For cupcake: 2 cups almond flour ½ cup raw organic cacao powder ½ cup full fat coconut milk ½ cup almond milk 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tbsp melted chocolate chips 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 egg For the glaze: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 tbsp almond milk...
Why you should eat more fermented foods
Fermentation is the reaction that takes place when bacteria or yeast is used to break down a food. This process encourages essential “good bacteria” to flourish. What does this mean for you? These “good bacteria” aka probiotics promote a healthy balance of bacteria to optimize our immune system and digestive health. Since the bacteria...
Carrot cake muffin recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 2 cups shredded carrot 1/2 cup sweetener of your choice 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp pink salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 flax eggs (you can substitute whole eggs) 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Combine almond flour, sweetener, baking...
Raw dark chocolate sea salt cookie dough balls
Ingredients: 1.5 cups almond flour 2 scoops hydrolyzed collagen peptides (you can void this and add .5 cup more of almond flour) 2 tbsp pure ground vanilla powder (I used @bulletproof vanilla max powder) 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tbsp melted almond butter (or nut butter of your choice) 2 tbsp almond milk...
Dark chocolate sea salt almond butter cup recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 3 tbsp almond butter 2 scoops of collagen 1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp sea salt flakes Instructions: 1. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil on pan. 2. Line a muffin tray with liners and place 1 tbsp of the melted...
Dark chocolate chunk avocado ice cream recipe
Low carb, high fibre and loaded with healthy fats + antioxidants – Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 cups full fat coconut milk 1 cup dark chocolate chunks 3/4 cup raw cacao powder You can also add protein powder or collagen to the recipe for added nutrition! Instructions: 1. Place all ingredients blender (minus the...
Healthy fats and the gut-brain connection
Your gut and your brain have a unique ability to communicate to your nervous system, your immune system and your hormones (commonly known as the gut-brain connection) This also means that the state of your gut also plays a big role in your mood (and your mood can also affect your gut). Did you...
Can artificial sweeteners affect your health even though they have “0 calories”?
So what is the deal with artificial sweeteners? I cannot stress enough how important the quality of what we put into our body is when it comes to our metabolism, gene function and overall health. Almost everything we eat has the potential to alter the microbes in our gut, where more than 70% of...
10 reasons why you could be breaking out
Healthy skin is always in. 1. Chronic stress 2. Excessive amounts of refined sugars and carbohydrates 3. Dehydration 4. Food allergies 5. Liver stagnation/excess toxins within the body, disrupting oil balance 6. Digestive issues 7. Vitamin/mineral deficiencies 8. Hormonal imbalances 9. Lack of sleep 10. Chemical ridden skin care products If you are looking...
How to stay healthy when you’re constantly travelling
It can be difficult to stay healthy while travelling constantly. You’re likely adjusting to a new time zone, being exposed to new environments, different schedules and eating most meals out. I think the biggest thing to understand is that – while you’re travelling, it’s still very much real life and everything you do (or...
5 reasons to include more vitamin C in your diet
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning it can’t be produced by the body. 1. It works to boost the immune system by helping white blood cells function better. 2. It’s great for reducing overall stress, as it allows the body to optimally clear out excess cortisol (primary stress hormone) 3. It increases nutrient availability...
Super easy low-carb chocolate chip cookie recipe!
Literally the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Ingredients: 1. 3/4 cup coconut oil 2. 2/3 cup monk fruit sweetener 3. 2 eggs 4. 2 tbsp vanilla extract 5. 3 cups almond flour 6. 1/2 tsp baking soda 7. 2 tbsp sea salt flakes 8. As many chocolate chips as you desire (I...
How to boost immunity in “cold and flu season”
I personally think the quality of your immune system is something we should always be working towards strengthening (not just in “cold and flu season”) as it solely relies on having good physical and mental health. Providing your body with quality nutrition, supplementing where necessary, getting regular movement in, getting quality rest and being in...
How to avoid a burnout
Burn outs are real, and chronic stress can wreck havoc on your life. Your health is about as much (or more) mental than it is physical – and I think it’s so important for everyone to have the knowledge about the tools they could use to improve their lives. 6 things you should be...
Can eating at restaurants hinder your weight-loss progress?
Out of all of the excuses I’ve heard on why people can’t lose weight (I think I’ve heard almost all of them) – “Due to _________, I have to eat out at restaurants often” is one of the most common ones. Trust me when I say, it’s totally possible to eat out and still...
What type of oil should I be cooking with?
With all the misinformation and different opinions out there, unless you know anything about bio-chemistry, it can certainly get confusing. When choosing an oil to cook with, you want to look at: 1. The smoke point (the temperature at which an oil begins to smoke) 2. The extraction method (I recommend looking for pressed/cold-pressed...
What time of day should you be taking your probiotic supplement?
Like any supplement, timing is everything. When it comes to taking a probiotic supplement – I personally take my @genuinehealth advanced gut heath probiotics alongside a meal (vs in the morning or night on an empty stomach) to get the most out of my probiotic. Why? Consuming your probiotics with food offers a buffer...
The healthiest diet
The healthiest diet shouldn’t focus on restriction – but rather consistency and sustainability. I will never recommend a diet that instills a mindset of restriction – as this almost always leads to frustration, a lack of consistency, an unhealthy relationship with food and a whole lot of added stress (which is why most conventional...
Digestive issues with whey protein powder
If you are experiencing digestive issues with your whey protein, I highly recommend switching to a plant-based protein (void of soy). Whey protein powders can cause digestive distress due to the fact that many people are sensitive/allergic to dairy. If you are experiencing significant digestive distress, there is a lot more that is likely...
Supplements I never travel without!
Travelling can put a lot of added stress on your body, and these are the supplements I never travel without: GenuineHealth omega 3+ JOY Jet lag, digestive distress and inflammation can all be accumulated from flight. Among its many benefits, like improving mood, they are great for reducing inflammation. GenuineHealth advanced gut health probiotic...