by Michelle | Dec 18, 2012 | Dressing, Gluten free, Health, Healthy Tips, Holistic Nutrition, Meal Ideas, Raw, Recipes
I must say that December is insanely busy; in all aspects of life. Is it society, the holidays, school, or the end of the year that charges everyone up and drains our adrenals? Ugh, I am so over being overwhelmed in December! I like life to be chill and flowing and...
by Michelle | Dec 13, 2012 | Desserts & Treats, Diet/Lifestyle, Gluten free, Healthy Tips, Holistic Nutrition, Inspiration, Meal Ideas, Raw, Recipes
A few weeks ago I had a few girlfriends over to share with them some of my nutritional know how. I sent out a message about creating healthy desserts hoping to lure in a few friends and it worked; it worked too well. Now I have to do a follow-up class but I’m not...
by Michelle | Nov 14, 2012 | Desserts & Treats, Gluten free, Healthy Tips, Meal Ideas, Raw, Recipes
Yesterday was Diwali and while I am not the religious type I did grow up in a partially Hindu household. Diwali is the festival of lights where the goddess Lakshmi is worshiped, and many, many desserts are made and consumed! I remember Diwali being a really festive...
by Michelle | Oct 14, 2012 | Diet/Lifestyle, Gluten free, Health, Healthy Tips, Raw, Recipes, Sprouting
Lately I have been sprouting lentils and adding them to my lunch salads. They give my salad an extra bit of density with their starchiness plus they are packed full of fibre, pre-digested protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals! I have written about sprouting...
by Michelle | Jul 31, 2012 | Desserts & Treats, Gluten free, Raw, Spreads and Butters
I’ll confess, I’m obsessed with tahini. I am so obsessed that I make my own from scratch. I soak, sprout, dehydrate and blend sesame seeds to create the most amazing tahini. You can read about how to make your own here. I also try to use it in many dishes such...
