Healthy recipes that are simple and delicious
We all deserve a little indulgence once in a while. Nothing spells decadent dessert to me more than chocolate brownies! This chocolate chia brownie recipe is all kinds of goodness: tons of fiber (from the beans, yes beans!) and Omega-3 fatty acids (from the chia seeds). And the best part? You don’t have to sacrifice taste for a …
Sometimes a girl just wants her pasta! For those days when you crave a big bowl of linguine, but don’t want to carb load, try this delicious and seriously addictive paleo version: Zucchini Noodles (“zoodles”) with Avocado Pesto Sauce. It’s all the taste without the guilt! Zucchini noodles (or “zoodles” as I like to call them) …
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Nothing screams breakfast more than eggs and avocados! So when I saw a picture on Pinterest of an egg baked inside of an avocado: Mind. Blown. I just had to try it for myself. The result was pure deliciousness! This simple recipe for baked eggs in avocado with grilled tomatoes is a cinch even on the …
Plato once said that “Necessity is the mother of invention”. Well, that definitely held true for me when I went on the hunt for healthy granola in Dubai, I came back empty-handed. All I found were sugar-infused cereals and granola. What is a nutritionist to do? I had no choice but to concoct my own homemade …
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the second thing on everyone’s mind is….chocolate! Make my raw chocolate truffles for loved ones (made from raw cacao, not ‘cocoa’ and sugar). They are a cinch to make and a total crowd pleaser! Psst- they are good for you too! What Is Raw Cacao and How Is It …
Delicata squash may not be as popular as it’s cousins butternut squash or pumpkin, but this little squash is sweeter and easier to work with! The next time you are craving fries, make these baked delicata squash fries, and I promise you will be hooked on this great little squash. I was introduced to the …
Who says salads don’t contain enough protein? This tangy and delicious Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad is packed with clean plant protein and will leave you feeling full and satiated. It’s a great make-ahead salad for lunches. I love a good mediterranean salad! It’s actually my favourite go-to healthy option at regular restaurants (with dressing on …
Matcha is a powerhouse. Superfood of superfoods. So the next time you need an energy boost, brew some matcha green tea latte! It pumps you with energy without all the guilt of drinking a calorie and sugar-dense espresso latte. Matcha tea is the whole green tea leaf, ground up into a fine powder. The reason …
Broccoli, celery, onion, and garlic- these are basic ingredients of this wholesome, warming, and nutrient-dense soup. This cream of broccoli soup is a great low-cal, high-nutrient food that makes a great meal-in-a-bowl and is amazing for detoxification and reducing inflammation. A cup of broccoli contains 2.6g of protein, 135% of your recommended daily intake of …
Nothing is more comforting and soothing than a warm bowl of hearty autumn squash soup. My Hearty Coconut Squash Soup (aka coco-butter soup) is a filling and nutritious meal-in-a-bowl. Did you know that a cup of butternut squash contains almost 280% of your daily intake of Vitamin A? And 48% of your vitamin C? Not …
