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Make Your Own Coconut Milk
If, like me, you go through tons of coconut milk, it may be advantageous for you to start making your own. First of all, it’s more economical. I can make it for $1 (or less) using coconut shavings, or I can buy it for $3.29 in Ottawa. Additionally, making your own is healthier. You get…
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Orange Almond Chocolate Biscotti (vegan, paleo)
Oh, sweet vacation time. I’d say it was well deserved, too. Here’s a summary of what I’ve done in the last two days: lunch with my family, being a lazy bum. I slept 10.5 hours one night and 11.5 hours the other night. I know I could still sleep a long time during the rest…
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Veggie Broth
Believe it or not, when thinking about my dietary restrictions, broth is the biggest pain in my behind. To get to the grocery store, I have to walk up a steep hill and then back down. That’s not too bad in the summer. The part that’s difficult is the walk back, while I’m carrying all…
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Lentil Sprouts (without fancy equipment)
Has your acupuncturist recommended that you eat sprouts? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sprouts have cooling properties, which make them a healthy addition to your diet if you tend to have higher inflammation. They require so little effort and are ready in just a few days. In theory, this works with anything that has seeds….
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Allergy Friendly Baking Powder (corn free)
Some typical ingredients for baking contain hidden sources of gluten, corn, and whatever else you might have food sensitivities to. I’ve had to research every ingredient I use because I’ve had some bad surprises in the past. I had never really given much thought to what baking powder was until my Naturopathic Doctor pointed out…
