Baked yam wedges are a much healthier alternative to regular fries. While potatoes and yams are not too different nutritionally, each with their own advantages in certain areas (like yam’s higher vitamin A content or potato’s higher potassium levels), their coatings and the way they are cooked makes all the difference. Continue Reading →
Rustic Roast Chicken
There is something special about roasting a whole bird, and it ends up being the kind of meal that you have to sit and slow down for. While a turkey can be intimidating, chickens are pretty hard to mess up (just make sure there is no pink left). Continue Reading →
Candied Cinnamon Almonds
Almonds are one of my go to snacks, they are portable, energy dense and have a longer shelf life than most fresh food. They are good sources of fiber, protein, vitamin E, and minerals like copper and magnesium. I always have bags of them stashed around everywhere and sometimes I like to dress them up a little. Continue Reading →
Berry Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are no longer just for growing pets. They are an excellent source of essential fatty acids and fiber, along with several important minerals like calcium and manganese. They are also very helpful for the digestive system because they keep things moving and thus reduce any bloating around the midsection. Continue Reading →
Spicy Paleo Frittata
Eggs, yolks and all, are one of the easiest and best sources of protein for our bodies. Frittatas are an easy way to use any leftover ingredients and make them into something coherent and fancy enough to serve for brunch. Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Nuts
These are one of my most special treats. They add an extra touch of crunch and sweetness to salads, oatmeal, and my personal favorite base, plain greek yogurt. Nuts are a good source of healthy fats and vitamins A and E. The sweetener, palm sugar, is lower on the glycemic index than most other sweeteners Continue Reading →
Paleo Chicken Fingers Served 2 Ways
I wasn’t very adventurous with food as a child, even in the fanciest restaurants chicken fingers were my go to choice. Now, as an adult, I still love them but I want them to be as good for my insides as they are for my palate. Continue Reading →
Winter Brown Rice Risotto with Prawns
Risotto is a satisfying winter comfort food but unfortunately there are no shortcuts to obtaining the creamy texture. This version requires three pots and enough time to diligently stand guard while it is cooking. The extra fiber and vitamins from the brown rice and vegetables Continue Reading →
Probiotic Rich Chai Porridge
Probiotics are one of the most increasingly marketed aspects of nutrition. Our small intestines, where much of our digestion and nutrient absorption takes place, need to have an optimal balance of intestinal flora, or gut bacteria, to do their jobs and keep our digestive and immune systems in order. One way to support our intestines is through consuming probiotics, either through supplement form or a range of fermented foods. Continue Reading →
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
There is a very good reason why moms and grandmas make chicken noodle soup when someone is sick. Traditionally made broth, whether from the butcher, market or one’s own kitchen, is simmered for several hours, which allows all the minerals and vitamins from the bones to transfer to the soup and provides the types of protein we need most to regain our strength and fortify our immune systems. Continue Reading →