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Crunchy Sweet Kale Salad

May 18, 2022 by Diane Leave a Comment
kale salad with apples beets and carrots

Let’s batch cook! It’s been a while! Life is busy as a full-time mom, and lately I’ve been thinking about how to consolidate the day to day tasks (like cooking) in order to have a little extra me time at the end of the day to maintain my sanity. I don’t think I’ve found the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Salads, Uncategorized Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, meal prep, salad, Vegan

Root Vegetable Coconut Curry Soup

March 13, 2022 by Diane Leave a Comment
root Vegetable coconut curry soup

Well, it’s about that time of year when we all are hoping spring has arrived, but really, things are still pretty cold out there. Darn! But that leaves room for another cozy soup recipe to keep us warm and grounded as we move through the end of winter and into spring! I love to do … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Main Dishes, Uncategorized Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, soup, Vegan

Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies

December 9, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
raw strawberries and cream cookies

  If you’re looking for a nut free treat to pack in your child’s lunch this season, here is your recipe! These Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are a fun twist on your typical cream filled cookie, but made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened. This filling is so creamy and delicious, it will … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free Tagged: cookies, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, nut free, raw, sugar-free

Kid-friendly Hot Cocoa

December 7, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
kid-friendly hot cocoa

  Even in the winter, I  make a point of getting outside to play every day with my kids. It’s usually the hardest to convince myself to get out there, but once we’re out, it’s always worth it for that fresh air! The only problem is trying to convince my kids to go home when … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts Tagged: dairy free, dessert, drinks, gluten free, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, sugar-free

Chocolate Peppermint Balls

December 6, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Chocolate Peppermint Balls

These are my favourite new holiday treat and I’m so excited to share them with you! If you love the combo of chocolate and mint, you will LOVE these. They remind me of a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie, but totally natural and full of health supporting whole foods! Does it get any better than … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: chocolate, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, sugar-free

Spiced Crispy Squares

December 4, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
spiced crispy squares

Who’s ready for some holiday baking?! I love baking with my kids year-round but at the holidays it’s nice to switch it up and do some special treats for Christmas time. I worked with my friend Kate from Wildflower Superfoods to create five healthy holiday treats that you can make with your little ones. These … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: bars, Christmas, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, holiday, kid-friendly, sugar-free, treats

Fall Apple & Wild Rice Salad

October 4, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Fall Apple & Wild Rice Salad

We’ve hit that time of year when you want cozy oats for breakfast and then you’re hot by lunch and in need of a salad, and let me just be clear: I love it. Fall is a favourite of many for good reason; The beautiful colours, the crunchy sound of leaves, the crisp change in … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls

January 18, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Balls

We’ve all been brain-washed by those milk moustache commercials to believe that milk is the only way to get calcium and that dairy is necessary for a healthy diet. I’m here to let you know, that’s just not true! While calcium is an important mineral for health, it’s certainly not the only mineral important for … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: dessert, family, gluten free, kid, snacks, toddler

Do Your Part: Eat Smart!

October 13, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

In all of the pandemonium of this pandemic, a key part of the plan for health has been missing from the mainstream narrative: Diet. We’ve been told to avoid friends and family, close our businesses and schools, and wait for a vaccine. But where is the reminder that taking care of our health is the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Insight Tagged: diet, health, immune support, insight

Sugar and Kids: Why you should stick to Natural Sweeteners

July 15, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

I know, I know- what’s a birthday party without cake?! I get it, and I agree that sweets and treats are a part of life, but they don’t need to be a part of every day, or even every week, especially for young kids. Even if you think your kid doesn’t eat sweets like candy … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Family, Insight, Uncategorized Tagged: artificial sweetener, dessert, kids, sugar, toddlers
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2 weeks with little miss Hazel. We are smitten! 💗
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A whole week of celebrating my sweet little guy. L A whole week of celebrating my sweet little guy. Love you my little Jamesie James!
It’s always an adventure with these two 💙💙 It’s always an adventure with these two 💙💙
So grateful that I get to spend my days with these So grateful that I get to spend my days with these two. How did I get so lucky to be their mom?! 💙💙
There are 3 things I strive to really avoid feedin There are 3 things I strive to really avoid feeding my kids: ⁠
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1. Artificial Sweeteners⁠
2. Artificial flavours⁠
3. Artificial Colours⁠
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If nothing else, lets keep the food real, shall we?⁠
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Starting with artificial sweeteners: ⁠
Research has linked artificial sweeteners to hyperactivity, mood swings, headaches, learning disorders and TANTRUMS in children. Do I need to go on? Sure thing. ⁠
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Artificial sweeteners are linked to weight gain and obesity, and with the childhood obesity epidemic, we do not need to be adding fuel to the fire. They mess with hunger cues, glucose metabolism, and even disrupt the oh-so-important microbiome (aka, a healthy gut, which is key to immune health, nutrient absorption, digestion, and mental health!)⁠
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Several studies on animals link artificial sweeteners to cancer growth, liver and kidney disorders, and the malfunction of neurotransmitters. I for one, am not taking that chance with my kids! ⁠
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Here are some common names for artificial sweeteners to look out for: Sucralose, aspartame, sweet n' low, saccharine, xylitol, sugar alcohol...and many more!  Read those labels! ⁠
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Common foods with artificial sweeteners: ⁠
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Flavoured yogurts, especially if it's labelled "sugar free"⁠
(If it tastes sweet, I assure you there's a nasty artificial sweetener in there)⁠
"Sugar-free"m cookies, ice cream, etc. (if it seems to good to be true, it probably is!)⁠
Chewing gum and diet pop (Probably not best for us moms either!)⁠
Salad dressings⁠
Flavoured waters⁠
Dried fruit⁠
Canned fruit/peaches⁠
conventional toothpaste⁠
Anything labeled "low sugar" "reduced sugar" "low calorie" "lite"⁠
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If I'm giving my kids a special treat, I give them things sweetened with maple syrup, honey, molasses, dates, bananas, apple sauce or other fruits. And if it's a genuine special occasional that deserves cake-we eat the real deal sugar, none of that zero calorie fake crap! ⁠
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Check those labels! ⁠I wrote a full blog post on this. Click the link in my profile and search "artificial sweeteners" for more info! ⁠
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🎅Coconut Breakfast Cookies⁠🎅 ⁠ Any cooki 🎅Coconut Breakfast Cookies⁠🎅
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Any cookie lovers out there?! @wildflower.superfoods and I created these for a healthier way to start the day this season! Maybe even Santa wants some nutrients to get him through his night of deliveries?⁠
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These are full of pretty much allll the goodies along with protein, fibre and healthy fats, so a few chocolate chips shouldn't make the kids too crazy either! We hope you enjoy making these beauties! ⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/4 cup almond flour⁠
¼ cup shredded coconut ⁠
¼ cup Adapt powder by @wildflower.superfoods⁠
½ tsp baking soda⁠
½ tsp baking powder⁠
1 egg or chia egg⁠
¼ cup melted coconut oil⁠
1/3 cup pumpkin puree⁠
¼ cup maple syrup⁠
1 TB molasses⁠
¼ cup pumpkin seeds⁠
¼ cup hemp hearts⁠
½ cup cranberries or mini dark chocolate chips⁠
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To Make:⁠
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Combine all of the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add in the wet ingredients and stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop out about ¼ cup size balls and flatten down on the baking sheet.⁠
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Bake at 325 F for 20 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet for 5 – 10 minutes before eating. You can store these in the fridge for 10 days or make a double batch and freeze for later. ⁠
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#healthyholidaytreats #breakfastcookies #holidaybreakfastideas #healthyholidays⁠
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Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are su Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are super fun to make with your kids and even more fun to eat! ⁠
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These naturally sweetened cookies are full of goodies like oats, dates, coconut and adaptogenic superfood powers from the addition of Adapt by @wildflower.superfoods  Adaptogens help to manage the stress response and contribute to overall well-being, which I'm feeling we all could use right now, no?! ⁠
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Grab the recipe on my blog by clicking the link in my profile. Enjoy! ⁠
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#sandwichcookies #healthyholidays #holidaytreats #bakingwithkids #nourishedkids
Who else needs to bribe their kids to get them ins Who else needs to bribe their kids to get them inside before they (you) freeze?! ⁠
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I've been using hot cocoa for that very thing. And let me tell ya, it works like a charm! We make this kid-friendly health supporting version that has so many good-for-you  ingredients like raw cacao, reishi mushroom (thanks to the addition of Mighty Maca from @wildflower.superfoods), and raw honey! ⁠
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Keeping my kids nourished this season is my goal and this is one way they are always happy about :) ⁠
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Recipe is on my blog. Link in profile. Enjoy!⁠
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#superfoods #superfoodhotchocolate #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #kidfriendlyhotcocoa
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