As a former college athlete and a fitness enthusiast, I’ve spent a lot of time researching and experiencing what it takes to optimize physical health and appearance. This process can be very daunting for someone who hasn’t looked into it as much as I have, especially considering all the current fads and supplements. That’s why…
Ingredients 1-2 Frozen bananas 1-2 cups frozen berries (eg: black cherries, raspberries, blueberries) 1-2 TBS chia seeds Dash of cinnamon 1-2 TBS almond/macadamia nut butter (or a handful of nuts) 1 tsp honey/2-3 dates 1 cup Almond milk 1 TBS Mesquite powder (optional) Method Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.…
After making a fresh batch of hummus, I wanted something with which to scoop it up. As we had nothing in the house, I spotted an unopened bag of cassava flour – something I had yet to try out (a gluten free/grain free/nut free flour). I found a recipe on Health Riot’s website, and attempted to try it,…
Since making this hummus a few years ago, I have not bought hummus again. It is so much tastier and cheaper to make (and oh so quick and easy). It is the perfect addition to a mezze platter, served as a dip/starter, a quick snack or even added to a lunch box with crudités for…
While on a weekend away with my family up the West Coast, I was inspired by my favourite sea urchins (which I have been collecting since I was about 10 yrs old!) This smoothie was so delicious and creamy, my whole family soon asked me to make them some glasses too (after all the “Shrek drink”…
Summertime means watermelons in abundance! Some days, when I don’t have time to juice, I will simply eat a huge bowl of sliced watermelon which hydrates, fills me up and gently flushes my system… not to mention the amazing nutritional benefits (eg: it is high in lycopene and contains electrolytes, fibre, vitamins A, C and…
Here are a few ideas of healthy, nutritious snack options, with a few recipes below to get you started. Be sure to visit my blog for more healthy ideas: https://z4zest.wordpress.com Water! Not quite a snack, but as mentioned above, its the first thing one should reach for. Drink enough water in between meals and…