Category Archives: Recipes

Pumpkin Artichoke Bean Dip

I like dips! I find them to be so satisfying.  They work as a great snack or as a side dish for any meal and an easy way to add some variety into your own or your child’s diet.  That’s … Continue reading

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Chia, Banana and Coconut Cream Pudding (Gluten Free)

Since the theme this week is picky eaters I thought I would share with you one of my son’s favourite healthy treats.  What I like about this dessert is that it’s tasty so you can serve it to your child … Continue reading

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The Picky Eating Phase… How to deal!

The last few weeks have been particularly challenging for us here in our household.  My lover of all foods has been a bit picky, eek! The son of a naturopath, picky? How dare he! I have been lucky thus far … Continue reading

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Date & Coconut Rolls

A simple treat that is absolutely delicious! We always have our house stocked with these treats as they are a family favourite.  Dates are naturally very sweet and are high in fiber. They contain copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium which … Continue reading

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1st Birthday Party! Gluten, Dairy and Artificial Food Colouring Free Desserts

My son’s first birthday has passed and it was a joyous event for our whole family.  I felt it was extremely important that we celebrated his first year of life with many of the popular traditions like eating cake but … Continue reading

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Chocolate Spirulina Balls

My sister, a passionate and extremely knowledgable holistic nutritionist, made these for me when I was very pregnant and in need of a healthy energy boost.  She made a large batch, put them in the freezer and that way I … Continue reading

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Kale Pesto

It is becoming apparent to me and hopefully  to all you health savvy people as well that I like to sneak extra greens in wherever possible to ensure that my family gets enough on a daily basis.  Food is medicinal when … Continue reading

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Homemade Hummus

I love hummus! I could eat it everyday, but I don’t because I do strive to have a good rotation diet.  My love of hummus is also shared by my son who practically licks his plate clean when he eats … Continue reading

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Eat Breakfast! ~ Wake Up & Rev Up With a Nutritious & Delicious Start

Yes, the rumour is true: breakfast is the most important meal of the day!  So the question is – are you consistently giving yourself the best start to your day?  The fact of the matter is that nourishing our bodies … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Sprouted Bean Quinoa Salad

This is a popular lunch time meal in our house hold.  Why lunch time?  Well, it is quite high in carbohydrates so its a little dense for dinner time, but it is a great meal for the midday. The great … Continue reading

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