High Fat Low Carb and Cancer

Today is World Cancer Day: '... the only day on the global health calendar where we can all unite and rally under the one banner of cancer in a positive and inspiring way' (NCDAlliance.org). CANCER is scary The thought of going through the debilitating treatments, the...

Why I Soak My Pecans….

Nuts are difficult to digest...I forget this until I have a few days of snacking on them, and find myself bloated and feeling sluggish...then I remember. It took me a while to figure out that this was an issue for me, because it doesn't happen when I only eat them...

Simple Low Carb Noodles

Noodles are such comfort food. Easy to prepare, so versatile and delicious. When I first started eating low carb, noodles were among the foods I missed the most. It took a while to find an alternative that I truly enjoyed. These Simple Low Carb Noodles fit the bill....

My Favourite Low Carb Pasta and Rice Alternatives

*This is an updated post. The original post was February 27, 2019. When I started eating low carb, I really missed pasta and rice. Like REALLY missed them. Some of you may know the story that I tell of the early days when I was craving pasta and mistook a bowl of...

No Grain Flax Bread (Keto French Toast)

Make this easy No Grain Flax and Sesame Bread recipe to use as toast, for sandwiches or decadent French Toast. Pictured here is Keto French Toast topped with butter and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup. If you'd prefer to avoid the carbs in that bit of maple syrup, enjoy...

Bone Broth

As I look out the frost-decorated window at the blowing snow, I can almost feel the -11 degrees Celsius temperature chilling me to the core (and my immune system calling for back up). Even though I'm comfortable and safe inside my house, I start to crave cozy...

Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki

Greek-style Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki...such a versatile low carb menu item. Use this recipe to make Lamb Meatballs, served alongside veggies, or on top of a salad with the tzatziki as the dressing. You could also add these Lamb Meatballs to broth (beef or chicken),...

Keto Thai Lemongrass Chicken

Keto Thai Lemongrass Chicken is probably my favourite way to eat chicken. There's SO much yumminess going on here (especially if you use dark meat with bones and skin). It's important to marinate it at least 30 minutes but overnight is better.  You can use any cut of...

Be Careful What You Say

I shouldn't eat that....Am I allowed to eat that?...Have I had too many calories today?...If I eat that it'll go right to my hips! There's so much negative language and lack of mindfulness around dieting and eating healthy. My good friend Nancy reminded me of this as...

Low Carb Brownies

These low carb brownies are SOOOO delicious. Not too sweet but very chocolatey. Your low carb skeptics won't know the difference. Low Carb Brownies 1/4 cup Almond Flour 1/4 cup Sunflower seed flour 3 large egg Egg (at room temperature) 3/4 cup Butter (unsalted...

Podcast Episode #13: When You Hear the Word Salad….

What do YOU think of when you hear the word SALAD? We immediately think BORING… DIET FOOD…NOT FUN… but we want to change that. Join us as we dive into the fascinating topic of salads 🤣 and their association with diet food.  We explore the struggle of opting for salad...

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Podcast Episode #12: Protein, GMOs, and Compounding Habits: Your Guide to Optimal Health

Podcast Episode #12: Protein, GMOs, and Compounding Habits: Your Guide to Optimal Health

Welcome to EPISODE #12 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day…. 🌱 Looking to boost your protein intake without meat? 🍖 Curious about the safety of soy? 🧠 Want to learn about the link between GMOs and Alzheimer's Disease? 🍬 And how about a delicious new...

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Podcast Episode Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah

Podcast Episode Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah

Welcome to Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah In this episode, Sarah and Paulette do a check in… Sarah shares about her 30 day yoga journey and how it helped her back pain, we discuss Summer Hygge ideas to help you feel cozy and relaxed in...

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Podcast Episode #4: Finding Comfort Without Food: How ‘COZY’ can help you reach your health goals

Podcast Episode #4: Finding Comfort Without Food: How ‘COZY’ can help you reach your health goals

Welcome to EPISODE #4 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day…. Get ready to cozy up and indulge in some serious self-care in this episode! Join us as we delve into the Danish concept of HYGGE and explore ways to comfort yourself without turning to food,...

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Moving Outside My Comfort Zone

Moving Outside My Comfort Zone

This is a different sort of post. Not a recipe or a post about nutrition. It's about going outside of my comfort zone... and about my new tattoo.   I am currently in a phase of  'going outside my comfort zone'... WAY OUTSIDE ... and doing things that I’ve been...

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