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A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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An Interview with David Wolfe - Long Term Success on Raw Food and Vegetarian Diets

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Tuesday 12 March 2013

An Interview with David Wolfe Long Term Success on Raw Food and Vegetarian Diets" by Frederic Patenaude     David Wolfe is a well-known author and lecturer on raw food and health. He is the author of the books, Eating For Beauty and The Sunfood Diet Success System, and the co-founder of Nature's First Law. I've known David for years and I've always been in...

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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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Dark Chocolate Chip Spelt Cookies

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 26 July 2012

  Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? This recipe is a nice and healthy twist on your typical cookie recipe. These dark chocolate chip spelt cookies make the perfect little treat when dipped in vanilla almond milk!     Total Prep Time: 20 minutes  Yield: Approximately a dozen cookies   Ingredients: ½ cup virgin coconut oil, softened (or real but...

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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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Giving You the Edge – Whole Food Nutrition for Long Distance Athletes

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 27 April 2012

  Fueling your training and races with real, whole and natural foods helps your body derive its energy from sources that it can best process, and ingredients that your body effectively handles. It’s time to get away from processed, refined and commercial foods that are specifically marketed for you to buy, thinking that you’ll be doing your body “good”.  Instead ...

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