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Adding, Not Subtracting: An Alternative Perspective on Health

For a long time now “health” has been defined by subtraction: removing weight from our bodies through rigorous exercise and removing foods from our plates. This method has proven to be ineffective as it has contributed to a slowed…

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars

You must know by now that I’m a big fan of a no-bake recipe. ANY no bake recipe to be exact. If I don’t have to turn the oven on, it’s a big win for me. And these raspberry cheesecake…

Banana, Date and Almond Smoothie

This smoothie is packed full of nutritious goodies – fibre from the banana, almonds, and dates (which also provide natural sweetness), as well as calcium and healthy fats from the milk and almonds, making it a quick, simple, filling, and…

Blueberry Gelatin Squares For Glowing Skin

These blueberry gelatin squares are the perfect treat. Packed with minerals and protein they are a great post-workout snack (or any snack for that matter) and a great treat for children too! Oh, jello … the sugar (or chemical) laden…

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse With Magic Shell

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse With Magic Shell In a society obsessed with diet culture, we are often taught to fear cravings and view them as a sign of weakness. But what if I told you that honoring these cravings could…

Best Healthy Chocolate Protein Spread

Best Healthy Chocolate Protein Spread Have you been looking for a healthy Nutella alternative - a Chocolate Protein Spread!? This recipe is quick to make, delicious, and goes great on almost EVERYTHING!The good thing is…an ever increasing number of…

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars Love coconut and chocolate together? Got ya covered with these no bake heavenly “to-die-for’ bars. They consist of a base layer of cashews and coconut topped with a chocolate coconut frosting for a rich, delectable…

Protein Pudding With Magic Chocolate Shell

Protein Pudding With Magic Chocolate Shell This chocolate cottage cheese pudding makes a tasty make-ahead-of-time breakfast option or even a healthy dessert! Packed with protein and you only need 7 ingredients to make it!Why I love making this chocolate…

An Eating Plan That Avoids Restriction And Focuses On Addition

The fitness industry is swamped with diet plans that promise things that even the genie from Aladdin’s lamp couldn’t grant. Even worse, every single one focuses on a restriction and rules that peg you into a camp of people that…

Summer Skies Smoothie Bowl

Summer Skies Smoothie Bowl This Smoothie Bowl recipe is a creamy and smooth anti-oxidant ‘meal-in-a-bowl’ that features spirulina, an incredible superfood with amazing health properties. Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed…