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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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Caribbean Callaloo Soup

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Sunday 04 March 2012

  Callaloo is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. It’s full of nutrients and especially rich in iron, folic acid and lycopene. Sometimes it's a soup and other times it's a thick sauce to accompany meat or vegetables. There are several ways to make it, some like adding crab or salt fish, or keeping it vegetarian with provisions (root vegetables), split-peas, okra, or other leafy g...

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Sorrel Electrolyte and Sport Optimizer Drink

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Monday 26 September 2011

  Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as Jamaican Flower, is a seasonal plant indigenous to the Caribbean. It is a favorite in Trinidad and Jamaica! It’s used to make a refreshing beverage. Sorrel is a rich source of vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. Buy the dried flower petals and steep them in water, then cool and save in the fridge. Sweeten it with some raw cane sugar,...

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Coconut - The Ultimate Superfood

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Friday 17 June 2011

  Welcome my Guest Blogger today, Alison Brown, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.   Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word “coco” meaning monkey face, coconut has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal purposes.  Specifically, what we know of as coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocosnucifera) which in Sanskrit is rightf...

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Tropical Pineapple - Mango Smoothie

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Saturday 28 May 2011

  This flavorful and smooth drink combines three of the most nourishing tropical fruits to refresh and brighten up your day! There is nothing better than the goodness of liquified, ripe and juicy fruits to offer optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.      Ingredients: 1 ripe mango, diced 1 heaping cup fresh pineapple, diced 1/2 banana, peeled (optional) &frac...

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