Eat less, exercise more. Is it really that easy? You may not be surprised to hear that losing excess weight and keeping it off goes way beyond such one-dimensional recommendations. In fact, the concept of calories in and calories out may be the biggest misunderstanding people have about weight. It turns out that weight gain […]
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This holiday decoration is festive—and snackable, too! People are making gorgeous charcuterie wreaths for holiday snacking right now. You know what that means? Your holiday decor just got much tastier. Perfect for a weekend game night, cozying up next to a fire or as the opening act to a special dinner, these fancy grazing plates add festive
The only thing you need in your hand while you open presents. INGREDIENTS 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped 1 c. whole fresh cranberries 1 c. green grapes, halved 1 c. pomegranate seeds 1 c. sparkling grape juice 1 (750-ml.) bottle Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava DIRECTIONS In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine apples, cranberries, grapes, and pomegranate seeds.
A fresh, crunchy side salad for your Christmas table. YIELDS:8 servings PREP TIME: 20 mins TOTAL TIME: 25 mins Ingredients 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and very thinly sliced 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped 1/3 c. packed grated ricotta salata or pecorino cheese 2/3 c. dried cranberries or golden raisins 1/2 c. smoked almonds, chopped
With everything 2020 has thrown at us, you may feel like everything has gone a bit (make that a lot!) sideways. And in many ways it has. But this year has also turned out to be more about appreciating what we have instead of wanting for more hasn’t it? While there have been ups and
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Bars: 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut (225 g/ 8 oz) 1/4 cup powdered Erythritol or Swerve (40 g/ 1.4 oz) 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or 1 tbsp unsweetened vanilla extract 1 cup coconut cream (240 g/ 8.5 oz) – you can make your own 1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil (55 g/ 1.9 oz) Chocolate coating: 5 oz 85-90% dark chocolate (140 g) 1 1/2 oz cocoa butter or coconut oil (42 g) I used dark chocolate because it’s low in sugar. If
Not only is this vegan lasagna dairy free, but it is also super easy! With no boiling of the noodles required, it comes together quickly and with no fuss. PREP TIME 25 mins COOK TIME 1 hr TOTAL TIME 1 hr 25 mins INGREDIENTS 1 box 15 lasagna noodles , gluten-free if needed 7 cups your favorite jarred marinara , can use homemade too 1
servings: 6 SERVINGS prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 30 MINUTES total time: 40 MINUTES Full of flavor and so simple to make, this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a wonderfully satisfying vegetarian meal! Best served with avocado chunks, cilantro and cornbread. Ingredients ▢1-2 tablespoons olive oil ▢1 medium onion, diced small ▢2 garlic cloves, minced ▢1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced ▢2 tablespoons mild chili powder ▢2 teaspoons cumin ▢2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Hi, I’m Dr. Jessica, a Naturopathic Doctor who has been practicing in KW since 2010. I completed my Bachelors of Science at the University of Waterloo and after completing my Doctor of Naturopathy in Toronto, returned to the area to practice. It was after my third year of undergrad that I really knew healthcare was