Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Consultant

  I love this recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker! But my lovely mother created this recipe. It’s a real treat, and she makes it the best! When my mother was visiting me in Trinidad and Tobago, she decided to make some crunch to have at Beyond Vitality’s booth at UpMarket. It was a total success! People absolutely went crazy over it! Every now and then, I s...

  These cookies are a wonderful treat. I had an urge to create a recipe with blackstrap molasses to increase my B-vitamin and iron content during pregnancy. Whether pregnant or not, these cookies definitely hit the spot.   Image taken from Happy Herbivore Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoon blackstrap molasses 1 cup natural nut butter (natural almond butter, peanut butter, hazelnut butte...

  Thank you to my dear friend who shared this recipe with me. She got me hooked when she was kind enough to drop a few of these wonderful cookies by my place. This oh-so-yummy cookie recipe was created by Jennifer Raffoul and slightly tweaked by me. It is gluten-free and completely flourless!  Recipe taken from Kitchen Rebel   Makes 4 trays of cookies. Recipe can be halved. ...

  This flavorful raw food smoothie is packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients and enzymes! It will leave you feeling refreshed and full of energy. Image taken from Free From The Gluten That Binds Ingredients: 5 large strawberries 1/3 cup blueberries (or blackberries) 1/3 cup pineapple half a banana 2 tablespoons of goji berries 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or l...

  Some days we just need a little bit of comfort food. These will hit the spot, with an oh-so healthy touch! Who can resist a fresh batch of warm and moist brownies? Mmmm vegan brownies! Great for people with egg or dairy allergies too! These brownies are wonderful served with coconut ice cream or a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Make them with love and enjoy them with some company, guilt free...

  This sweet, fruity jam is great as a spread on anything from homemade bread, crackers and one of my favourite breakfast sides, Spelt Oat Scones.  This healthy yet truly nourishing treat is loaded with raw superfoods to give you energy and vitality throughout the day.   Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup fresh apple juice 1 cup organic blackberries (or berry of...

  This luscious smoothie is rich in immune boosting vitamin C, loaded with free-radical fighting antioxidants, and is an excellent source of minerals such as potassium and magnesium.  It combines blackberries with a banana, but it’s equally delicious with any type of berry you have on hand.     Ingredients: 1 medium banana, peeled 1/2 cup blackberries 1/2 cup nat...

  Who can resist a big moist cookie? I certainly cannot. This particular recipe is finger likin’ good and super easy to make! Even the kids will love it. The almond butter flavor is great, but the really wonderful thing about these is the texture.  They're thick, soft, and chewy – just perfect!   Ingredients 1 cup natural almond butter (or natural peanut butter) ...