Greens and Feta Quiche with Almond Crust
February 16, 2015
By Anna Varriano
This delicious recipe is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You will not believe how good this wheat-free crust is! My recipe is adapted from a ‘Heal Thyself’ recipe. What You’ll Need 1.5 cups almond flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoon butter 4 …
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January 19, 2015
By Anna Varriano
This slow-cooked winter veggie stew is loaded with health-boosting and tummy-warming goodness. It looks gorgeous and tastes amazing. It’s one of my favourite winter meals! What You’ll Need: A very large covered ‘roasting’ pot or pan that you can use o …
Continue reading RecipesGingerbread Coconut Flour Cookies
November 30, 2014
By Anna Varriano
Gingerbread cookies at Christmas time are a must in our house. We’ve always used a pretty traditional recipe. This year, I thought I’d experiment a bit and replace the wheat flour with coconut flour, and the white sugar with coconut sugar. The texture …
Continue reading RecipesEasy-Peasy Healthy Eggnog
November 25, 2014
By Anna Varriano
One of my treats during the holidays is eggnog, and thankfully I only drink a glass when we’re decorating the Christmas tree. For those of you who go crazy for eggnog over the holidays, did you know that there’s typically anywhere from 30 to 40 grams ( …
Continue reading RecipesRice-free Cauliflower Fried Rice
November 17, 2014
By Anna Varriano
I try to avoid starchy foods as much as possible, and rice is one of them. This recipe, Cauliflower Fried Rice, from the cookbook Internal Bliss, is just awesome. The recipes in this cookbook are designed for individuals following the GAPS diet (Gut an …
Continue reading RecipesHummus
October 29, 2014
By Anna Varriano
The ingredients of this popular Middle Eastern dish, commonly served as a dip or spread, deliver taste and offer a variety of health benefits; for example, chickpeas are a great source of protein, tahini (made from sesame seeds) is a great source of c …
Continue reading RecipesCoconutty Cinnamon Baked Squash
October 20, 2014
By Anna Varriano
It’s hard to visit a Farmers’ Market or grocery store at this time of year without seeing a wide variety of winter squash available. These veggies are a great source of powerful antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Winter squas …
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