The basic spices I cook with almost everyday.
My Spice Cupboard Basics
Easy Date & Nut Energy Balls
These are a lifesaver on days when I come home from work starving. Its just enough of a sweet crunchy hit that I can survive until dinner is ready without biting J's head off. They are also my new fav way to break my fast during Ramadan. This and the Rose Water Refresher are my [...]
Rose Water Refresher
Did you get my healthy fit fast guide all about intermittent fasting? One of the tips I shared in there for a healthy fast is to ensure you stay hydrated. Which is probably good advice whether you are fasting or not. Chia seeds add an extra hit of protein and omega-3 making this a bit [...]
Ramadan Healthy Recipe Round-up
Ramadan is coming! And I am in full meal prep mode getting ready for our long 16-hour fasts. So, for all my muslim friends, and for those of you intermittent fasting in general, here's some recipe inspiration for you! I find that during Ramadan I tend to have little energy for long involved recipes. So [...]
Intermittent Fasting (IF) Basics (and a free download)
In some ways intermittent fasting is new to me. And in others I'm a veteran. Growing up in a muslim family meant participating in the once a year fast-a-thon during the month of Ramadan. If you are not familiar, we eat a meal before sunrise and don't eat or drink anything until sunset everyday for [...]
Are you afraid of fat?
Are you afraid of fat? (Eating it, that is). Don't be. I break down the different fats and why you should be eating fat as part of a balance diet.
Paleo Ginger Blueberry BBQ Wings
ICYMI last week I came up with this bomb paleo, whole30 compliant BBQ sauce as part of a masterchef style challenge I did with a few of my instagram blogger friends. I made the sauce primarily with ribs in mind. But I also wanted to make sure the sauce can be used in more than [...]
Paleo Ginger Blueberry BBQ Sauce (on Ribs)
What do you make with blueberries, ginger and pickle water? Only the best paleo BBQ sauce you have ever had! Also come check out what my blogger friends did with the same ingredients.
Current Natura Market Favs and a Two-Ingredient Sugar Free Treat
I've discovered a few new favourite items on Naturamarket.ca including a cauli pizza crust that is delish. Here's a list of what I've been ordering on repeat recently (including a quick two ingredient sugar free dessert recipe!)
Sichuan Beef Soup
Spice things up with the lip tingling heat of sichuan peppers in this simple and hearty beef broth.
