health coaching & whole food recipes for IBS + weight loss
DID YOU KNOW? Tuna fish is right up there with other healthy types of fish, such as salmon, when it comes to nutrition — it packs a good amount of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Tuna’s high protein content makes it an excellent addition to a weight loss diet since it can help reduce…
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DID YOU KNOW? Cassava is high in resistant starch, a type of starch that bypasses digestion and feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which can support digestive health. There are hundreds of different species of bacteria in your intestine. In fact, the bacteria in your intestine outnumber the body’s cells 10 to 1 —…
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Picadillo (pee-cah-DEE-yo) is an Latin American dish that combines ground or finely chopped beef, vegetables, olives and dried fruit. Depending on the region and personal customs, picadillo serves as a main dish, often accompanied by rice and beans, or as a filling for empanadas, chiles rellenos, tamales, tacos, stuffed potatoes and more. Since tostones have…
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If you love my Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins then I’m about to make your palate explode with this spin on one of my most popular recipes to date! I’ve amped up the flavour on these muffins by adding more rich chocolate flavour plus some optional walnut crunch & crumble. These muffins are a great breakfast…
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DID YOU KNOW? Butternut squash has over four times the recommended daily value of vitamin A and over half the recommended intake of vitamin C in just one serving! Vitamin A has the ability to fight diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders, it can also help prevent the common cold and other infections. Part of…
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DID YOU KNOW? Cabbage is a great weight loss vegetable since it’s packed with many beneficial vitamins, minerals, plus water and fiber. It’s also low in calories, containing only 33 calories per cup of cooked cabbage. Cabbage is full of gut-friendly insoluble fiber, a type of carbohydrate that can’t be broken down in the intestines. Insoluble…
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DID YOU KNOW? Gelatin is a protein product derived from collagen and its unique amino acid profile gives it many health benefits. One of those benefits includes improving gut health — in particular, protecting the gut wall from damage. Glutamic acid (an amino acid found in gelatin), is converted to glutamine in the body. Glutamine…
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If you’re on the hunt for healthy dessert and snack ideas, I highly recommend whipping up a batch of these delicious and decadent balls! My flourless brownie bites contain pure and natural ingredients – but all you’ll taste is real brownie flavour. You may never feel the need to have a high-carb, sugar loaded, processed…
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DID YOU KNOW? Cassava flour is the most similar to wheat flour when compared to other gluten free flours. Cassava flour is derived from cassava root (also known as yuca or manioc), a starchy, high-carbohydrate tuber – similar to yam, taro, plantains and potato. As a tuberous root vegetable, cassava is gluten, grain and nut-free,…
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DID YOU KNOW? Consuming plantains is a great way to relieve constipation and provide relief from hemorrhoids and digestive conditions like diverticulitis since they are high in fiber. One cup of plantains contains 25-30 grams of fiber! The fiber and starch found in plantains are complex carbs. Fiber and complex carbs are less processed and…
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