How to make bone broth in a crock pot
This recipe walks you through how to make bone broth in a crock pot. It is possible to make bone broth in less than 24 hours, however you won’t reap as many of the bone broth benefits that come from boiling the bones for longer periods of time. The longer you...
Ham bone split pea soup recipe
This ham bone split pea soup recipe is so nourishing and satisfying. I credit that the pig was from a local organic farm close to where I live here in the Yukon. I purchase a full pig each year from the Aurora Mountain Farm. I like knowing that I am eating...
Cassava flour chocolate chip cookies (soft and chewy!)
These cassava flour chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy, just like you’d expect from a classic chocolate chip cookie BUT without the grains, gluten and dairy. Of the friends I’ve shared them with, everyone has said they can’t even tell the difference! Product...
Dairy free eggnog cheesecake recipe
Leading up to last Christmas, me and my boyfriend had been constantly dreaming and talking about creating a dairy free eggnog cheesecake recipe. Who doesn’t need a good healthy cheesecake recipe in their life? To prepare, we did a decent amount of googling to see what...
Eggnog rice pudding recipe (dairy free & vegan)
This dairy free and vegan eggnog rice pudding recipe is a perfect holiday treat. It is creamy and satisfying, without the digestive or hormonal issues that can be caused by dairy. It is also incredibly easy to make and store in the fridge or freezer. I have always...
Ginger molasses cookie dough bites (AIP)
What better way to slide into Christmas than with these super healthy nutrient packed AIP ginger molasses cookie dough bites. Although admittedly, I eat these all year round. Haha! First off, they are super easy to make and as an added bonus, you don’t have to cook...
Dairy free baileys recipe
Christmas is nothing without baileys in your coffee! Am I right?! If so, my homemade dairy free & vegan baileys recipe is for you. This recipe is also soy free and gluten free. This also makes an excellent Christmas gift or party favour. What makes this dairy free...
Paleo spaghetti recipe (AIP & Low FODMAP)
This paleo spaghetti recipe is fully compliant with the autoimmune paleo protocol (AIP) and is also Low FODMAP for people with sensitive digestion or IBS. This recipe uses spaghetti squash as the “pasta” base and an aip spaghetti sauce on top, with a pinch of fresh...
Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers recipe (dairy free)
This dairy free bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers recipe Is another delicious recipe in my healthy “bar” food series. Now you don’t have to salivate over the menu when you see other people eating bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers filled with dairy, because you can make your...
Thai “peanut sauce” recipe (nut free)
This nut & soy free Thai peanut sauce recipe is based on a traditional thai peanut sauce recipe but swaps out peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and soy sauce for coconut aminos, which is a soy free alternative. You’d never know though because this recipe...
Paleo chocolate cupcakes recipe
You know those recipes that you grow up eating throughout your childhood and you continue to eat it into adulthood? This paleo chocolate cupcakes recipe is inspired by the Hershey’s Deep Dark Chocolate Cake recipe which has been in existence in our household since I...
How I manage PCOS naturally
In this post I will share how I manage PCOS naturally through diet and lifestyle changes as well as walk you through my PCOS story and how I got to where I am today. My PCOS story It all started around grade 6 when I got my period for the first time and started...
Paleo scalloped potatoes and ham recipe (gluten free + dairy free)
This paleo scalloped sweet potatoes and ham recipe Is creamy and satisfying despite the fact that it is dairy free. This recipe is also gluten, grain and soy free. Generally scalloped potatoes are made with white potatoes and cream, whereas this recipe uses...
Paleo lemon poppy seed muffins recipe
In this post I will share my paleo lemon poppy seed muffins recipe, including a step-by-step guide on how to make them from scratch. These healthy lemon poppy seed muffins are grain free, gluten free, dairy free and are made using a combination of cassava flour and...
Paleo sweet potato chips recipe
This paleo sweet potato chips recipe is a companion to my paleo scotch eggs recipe and is another in my “healthy bar food” series. Are sweet potato chips healthy? These paleo sweet potato chips are! By using sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and pork lard...
Paleo scotch eggs recipe (oven baked)
Who doesn’t love some nice greasy pub food once in a while? This paleo scotch eggs recipe will satisfy that craving without sacrificing your health goals. This recipe will be one of many to come in my “paleo bar food” series (in fact I have a whole Pinterest...
Gluten free brownie recipe + benefits of cacao powder
This gluten free brownie recipe was a result of the Friday night munchies. You know, when you dig through your cupboards to try and get an inventory of all the ingredients you have and what they could make if put together? Yep. What I gathered together was cacao...
Paleo chicken alfredo recipe
This paleo chicken alfredo recipe goes way back! I initially came up with this recipe probably eight years ago after first getting into paleo when I was really struggling to come up with recipe ideas that still excited me just as much as the food I used to eat. By the...
Paleo egg roll in a bowl recipe
In this post I share the most delicious paleo egg roll in a bowl recipe, as well as all the benefits I've experienced on the paleo diet. It has been a game changer for me and for so many other people. There is also starting to be emerging evidence that it really can...
Strawberry gelatin gummies recipe
If you're looking for a treat that also packs a serious health punch, this strawberry gelatin gummies recipe is for you. Compared to their processed refined counterpart (think gummy bears), these homemade gummies are rich in nutrients, amino acids, protein, and all...
Gluten free dairy free pepperoni mushroom pizza recipe
If you feel like you have to give up pizza because of food allergies or intolerances, this gluten free dairy free pizza recipe will make you think otherwise! You can still make pizza without gluten or dairy, and it still tastes delicious. Once you start nestling into...
Paleo taco recipe with homemade guacamole
Tacos have always been one of my favourite meals so coming up with a paleo taco recipe with homemade guacamole was top of the ol’ priority list! The most important parts of this recipe, unsurprisingly, are the most important parts of the taco: the meat, seasoning and...
Roasted chicken with gluten free stuffing recipe
Have you ever wanted to eat Christmas dinner every day? With this roasted chicken and gluten free stuffing recipe now you can, and you don’t even have to feel guilty! In fact, when we made this we roasted 3 whole chickens and made a pile of gluten-free stuffing and it...
How to treat acne naturally
In this post, I will share all my tips and tricks on how to treat acne naturally. When it comes to acne, some people are lucky enough that they will outgrow it after puberty but others are not so lucky and it continues into their adult years. I have dealt with really...
How to make homemade guacamole
Whether you are heading out the door to a potluck or settling in for a movie, knowing how to make homemade guacamole that will please the crowd and critics at home is a life skill you will always be grateful to have. Not unlike being able to drive, it’s an essential...
Gluten free pad thai and recipe for tamarind paste
In this recipe, I will teach you how to make gluten free pad thai from scratch as well as share a homemade recipe for tamarind paste. As an added bonus, I made sure this recipe was gluten AND soy free! Pad thai has got to be one of the best meals that’s quick, easy...
Homemade taco seasoning recipe (gluten free, vegan)
I used to buy store bought taco seasoning a lot because tacos are one of my favorite things in the world! This was before my homemade taco seasoning recipe came on the scene. Once I started becoming more conscious of the foods that I put in my body, I started looking...
Olive oil mayonnaise recipe (dairy free, paleo)
I have a serious problem with over-consuming mayonnaise, so naturally I had to make my own healthier olive oil mayonnaise recipe! I know I’m not alone – I mean, let's be real – mayo is just amazing and goes with everything. Generally, store-bought mayonnaise is made...
How to stay on track with social events, eating out and traveling
In this post, I will share my tips for how to stay on track with your diet and lifestyle when you are out there in the real world. In theory, eating healthy seems pretty straightforward. But as we all know, there are many things that can get in your way that have the...
Clean out your cupboards to reduce temptation and unhealthy foods
Check out the chart below for a high level explanation of which foods you should increase your consumption of as well as unhealthy foods you should try your best to decrease or completely eliminate. This is also a good guide to the foods you should stock your fridge,...
How to meal prep to set yourself up for success
In this post I will teach you how to meal prep each week to keep you on track with your health and lifestyle goals. I have to say that meal planning and preparation has probably been the number one key to me staying on track with my food and health goals, especially...
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