an hour 4. In the meantime chop a large onion finely 5. Cube 3-5 ...Read more: Turkey Soup Recipe – hypoallergenic