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    Dining Out with IBD

    June 1, 2018

    Hello Friends! Who doesn’t love going out for dinner? A chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy a delicious meal without having any dirty dishes to clean…sounds great, right? Not really. For people with IBD, the idea of dining out can be quite stressful. When you don’t prepare your own food, you don’t know specific details…

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  • Healthy Recipes

    Sweet Potato Protein Waffles

    May 21, 2018

    Good morning and Happy Victoria Day! I love holiday Mondays because I get to take a little extra time with breakfast. It’s so important to really sit down and have a meaningful meal with the family to talk about just about anything. Yesterday I experimented with making these Sweet Potato Protein Waffles. I love the…

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    Smoked Sausage Skillet Hash with Sweet Potato Wedges & Avocado Dipping Sauce

    May 15, 2018

    Hello Friends! Do you ever have those nights where you don’t know what to make for dinner? Me too! Last night I got home, and since I didn’t have anything prepared I decided to make a skillet hash with @greenfieldnaturalmeat smoked sausages.  These sausages are great to keep in your fridge for nights where you…

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    Summer Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

    May 7, 2018

    Salad game on point!  As the weather is getting warmer, salads are a go-to lunch/dinner for me. And adding strawberries make it super refreshing! This colourful bowl of goodness is a complete balance of flavours… the sweet from the strawberries, salt from the goat cheese, crunch from the slivered almonds, and the balsamic-mustard vinaigrette gives…

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    Overnight Oats

    May 7, 2018

    Don’t know what to meal prep for breakfast? Overnight Oats are a go to for me because they keep me full until lunch time and I love that I can personalize them with whatever fruit I have on hand. Here’s what I used, but you can switch up the ingredients as you like: ¼ cup…

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    Broccoli Bowl

    May 7, 2018

    Hey Friends! Soooo I haven’t had broccoli since I started flaring and am testing it this week to see if I have any issues so keep your fingers crossed for me! As I am feeling better and better each week, I am starting to introduce more vegetables. The introduction process is one vegetable at a…

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    Tonica Kombucha

    May 7, 2018

    Hello friends! Let’s talk kombucha. I feel like it’s one of those either you love it or hate things and I must say I love it! I’ve tried many different brands and was eager to try this @tonicakombucha because it is brewed right here in Toronto! #torontoovereverything  Kombucha has many health benefits such as it…

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    Epsom Salt Bath

    April 22, 2018

    Night time = Bath Time Anyone with autoimmune disease is no stranger to chronic pain and fatigue. I have found relief in taking Epsom salt baths. An Epsom salt bath is known to relieve inflammation which makes it effective in the treatment of muscle pain and soreness. For extra soothing, I light my fave @bathandbodyworks…

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