Gut Healthy

Looking for a super indulgent GF and vegan dessert to serve at a special occasion? This is it: Paleo Vegan Turtle Cheesecake by Texanerin Baking. Guests always ask for seconds regardless of their dietary preferences. The two modifications I make: 1) I roast the pecans that are on the top 2) I use unsweetened chocolate chips or melted unsweetened chocolate on the top. I first went hunting for this cheesecake recipe after I had something similar at be love , one of my favourite restaurants in town.

  BB burgers - made with beets and (kidney) beans.  A quick supper idea.  

In the world of grains, we often hears about quinoa, amaranth, and farro. However, there's a lesser-known yet equally remarkable grain that has been making waves lately - fonio. Ever heard of it?? I hadn't until a couple of months ago and then it took a little bit of searching to find a place that sold it. I made up my first batch last night following this curry spiced fonio recipe. It was super quick to cook, tasty and had a couscous-like texture. Fonio, scientifically known as Digitaria exilis, belongs to the millet family and has been cultivated for over 5,000 years in West Africa. Its cultivation dates back to ancient times, where it held significant cultural and economic importance. Traditionally referred to as "the seed of the universe" by the Dogon people of Mali, fonio has been revered for its resilience and nutritional value. Nutritional Powerhouse Despite its small size, fonio packs a nutritional punch. It is rich in essential nutrients, including carboh...

Built to Move by Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett wasn’t even on my radar of books to read until my chiropractor suggested I check it out. I loved it and highly recommend it to everyone. It was an easy and quick read, well organized into "ten essential habits to help you move freely and live fully." These 10 items form the main chapters of the book, each accompanied by an assessment and a physical practice for each focus. Movement (walking, squats,etc.), breath, sleep, and balance are among the top 10 habits.  As a nutritionist, I found the chapter entitled "Eat Like You’re Going to Live Forever" especially thought-provoking, particularly the first part on the 800-gram count. This challenge encourages consuming 800 grams by weight of fruits and vegetables a day and is based on the work of EC Synkowski. While I hadn’t heard of it before, it's a straightforward way to ensure you’re eating plenty of veggies and fruits. I tested myself two days in a row and was a...

  I just added a new recipe to my website - Puffed PB Chocolate Squares . Oh, so yummy!