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A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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Coconut Breakfast Quinoa

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 03 May 2013

  Coconut milk is so nourishing and quinoa is possibly the best protein and fibre rich food that you can start your day on. Combine the two of these amazingly healthy foods and you have a fantastic and flavorful breakfast. This hot and creamy bowl of quinoa is a wonderful alternative to your typical porridge. If you have a baby or toddler, this breakfast is also a great alternative to the ty...

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Black Bean Brownies

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 29 April 2013

  Alright, so I know what you’re thinking. “Beans? Healthy dessert? Now why would I want to eat a ‘healthy’ brownie when I can have rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie instead?”  But what if the rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie is the healthy brownie? Yes, it’s possible! This is a healthy dessert but it DOES NOT taste healthy. A...

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Maple Glazed Nuts

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 01 February 2013

  Although I love raw nuts, sometimes I get a little bored of them. This is a delightful little snack. Satisfy your sweet tooth with mineral rich maple syrup and get through that mid-afternoon hunger pang with plant-based protein.   Ingredients 2 cups mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews, almonds and sunflower seeds is my favourite combo!) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp. coconu...

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Homemade Nutella

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 10 August 2012

  Warning! This is soon to be your new obsession. Once you try this rich chocolate hazelnut spread, you’ll never want to put your spoon down. Never ever! Unless, of course, you don’t like Nutella. Is that even possible? Is there a person in this world who can resist that velvety chocolate butter?   This recipe is technically better than Nutella because it is healthier ...

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 25 June 2012

  I love adding pumpkin to soup, but lately I’ve been getting a lot of organic pumpkin from a friend, so I decided to try other pumpkin creations. One of my favorites was this delicious pumpkin bar recipe, which is completely gluten free.   Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree (acorn, butternut or other squash) ½ cup pure maple syrup (or less to cut down on the s...

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How To Make Pumpkin Puree

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 25 June 2012

  This pumpkin puree makes the perfect natural, homemade baby food or can be used to make soup, baked goods, shakes, sauces, pumpkin filled pasta and much more. Just make it and use it fresh, or freeze it for later. Add some nutrition to your recipes with vitamin and mineral rich pumpkin!    What you’ll need:  one small pumpkin 1 cup water chef's knife food pro...

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White Bean Dip with Herbs

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Tuesday 05 June 2012

  This fast and healthy bean dip is the perfect protein packed snack that you can make ahead of time. Just keep a container stored in the fridge and have some with fresh cut vegetables or crackers when you get that hunger pang.   Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage 1/2 teaspoon finely chop...

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Raw Chocolate-Banana Ice Cream with Hempseeds

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Saturday 28 April 2012

  Love chocolate? Love ice cream? What if there was an alternative? What if you could eat chocolate ice cream that tastes amazing and that was actually good for you? Well now you can! This simple recipe is the perfect solution. It definitely hits the spot! This velvety chocolate-banana ice cream is made with whole natural ingredients and is completely dairy-free! The best part is that you do...

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Lemon Lime Recovery Drink

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Wednesday 18 April 2012

  After-training recovery foods and drinks can help athletes recover faster and get ready for the next training session or event. This whole food based recovery drink is much more affordable than commercial recovery drinks, and is very beneficial to help endurance athletes quickly replenish depleted glycogen stores, rehydrate and repair muscle tissue after strenuous activi...

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Cheeseless Kale Chips

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 05 April 2012

  This recipe makes crunchy, spicy kale chips that taste like cheese, but yet that are completely vegan. They’re seriously amazing! I’ve tried a lot of kale chips and these are my favorite. But I will let you in on a little secret – while kale chips are healthy, they are just as addictive as regular potato chips! Brace yourself. Image taken from GLIVING Ingredients: ...

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