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A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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Brown Rice, Broccoli and Shrimp Risotto

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 24 May 2012

  This Spanish-inspired main-dish risotto is studded with plenty of shrimp, broccoli and lentils. If you happen to have sprouted lentils on hand, feel free to use them in place of the pre-cooked lentils. This is a once-in a while meal that I love to serve on a special occasion, along with a large leafy green salad. Simply omit the shrimp to make this a wonderful and complete vegetarian meal!...

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Homemade Spelt Tortilla Wraps

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 29 March 2012

  Good, whole grain tortillas are a thing of beauty. Once you know the taste of fresh handmade tortillas, you’ll never want to go back to the grocery store variety. Before I started making them myself, it was always a hassle finding good, whole grain tortilla wraps that weren’t full of preservatives, stabilizers and mold inhibitors.  Now you can make the best of the best! Yo...

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Quinoa Sushi Rolls

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Saturday 10 March 2012

  These quinoa sushi rolls are super easy and quick to make. They’re a nice twist on the traditional sushi and great for those who don’t particular favor rice. Image taken from Veggie Kitchen Ingredients: 1 ½ cup quinoa 3 cups purified water 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2-3 tablespoons of tamari 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (B-vitamins) 2 gloves of...

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Classic Ceasar Salad Dressing

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Saturday 08 January 2011

This is a simple, yet classic ceasar salad dressing that is great as a starter.  Add the dressing to your crunchy romaine lettuce and top with homemade whole grain croutons, some sprouts, hempseeds and a touch of parmesan cheese for the perfect ceasar salad.     Ingredients: 1 free-range, very soft egg (boiled 1 minute) 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp unrefined sea salt...

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