Recipe and image courtesy of Lindsay Young, @eatyoungnutrition Elderberry Lemonade Cook Time: 10 minutes 10 minutes Category: Family, Featured, Recipes Servings: 4 cups of lemonade Ingredients Elderberry Syrup: 2 tbsp honey Zest of one lemon 2 thyme sprigs (about 1/2 tbsp) 4 tbsp Flora Elderberry+ Liquid Formula 1/3 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract Lemonade: 5 lemons (should yield 1 cup lemon juice) 2 cups water 1 cup tonic water 1/2 cup elderberry syrup Instructions Prepare the elderberry syrup. In a…
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Tomato & Honey Salsa
September 21, 2020Recipe and image courtesy of Lindsay Young, @eatyoungnutrition Tomato & Honey Salsa Category: Featured, Recipes Ingredients 8-9 oz baby tomatoes 1 small purple onion 1 whole roasted red pepper (canned) 3 garlic cloves 1 chili pepper 2 tbsp Udo’s Oil 3+6+9 Blend 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 1 ½ tbsp mānuka honey 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tbsp juice of peppers Instructions Use the side of a knife to crush garlic cloves. Peel and…
Spiced Manuka Golden Milk Ice Cream – A Healthy Treat
September 3, 2020Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Egg-free This is the “Spiced Manuka Golden Milk” recipe originally from MindBodyGreen.com, with an ice cream twist! Coconut milk, turmeric, and manuka honey provide the foundation for this recipe. If you resist indulging in ice cream because you think it isn’t good for your health or immunity, this healthy ice cream solves that issue. It feels like a treat, with sweetness and spice to please the palate and creaminess for the senses, but it’s not your usual…
Strawberry Yogurt Pops
August 27, 2020Okay, so I’m gonna be real for a minute. Being a baker is really fun, however, being a FIT baker is another story altogether. I have struggled with my cholesterol and weight for as long as I can remember. I am not one of those people who can eat all the brownies and still look svelte and maintain under 200 on the lipids panel… So, I find as many ways as possible to incorporate healthy foods into my lifestyle. To…
Easy Kid-Friendly Breakfast for Busy Mornings
August 25, 2020Red Pesto
August 13, 2020What an easy way to spice up your pesto recipe. I love swapping out basil for other herbs or greens and using beet crystals as a source of betalain — beets are great for the blood and capillaries. I’ve used this on pizza, over pasta, in salad dressings and on chicken. The color is striking and the flavor is savory and intense. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Red Pesto Cook Time: 5 minutes 5 minutes…
Lemon Sunshine Salad Dressing
August 6, 2020Lindsay Young @eatyoungnutrition is a nutritionist and lover of food from around the world. She’s passionate about making healthy, home cooked food accessible and approachable for everyone. She hosts workshops in her home town, Kelowna, sees clients and works as a recipe developer and food photographer.
Strawberry Flax Nice Cream
July 30, 2020Only fruit sugars | Plant-based I used to make “nice” cream daily, but I would only add bananas and other sources of sugar. Ever since I began adding cashews and a healthy oil I’ve really noticed a difference in my energy! Balance out your dessert with healthy fats and protein with this Strawberry Flax Nice Cream. Lindsay Young @eatyoungnutrition is a nutritionist and lover of food from around the world. She’s passionate about making healthy, home cooked food accessible and approachable for…
Dueling Keto Gazpachos
July 21, 2020Gazpacho is a refreshing and cleansing no-cook soup fabulous for hot summer days. Originally back in the Iberian Peninsula it was made with a mortar and pestle, and sometimes included bread! However, modern gazpacho is easily made bread-free and low-carb. And, it can be prepared quickly, using only a blender! Here are two vegan-and keto-friendly versions of gazpacho, a lively and a calm version, to suit your mood. Red gazpacho, with its tomato, raw onion and vinegar combination can be…