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5 ways to giver your liver some big love after the holidays and ease gently into the New Year; plus what are your blossoms, thorns and buds?

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Here we are, on the eve of an ending and a new beginning, or, at least, it feels that way when the calendar turns over. I hope over the next couple of days you are able to take some time to reflect on the passing year and set intentions for the one to come.  … Continue Reading 5 ways to giver your liver some big love after the holidays and ease gently into the New Year; plus what are your blossoms, thorns and buds?

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5 Ways to Giver Your Liver Some Big Love after the Holidays

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Time to hit reset! For many, the delicious indulgences of the winter holidays can also mean and overload on the systems of the body, especially the liver. The liver has over 500 functions, including the processing of all those tasty, rich, high fat and sugary foods and alcoholic beverages that we tend to over consume… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Giver Your Liver Some Big Love after the Holidays

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Chocolate Coated Marzipan Bites

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Scrumptiously delicious! These sweet poppers are far from my usual low sugar recipes but are one of our favourite little nibbles to create every holiday season. It makes the list every year when my daughter and I team up in the kitchen for some quality family time. This is a simple version of a traditional… Continue Reading Chocolate Coated Marzipan Bites

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Vegan Peppermint Patties with Shredded Coconut

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A fun and sassy peppermint flavoured dessert for the winter season These peppermint patties have made it into my holiday treats for the last few years now as they are fun and different. Using shredded coconut and a generous hit of peppermint extract, then dipped in melted dark chocolate, these little plant based Christmas bombs… Continue Reading Vegan Peppermint Patties with Shredded Coconut

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Almond Butter and Oat Flour Christmas Cookies

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Power pakcked cookies for Christmas These little plant based cookie gems are rich in fiber and healthy fat and low in processed sugar, making a great treat to add to your baking catalogue for Christmas or all year round. Whole grain oats add fiber and almond butter adds healthy fats and protein which helps maintain… Continue Reading Almond Butter and Oat Flour Christmas Cookies

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Easy Vegan Slivered Almond Brittle

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A healthier version of a loved holiday treat This spin off of a classic brittle leaves out the white sugar, corn syrup and butter and replaces them with maple syrup, coconut sugar and coconut oil, when, after baked in the oven creates a perfectly golden brittle for a healthier treat. I have made this recipe… Continue Reading Easy Vegan Slivered Almond Brittle

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Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for the Warm and Fuzzy’s this Winter Season

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It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! There is nothing like the smells of coniferous trees, peppermint and spices to add to the warm and fuzzy feelings of the winter season. If you love diffusing essential oils to uplift your mood, these blends are sure to satisfy. Add them to a diffuser or spritzer… Continue Reading Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for the Warm and Fuzzy’s this Winter Season

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Top Tips to Keeping the “Happy” in the Holidays and Avoiding Burn Out 

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Merry happy holiday winter season greetings! From nostalgic, warm-fuzzy feelings to stress, dread and everything in between, the winter holidays can conjure up a whole expanse of emotions for people riding the winter wonderland sleigh. Social conditioning has etched out that it is the time of year for giving generously  of gifts and acts of… Continue Reading Top Tips to Keeping the “Happy” in the Holidays and Avoiding Burn Out 

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Sausage and Lentil Stew with Winter Root Vegetables

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Warm up with this hardy and healthy winter stew! Full of some fun and different ingredients, this winter stew comes together easily and is packed full of nutrition. A mix of sausage and lentil provides a protein rich base for the root vegetables to compliment. Parsnips, turnip and cabbage bring a different highlight from the… Continue Reading Sausage and Lentil Stew with Winter Root Vegetables

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Red Lentil, Coconut and Tomato Soup

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A quick and easy pantry staple recipe If you are looking for a simple, affordable and quick weeknight meal, this is the one! Packed full of plant protein, healthy fats, anti-oxidants  and balanced in tasty flavour, this soup will hit your rotation as a go to and become a loved favourite. Whether you are a… Continue Reading Red Lentil, Coconut and Tomato Soup

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