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Jennifer DiGregorio

Jennifer DiGregorio is a Health Coach who helps busy women lose weight naturally & feel great through simple and delicious smoothies, whole food eating & healthy lifestyle habits.

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🍳Fried Egg on Mung Bean Kimchi Pancake . . Mung bean kimchi pancakes from @liveorganicfood are absolutely delicious and can be used in a variety of ways ... 👉 Top with a fried egg (see my recipe below) 👉 Spread with nut butter 👉 Top with canned fish 👉 Served alongside a soup or salad. . . You can find them @ambrosianaturalfoods @naturescanada and wherever Live products are sold. ✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo ✔️Gluten and grain free ✔️Low-carb ✔️IBS friendly . . 🍳INGREDIENTS: (serves 1) 1 mung bean kimchi pancake @liveorganicfood 1 egg (pastured) 1/2 avocado 2 tbsp broccoli sprouts 1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Sea salt and black pepper . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉Fry egg in oil with turmeric, sea salt and black pepper. 👉Slice avocado over pancake and add 1 tbsp broccoli sprouts on top. 👉Place fried egg on top and add remaining broccoli sprouts. . . #eggs #breakfast #healthyfoodshare #healthyrecipes #wholefood #glutenfree #grainfree #glutenfreerecipes #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes #keto #paleo #paleorecipes #ingredientsmatter #weightloss #weightlossrecipes #cleaneating #ibsdiet #ibsfriendly #ibs #antiaging #justeatrealfood #eatyourcolours #leakygut #guthealthmatters #healthygut #healingwithfood #torontohealthcoach #weightlosscoach #JDsKitchen

💚 Cold Matcha Latte . . DID YOU KNOW? Matcha Green Tea can help to support weight loss. . . According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming green tea increased thermogenesis, (the body’s rate of burning calories) from 8-10% to 35-43% of daily energy expenditure. . . So what causes this increase in thermogenesis? Polyphenols – plant-based compound with powerful antioxidant properties. . . Matcha is an excellent source of the polyphenols – and contains significantly higher levels than regular green tea, increasing its metabolism boosting and thermogenic effects in the body. Of course, you can’t out-matcha an unhealthy diet – BUT matcha green tea in addition to a healthy diet is a great and natural way to raise your metabolism and help support weight loss. . . Give this Cold Matcha Latte a try! It’s a great way to start your day or try it as a gentle mid-day energy boost! . . 👉INGREDIENTS: (serves 1) 1 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk 1 tsp. matcha tea 1 tsp. honey 4 ice cubes . . 💥BOOST your latte with collagen & protein – add 1 scoop PurePaleo Protein vanilla @designsforhealth.canada (optional). If using PurePaleo Protein you won’t need to add honey. . . 👉Blend ingredients until smooth. . . #JDsKitchen

🇮🇹 From wandering the fashion district of Milan to Prosecco with good friends in Como to a victory for Ferrari in Monza... Life is beautiful! . . Thanks Pops and @francesagueci for making this a trip to remember. I'll cherish these memories forever ♥️🥂

🍝“Spaghetti” with a Classic Tomato Sauce 🍅 . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 2-3) 1 spaghetti squash 1 can/jar pureed tomatoes (600-700 ml) 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 2-3 fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste . . INSTRUCTIONS: 🍝 Spaghetti Squash 1. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds with spoon. 2. Bake at 400 for 30-40 min (first 10 min bake with flesh down, then turn so skin is down for remaining time). 3. Fork should pierce skin easily when squash is cooked. 4. Use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash. . . ⏰ Notes: Cooking time varies depending on the size of the squash. Check regularly to avoid overcooking the squash. You want the noodles to be ‘al dente’. Time your spaghetti squash so that it’s done cooking around the same time as your sauce, so your noodles don’t cool. . . 🍅 Classic Tomato Sauce 1. In a sauce pan, sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until garlic becomes fragrant. 2. Add tomatoes and bring to a light boil for 5 min. Add salt to taste. 3. Bring to medium-low heat, add basil and let simmer for 45 min. 4. Add tomato sauce on top of cooked squash noodles. 5. Kiss your finger tips then toss them away from your lips! . . #JDsKitchen

There's no one else I'd rather sail the contaminated waters of Hamilton with than this guy 🥰 . . Happy birthday to my main squeeze 😘🥂

🥒🍅🍆Ciabotta – Italian Vegetable Stew . . Ciabotta (also known as ciambotta or giambotta ) is a common summer dish in Abruzzo, as well as all throughout southern Italy. Similar to the French ratatouille, this vegetable stew is made up of seasonal Mediterranean vegetables slowly cooked down with tomatoes and finished with fresh basil. . . My Nonna (a.k.a. Ma) made this dish every Summer for as long as I can remember. Although she called it peperonata (which is predominately peppers and onions), she prepared it more like ciabotta with the addition of other vegetables like eggplant and zucchini. BUT, we won’t tell Ma that I changed the name of her famous Summer dish 🤐. . . My family could always rely on Ma for containers filled with this vegetable stew, especially when the garden was overflowing with zucchini and eggplant. 🥒🍆 She’d send my Nonno out to the garden to pick all the good stuff, while she spent hours in the kitchen preparing this dish and many more. Basically, my Nonno was the gardener 👨‍🌾 and Ma was the chef 👩‍🍳 (and not a day passed where Ma didn’t yell at Nonno for bugging her while she was trying to cook). . . Give this simple and delicious ciabotta a try. It’s a wonderful side to meat or fish. . . 🍅INGREDIENTS: (serves 3-4) 1 large zucchini (diced) 1 large eggplant (diced) 1 orange pepper (diced) 1 red onion (diced) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 796ml can fire roasted tomatoes (or other canned tomatoes) 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt (add more to taste) Black pepper to taste Handful of fresh basil . . 👉Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion and garlic. Cook at medium heat until the onions are translucent. Keep stirring to prevent the garlic from burning. 👉Add in chopped vegetables along with the canned tomatoes and salt. Simmer on low for 1 hour. If the liquid reduces too much, add a little water. 👉Taste and season with more salt if needed and black pepper. 👉Add a handful of torn basil, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, mix and serve.

There's a new probiotic in town and it's made it to my list of supplements for optimal health 💚 . . ProbioMed™ 50 is a high potency, shelf stable, broad-spectrum probiotics formulation containing 50 billion CFU per serving. . . It consists of ten of the most highly researched probiotic strains, with each strain and specific CFU count being fully disclosed. These are robust strains that are capable of surviving the harsh journey to the intestines and are able to attach to the intestinal walls, where they can grow and function effectively to support GI health. . . The survivability of the strains is further assisted by delayed release technology as well as unique moisture-resistant, desiccant-lined packaging. . . NO NEED FOR REFRIGERATION - making this probiotic convenient for travelers and anyone on the go. . . ✔️Gluten free ✔️Dairy free ✔️Vegan ✔️NON-GMO . . I recommend taking a quality probiotic (like this one) daily or every other day. If you're traveling, fighting a cold, on antibiotics, or treating a condition, you may need to increase your dose. Take with or without food. . . ❓As always, I'm happy to answer your questions on supplements. DM me or leave me a message below.

🥩🌱Beef & Pesto Salad . . DID YOU KNOW? Grass-fed beef contains significantly higher levels of omega-3s (between 2 and 5 times more) than grain-fed beef. . . Omega-3s play an important role in your health and can help with: ✔️Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome ✔️Inflammation ✔️Autoimmune Diseases ✔️Prevention of Cancer ✔️Fatty Liver ✔️Bone and Joint Health ✔️Depression, Anxiety & Mental Disorders ✔️Eye Health ✔️Risk Factors for Heart Disease ✔️ADHD in Children ✔️Age-Related Mental Decline ✔️Menstrual Pain . . You can find grass-fed beef at grocery stores like @naturescanada, @ambrosianaturalfoods and @wholefoodsont. I also suggest checking your local grocery stores for grass-fed beef. If you’re looking to shop online, I highly recommend @brookersnaturalmeats. They offer great prices on quality meats. . . Always look for 100% grass-fed beef. Organic is NOT the same as grass-fed. . . ❓Where do you get your grass-fed beef from? Let me know in the comment section below! . . Now give this Beef & Pesto Salad a try. It’s a super easy keto and paleo friendly dish that will leave you feeling satisfied. . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 2) 1 lb grass-fed ground beef 1/2 lemon (juice only) 4 tbsp. Dairy Free Pesto (recipe on my site) 8 cups salad greens 4-5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar Sea salt and black pepper to taste . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉Add ground beef and lemon juice to pan. Break a part meat as you cook over medium heat. Add salt. 👉When beef is cooked, add pesto and heat for a couple minutes. Finish with fresh ground pepper. 👉In a large bowl, dress salad greens with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sea salt. Toss salad and place onto a dish. 👉Add cooked ground beef on top of the salad and enjoy! . . #JDsKitchen

🍋 Lemon Sesame Protein Balls . . DID YOU KNOW❓Sesame seeds are beneficial for female hormones – at any age. . . Sesame seeds contain phytoestrogens, plant compounds that are similar to the hormone estrogen. Therefore, sesame seeds might be beneficial for women during menopause when estrogen levels drop. Phytoestrogens may help counteract hot flashes and other symptoms of low estrogen. . . What’s more, sesame seeds are a rich source of lignan precursors. These specific compounds are produced by the microflora in the colon and have been shown to have powerful cancer-fighting effects on several specific types of cancer. . . If you’re looking for an easy way to add more sesame seeds into your diet, try my Lemon Sesame Protein Balls. . . 🍋INGREDIENTS: (15-20 balls) 1 cup sesame seed butter (tahini) 3/4 cup PurePaleo Protein Powder vanilla (or PurePea Protein – vegan version) 6-8 drops food-grade lemon essential oil OR 1.5 tsp. lemon extract 2 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white) 1/4 tsp sea salt . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉 Add sesame seed butter, protein powder, lemon oil or extract and sea salt into the food processor and combine ingredients. Use a spatula to scrape sides if needed. Mixture should be dense and smooth so it can be pressed together. If it’s too wet, add more protein powder. If it’s too dry, add more sesame seed butter (1 tsp at a time). 👉 Using a teaspoon, scoop mixture and form into small balls. If balls are too sticky to form, place mixture into the freezer for 10-minutes then remove and form balls. 👉 Roll balls into sesame seeds then place them in large shallow tupperware so they are not touching one another. 👉 Store protein balls in the fridge – or freezer for a frozen treat. Once the balls have firmed up, feel free to stack them in a smaller container. . . #JDsKitchen

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