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Hi! I’m Nadia. I’m a UC warrior, mama of 2, and a foodie! I’m here to share my story, raise awareness and empower others to live fearlessly with IBD . Here you will find gut healthy recipes and strategies to help you on your journey to personal wellness!

Latest Posts

Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon (Gluten Free, Lactose Free)

September 18, 2022
Pumpkin Spice Loaf with Maple Glaze (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

September 16, 2022
Chocolate Covered Dates (Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free)

September 14, 2022
Mango – Coconut Popsicles (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free)

August 16, 2022
Chocolate Tahini Puffed Rice Treats (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

January 24, 2022

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The month of March is Colon Cancer awareness month

The month of March is Colon Cancer awareness month, and March 3 is Dress in Blue Day in support of advancing education and awareness of this disease. ⁣
⁣
As someone who was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer, today I am dressed in blue to raise awareness, to continue to share my personal experience, and to support those who have been recently diagnosed, currently fighting, currently thriving, currently caregiving and for those who have lost their battle to colon cancer. ⁣
⁣
💙A person is never “too young” to get colon cancer ⁣
💙Men and women can get colon cancer ⁣
💙Colon cancer often has few/no symptoms ⁣
💙Talk to your physician about getting screened..it could save your life ⁣
⁣
Together, we are stronger 💪🏻🙏🏻⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #coloncancer #coloncancerawareness #coloncancerawarenessmonth #march #cancerfighter #cancerwarrior #geteducated #getchecked #dressinblueday

Hello Everyone⁣ ⁣ February 4th is World Cancer

Hello Everyone⁣
⁣
February 4th is World Cancer Day, and it is 3 months from when I first received my colorectal cancer diagnosis. ⁣
⁣
Although colorectal cancer tends to have a good prognosis, I remember feeling overwhelmed, frightened, in complete shock, and powerless. I am grateful to have had life changing surgery that saved my life a few weeks ago 🙏🏻 💜⁣
⁣
Today, I would like to acknowledge the warriors that are newly diagnosed, those who are in treatment, those supporting and treating people with cancer, those living and thriving post cancer, and all of those missing and grieving loved ones they have lost to this horrible disease. ⁣
⁣
Since my diagnosis, I am happy to share this journey and raise awareness via my @gutsygirldiaries account. Together we are stronger 💜💪🏻⁣
⁣
#worldcancerday #february4 #cancerawareness #cancersucks #colorectalcancer #ibdawareness #getchecked

Thank you so much for all of your support this yea

Thank you so much for all of your support this year. Cheers to health and happiness in 2023 💜🥂

Hello Friends! ⁣ ⁣ December 1 to December 7 is

Hello Friends! ⁣
⁣
December 1 to December 7 is Crohn’s and Colitis awareness week. This year, this week has a whole new meaning for me as an IBD warrior. ⁣
⁣
As many of you know by following my journey @gutsygirldiaries, I have had IBD, specifically Ulcerative Colitis (UC), for 25 years. There have been many ups and downs, and I’m so grateful to have been in remission for the last 4.5 years. ⁣
⁣
At the end of Sept 2022, I had my routine surveillance screening colonoscopy. It didn’t go as planned, and my doctor found a polyp that she couldn’t remove. I got my results a few weeks ago, and ..⁣
⁣
..I have colorectal cancer. ⁣
⁣
Hearing this news came as a shock to me, and I am still processing, but as always, I will continue to fight. I try to remain as positive as possible, especially because my kids don’t know yet, but It’s been a rough couple months.⁣ 💔
⁣
The stage has not been determined, so I don’t know yet if I need treatment, but I will most definitely need surgery which will result in me having a permanent ileostomy. ⁣
⁣
Today I want to make IBD visible by sharing this new journey with you, and encourage you to book your colonoscopy and get checked 😊
⁣
Much love 💙 xo⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #ccawarenessweek #IBDvisible #IBDawareness #coloncancerawareness #colorectalcancer #getchecked

Good morning friends! ⁣ ⁣ All the pumpkin reci

Good morning friends! ⁣
⁣
All the pumpkin recipes left me with some leftover pumpkin and so I decided to make one of my favourite fall drinks, a pumpkin spice latte aka a PSL 🧡⁣
⁣
This PSL is dairy free and the warm spices make it so comforting. Check out the recipe below:⁣
⁣
•2 tbsp puréed pumpkin⁣
•1 cup nut milk (I used @milkadamia )⁣
•1/4 tsp nutmeg and allspice⁣
•1/2 tsp cinnamon ⁣
•1 tsp vanilla ⁣
•1 cup brewed coffee (I used @nespresso.ca )⁣
•Honey to taste ⁣
⁣
Heat the pumpkin, 1/2 cup nut milk, spices, and vanilla on the stove. Whisk until combined and set aside. Add honey to taste. Froth the other 1/2 cup of nut milk (I used the Nespresso Aeroccino). While the milk is frothing, make your coffee. Add the pumpkin mixture to the coffee and top with frothed nut milk. Enjoy! ⁣
⁣
Happy Monday! 💜xo ⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspicelatte #psl #dairyfree #healthyrecipes #nespresso #coffee

Hello friends!⁣ ⁣ Risotto is such a comfortin

Hello friends!⁣
⁣
Risotto is such a comforting dish, which I love enjoying all year round. Will the fall season and holidays around the corner, I wanted to create a risotto that could work as both a comforting fall meal and a holiday side dish.⁣
⁣
The addition of pumpkin makes this risotto perfectly seasonal, and I love how the sweetness from the honey and the smokiness from the bacon really enhances the pumpkin flavour.⁣
⁣
Click the link in my bio to get the recipe!⁣
⁣
Made this recipe? Don’t forget to tag me @gutsygirldiaries #gutsygirldiaries ..I’d love to hear your comments!⁣
⁣
Happy Sunday 💜xo⁣
⁣
#risotto #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #fallrecipes #holidayrecipes #holidayseason #glutenfree #lactosefree #bacon #dinner #sidedish #comfortfood #healthyrecipes

Hello friends…it’s pumpkin season! ⁣ ⁣ Th

Hello friends…it’s pumpkin season! ⁣
⁣
This gluten free, dairy free pumpkin spice loaf is so moist and flavourful, plus it gives me all the fall feels! It is so easy to make: mix the wet ingredients, mix the dry ingredients, add them together, pour into your pan, and bake….so simple!⁣
⁣
I used a combination of 1-1 gluten free flour along with gluten free rolled oats which give this loaf an amazing texture. The pumpkin obvi keeps it super moist as well!⁣
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One thing I love about this pumpkin loaf is that it is not super sweet. You can totally enjoy it on its own, or you can top it with the dairy free maple glaze in the recipe if you’re craving something more decadent.⁣
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Recipe is up on the blog and linked in my bio …check it out!⁣
⁣
Made this recipe? Don’t forget to tag me @gutsygirldiaries #gutsygirldiaries ..I’d love to hear your comments!⁣
⁣
Happy Friday! 💜xo ⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #fall #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #snack #dessert #healthyrecipes #glutenfree #dairyfree

Hello friends!⁣ ⁣ If you are like me, then you

Hello friends!⁣
⁣
If you are like me, then you are always in the mood for something sweet, especially around 3pm in the afternoon 😉⁣
⁣
I made these chocolate covered dates on a whim because I was craving something nutty, chocolatey, and sweet, and boom. These hit the spot so good, and they legit taste like I’m eating a snickers bar, without all the additives, preservatives, etc⁣
⁣
Medjool dates are naturally sweet, and they have a caramel-like texture on the inside which makes them so satisfying. These dates have many health benefits, such as they are high in fibre, potassium which give me that much needed boost of energy in the afternoon. My kids love them and they also love getting their little fingers dirty in helping me make these as part of our Sunday meal prep!⁣
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Check out the recipe below!⁣
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Ingredients:⁣
•10-12 Medjool dates, pitted and halved⁣
•¼ cup nut butter (I used crunchy peanut)⁣
•½ cup chocolate chips (I used @enjoylifefoods )⁣
•1 tsp coconut oil⁣
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Directions:⁣
1. After the dates have been pitted and halved, fill the centre with nut butter and set aside⁣
2. In a double boiler (or microwave) melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil⁣
3. Line a baking dish with parchment paper⁣
4. Dip each date into the chocolate mixture and place on the baking sheet⁣
5. Place the baking sheet into the freezer until the chocolate has set⁣
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Enjoy!⁣
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💜xo⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #dates #sweet #dessert #snack #mealprep #chocolate #sweettooth #healthyrecipes #healthysnacks #kidfriendly #kidapproved

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a sin

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Happy September 🧡

#gutsygirldiaries #newmonth #newbeginnings #freshstart #growth #healing #journey

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The month of March is Colon Cancer awareness month

The month of March is Colon Cancer awareness month, and March 3 is Dress in Blue Day in support of advancing education and awareness of this disease. ⁣
⁣
As someone who was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer, today I am dressed in blue to raise awareness, to continue to share my personal experience, and to support those who have been recently diagnosed, currently fighting, currently thriving, currently caregiving and for those who have lost their battle to colon cancer. ⁣
⁣
💙A person is never “too young” to get colon cancer ⁣
💙Men and women can get colon cancer ⁣
💙Colon cancer often has few/no symptoms ⁣
💙Talk to your physician about getting screened..it could save your life ⁣
⁣
Together, we are stronger 💪🏻🙏🏻⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #coloncancer #coloncancerawareness #coloncancerawarenessmonth #march #cancerfighter #cancerwarrior #geteducated #getchecked #dressinblueday

Hello Everyone⁣ ⁣ February 4th is World Cancer

Hello Everyone⁣
⁣
February 4th is World Cancer Day, and it is 3 months from when I first received my colorectal cancer diagnosis. ⁣
⁣
Although colorectal cancer tends to have a good prognosis, I remember feeling overwhelmed, frightened, in complete shock, and powerless. I am grateful to have had life changing surgery that saved my life a few weeks ago 🙏🏻 💜⁣
⁣
Today, I would like to acknowledge the warriors that are newly diagnosed, those who are in treatment, those supporting and treating people with cancer, those living and thriving post cancer, and all of those missing and grieving loved ones they have lost to this horrible disease. ⁣
⁣
Since my diagnosis, I am happy to share this journey and raise awareness via my @gutsygirldiaries account. Together we are stronger 💜💪🏻⁣
⁣
#worldcancerday #february4 #cancerawareness #cancersucks #colorectalcancer #ibdawareness #getchecked

Thank you so much for all of your support this yea

Thank you so much for all of your support this year. Cheers to health and happiness in 2023 💜🥂

Hello Friends! ⁣ ⁣ December 1 to December 7 is

Hello Friends! ⁣
⁣
December 1 to December 7 is Crohn’s and Colitis awareness week. This year, this week has a whole new meaning for me as an IBD warrior. ⁣
⁣
As many of you know by following my journey @gutsygirldiaries, I have had IBD, specifically Ulcerative Colitis (UC), for 25 years. There have been many ups and downs, and I’m so grateful to have been in remission for the last 4.5 years. ⁣
⁣
At the end of Sept 2022, I had my routine surveillance screening colonoscopy. It didn’t go as planned, and my doctor found a polyp that she couldn’t remove. I got my results a few weeks ago, and ..⁣
⁣
..I have colorectal cancer. ⁣
⁣
Hearing this news came as a shock to me, and I am still processing, but as always, I will continue to fight. I try to remain as positive as possible, especially because my kids don’t know yet, but It’s been a rough couple months.⁣ 💔
⁣
The stage has not been determined, so I don’t know yet if I need treatment, but I will most definitely need surgery which will result in me having a permanent ileostomy. ⁣
⁣
Today I want to make IBD visible by sharing this new journey with you, and encourage you to book your colonoscopy and get checked 😊
⁣
Much love 💙 xo⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #ccawarenessweek #IBDvisible #IBDawareness #coloncancerawareness #colorectalcancer #getchecked

Good morning friends! ⁣ ⁣ All the pumpkin reci

Good morning friends! ⁣
⁣
All the pumpkin recipes left me with some leftover pumpkin and so I decided to make one of my favourite fall drinks, a pumpkin spice latte aka a PSL 🧡⁣
⁣
This PSL is dairy free and the warm spices make it so comforting. Check out the recipe below:⁣
⁣
•2 tbsp puréed pumpkin⁣
•1 cup nut milk (I used @milkadamia )⁣
•1/4 tsp nutmeg and allspice⁣
•1/2 tsp cinnamon ⁣
•1 tsp vanilla ⁣
•1 cup brewed coffee (I used @nespresso.ca )⁣
•Honey to taste ⁣
⁣
Heat the pumpkin, 1/2 cup nut milk, spices, and vanilla on the stove. Whisk until combined and set aside. Add honey to taste. Froth the other 1/2 cup of nut milk (I used the Nespresso Aeroccino). While the milk is frothing, make your coffee. Add the pumpkin mixture to the coffee and top with frothed nut milk. Enjoy! ⁣
⁣
Happy Monday! 💜xo ⁣
⁣
#gutsygirldiaries #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspicelatte #psl #dairyfree #healthyrecipes #nespresso #coffee

Hello friends!⁣ ⁣ Risotto is such a comfortin

Hello friends!⁣
⁣
Risotto is such a comforting dish, which I love enjoying all year round. Will the fall season and holidays around the corner, I wanted to create a risotto that could work as both a comforting fall meal and a holiday side dish.⁣
⁣
The addition of pumpkin makes this risotto perfectly seasonal, and I love how the sweetness from the honey and the smokiness from the bacon really enhances the pumpkin flavour.⁣
⁣
Click the link in my bio to get the recipe!⁣
⁣
Made this recipe? Don’t forget to tag me @gutsygirldiaries #gutsygirldiaries ..I’d love to hear your comments!⁣
⁣
Happy Sunday 💜xo⁣
⁣
#risotto #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #fallrecipes #holidayrecipes #holidayseason #glutenfree #lactosefree #bacon #dinner #sidedish #comfortfood #healthyrecipes

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