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
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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Coconut Chia Pudding
I love incorporating chia seeds into my diet as they are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. They are also rich in antioxidants and provide fibre, iron, and calcium I topped it with @rivierapetitpot plain goat yogurt, almond hazelnut butter, fresh #organic raspberries, and @onedegreeorganics sprouted gluten free quinoa cacao granola….so yummy! This…
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Epsom Salt Bath
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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Avocado Toast
One of my favourite breakfasts to make on the weekend is @shashabakeryco spelt chia and poppyseed sourdough bread toasted and topped with #havarti , #avocado, a @preschoice #organic egg fried in goat’s milk ghee and seasoned with @spiceology everything but the bagel spice. I love @shashabakeryco bread because their breads do not contain any commercial…
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PB and Banana Protein Shake
Soooo PB and banana….best combo ever….right?! This shake totally tastes like a Pb & banana milkshake…soooo good! Shakes are a go to for me when I’m flaring up. It’s for the most part hard to digest any solid food, so blending everything helps me digest better and still be able to get the nutrients my…
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BBG Exercise
For me, physical activity has always helped my symptoms. I always say that during my work out, my UC is totally under control. I don’t have any cramping or discomfort. I mentioned this to my doctor who told me that Exercise helps to stimulate the production of Serotonin which is an important chemical and neurotransmitter…
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Strawberry Beet Vegan Cheesecake Bars
I’ve been craving sweets like mad lately, so I decided to make these super awesome strawberry beet vegan cheesecake bars! I got the recipe from @dani_nemeh and have made them over and over. These bars are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free…but most importantly they are so fricken yummy! For the Crust: 1 bag @onedegreeorganics…