• Healthy Recipes

    “Secret” Bolognese Sauce

    July 12, 2018

    Attention moms of picky eaters! This Bolognese sauce looks like the traditional version, however, it is packed with veggies! And the best part, your kids won’t know the difference! My kids are pretty good eaters but I have to say my son is not so into veggies. I do my best to “hide” veggies where…

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    Gut-Healthy Oatmeal

    July 11, 2018

    Good morning Friends! Are you a fan of making oatmeal? I am! I love having oats for breakfast because they are warm and comforting and are a go-to for me when I’m craving carbs. I make my bowl of oats gut-healthy by adding @vitalproteins collagen peptides to it and add extra nutrients by topping it…

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    Taco Bowl

    July 3, 2018

    Hey Everyone…do you know what day it is? It’s #tacotuesday! Today I’m featuring the taco bowl as my taco Tuesday recipe.  My husband and I love Mexican food, tacos especially, so this low carb version of a taco is a go to recipe in our house any day of the week! Taco bowls are lunch…

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    Creamy “Alfredo” Mushroom Pasta

    June 11, 2018

    Hey Friends! If it’s one thing I love more than anything it’s comfort food. Pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce is the ultimate comfort food for me, but I can’t always indulge in heavy dairy-laden sauces. So, I wanted to create a gluten free, dairy free creamy pasta dish that was worthy of satisfying my…

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    Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

    June 2, 2018

    I don’t know about you, but I never liked brussel sprouts as a child. As an adult, I looooooooove them! Brussel sprouts are a great addition to any meal. This veggie is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, is rich in antioxidants, and contains a number of nutrients including folate and vitamin B6.…

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    Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon

    June 2, 2018

    Butternut squash is a staple in my refrigerator every week. I love this vegetable because it is super simple to prepare, and it is both sweet and satisfying.  Butternut squash contains potassium which is important for bone health as well as vitamin B6 which aids in the function of the immune and nervous systems. Anyone…

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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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    Sweet Potato Toast

    May 24, 2018

    Hey Friends! Sweet Potato Toast has been on my go to recipe list for the last little while. I try my best to eat grain free and this “toast” really hits the spot for anyone who cannot tolerate grains or for those who just want to change up their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Another reason…

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    Roasted “Cheesy” Asparagus

    May 24, 2018

    Hey Friends! I’m always looking for ways to jazz up my veggies. While I do use a variety of spices, I always love a cheesy flavour, especially with green veggies. Cheese isn’t always the best option for me because it contains dairy and having ulcerative colitis, dairy and I aren’t always besties LOL. One awesome…

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    Homemade Cashew Milk

    May 23, 2018

    Hello Friends! I love having the convenience of buying nut milk at the grocery store, but I also love making my own nut milk at home.  It’s a great way to have my kids help me out in the kitchen and it also encourages them to develop their palates and enjoy dairy free milk. One…

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