Improve Gut Health and Reduce Inflammation: All-Natural Recipe
Many people have experienced bloating following the consumption of apples, especially considering they are a restricted food on the FODMAPs diet. Although symptom flare-ups can be a huge pain in the short-term, I’m here to explain the paradox behind apples and bloating, and how even though they may be causing digestive symptoms in the short term, when… continue reading
Broccoli Bread Recipe
I’ve noticed the term ‘super food’ is thrown around much too easily. The fact that there is no clinical definition of a super food allows a lot of misleading marketing using scientific jargon to confuse people into developing misconceptions. One example that may disappoint many of you is the use of acai berry for weight… continue reading
Why Eating Less & Exercising More Won’t Make You Lose Weight
The other day I happened to read the status of a personal trainer explaining his 3 greatest tips for weight loss: eat healthier, eat less, exercise more. Following this, was an explanation about how many people are simply not committed enough, and that these are the facts and there is no way around them. Although… continue reading
Food Sensitivities Got Your Social Life In Shambles?
This hidden compound in food could be causing it ALL! Do you experience reactions to foods, even though you seem to be eating a healthy, natural diet? Do you have symptoms like digestive distress, skin rashes, headaches or other allergy-like symptoms? Well, today, I’ll tell you about a little-known-compound that may be the culprit behind… continue reading
Food Sensitivities Got Your Social Life In Shambles?
FOOD GROUP ALLOWED RESTRICTED Vegetables All fresh vegetables except those listed opposite Eggplant Pumpkin Sauerkraut Spinach Tomato Avocado Olives Pickled vegetables Fruits Apple Banana Cantaloupe Figs Grapefruit Grapes Honeydew Mango Pear Rhubarb Lychee Persimmon Blackberries Blueberries Watermelon Coconut Citrus fruits Cherry Cranberry Currant Date Loganberry Nectarine Orange Papaya Peach Pineapple Prunes Plums Raisins Raspberries Strawberries… continue reading
Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
After posting a picture of my refreshing Mediterranean tabbouleh salad a few weeks back, I started getting loads of messages asking me for the recipe. So here it is! I’m here to introduce you to a delicious Mediterranean salad called tabbouleh (pronounced ta-boo-lee), which uses parsley as a base. This salad is so flavorful,… continue reading
IBS Isn’t Real
I carry a special place in my heart for those suffering from IBS. The reason for this is because I was diagnosed with it over and over again. The issue I have with the diagnosis? IBS isn’t a real thing. Now, let me be perfectly clear: the symptoms experienced by IBS sufferers are incredibly real,… continue reading
Gluten Free Pie with Banana Filling – Sugar Free & Dairy Free
We all love to indulge every once in a while. My guilty pleasure: desserts. Any and all desserts, that is. As long as my sweet tooth has had its fix, I’m a happy camper. But unfortunately, another thing we all know is that a sweet tooth can be one of the quickest things to ruin… continue reading
Gluten Free Banana Bread – Dairy Free & Sugar Free!
This is one of those heavenly recipes that gives rise to a fluffy, bouncy, moist gluten free banana bread. What makes ours special? It’s totally dairy free and sugar free. I embarked upon this recipe when I was on a very restricted diet due to some health concerns I was having. Although I generally avoided… continue reading
Red Wine: Is It Really As Good As Hitting the Gym?
I’m sure most of you have read the too-good-to-be-true news articles stating that the benefits of drinking a glass of red wine are equivalent to spending an hour at the gym. While this glorious notion absolves us of those days missed at the gym, or the calories of cocktail night with the girls, this bliss… continue reading
