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Homemade Coconut Yogurt Part Two

February 24, 2017 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

How in the world is it already almost March?! I actually cannot believe it, but if the weather lately is any indication, then spring surely is on the way and I couldn’t be more excited. Perhaps this is why I got a little ahead of myself and bought a bunch of fresh berries (even though they aren’t local or in season) to add to my homemade coconut yogurt. I have been playing around with coconut yogurt since last year and published my last recipe almost exactly one year ago. Although, I do like that recipe, the taste was too milk-y for me and not the exact consistency I wanted, so I tried again with coconut meat and finally found success. WHOOOO HOOOO!

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Caffeine Free Lattes: Bursting With Nutrients

February 10, 2017 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I have been seeing these colourful caffeine free lattes all over Instagram lately and so I couldn’t resist making my own to see if they really are as good as they taste. I wanted to make these lattes that were not only tasty but also bursting with nutrients that are really good for you. Truthfully, I don’t think I *should* even be calling these lattes as they don’t actually contain any coffee but it kind of just makes sense seeing as they are warm drinks and contain steamed milk, so close enough! Another truth, I don’t know much about lattes or coffee because I have never had a cup of coffee before in my life… is that completely nuts or are there other coffee virgins out there?! Sometimes, I feel like I am the only one, so let me know if you can relate.

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DIY Raw Chocolate + Coconut Fat Bombs

February 4, 2017 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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Ok so I will admit it, I am not much of a romantic nor do I enjoy romantic comedies, flowers or expensive gifts for Valentine’s Day. Anyone else??? I find the idea that pulling out all the stops, going out of your way to get flowers or jewellery to show someone you love them kind of odd. I would much rather an intimate, homemade dinner and a nice bottle of wine. But I am never one to turn down chocolate thats for sure! So I have attempted to make raw chocolate in the past and it was good, but I always felt like something was missing with it. I really went all out and got as creative as I could with the mix-ins, add-in’s and spices. The result is this DIY chocolate and if you don’t like chocolate (the horror!) then you can try my coconut fat bombs, they are equally as delicious, provided you like coconut of course!

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Stuffed Breakfast Sweet Potato: Three Ways!

January 27, 2017 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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Phew, for a while there, I thought I was never going to hit publish on another (food) blog post! I had some serious writers block and a lack of creativity that I just couldn’t shake, but for now luckily that seems to be over. And thankfully this stuffed breakfast sweet potato has entered the picture. To be fair, over the holidays, all I wanted to do was chill and not cook/create things for anyone but me. Sorry, not sorry. It takes quite a bit of work to create something, test it, tweak it, write it down and then publish a story about it and I just wanted none of it. I made some pretty good meals, but I kept them for myself and got back to just creating things on a whim without the thought in the back of my mind about whether or not this would be “Holistic Foodie approved” or Instagram worthy.

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Dairy Free Matcha Cheesecake + Holistic Foodie Turns One

January 18, 2017 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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This is such a special time for me, not only is it my birthday month but its also Holistic Foodie’s birthday! So I had to create a special recipe and this dairy free matcha cheesecake is a perfect celebratory dessert. I cannot believe I launched this website one year ago today and about two years prior I launched the business which really was just my Instagram account haha. It’s crazy to think how much has changed since I began this site and I have surely had my fair share of stress with it but also the best moments as well. This site (and launching my biz) has been beyond scary for someone like me who considers herself more of an introvert but I am really proud that I decided to take this leap of faith. I am also super proud of this dairy free matcha cheesecake as well!

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Paleo Spaghetti Squash with Prosciutto and Sage

November 19, 2016 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Do you ever just wing a meal, only for it to come out so well that you just can’t stop thinking about it after? Ok, so maybe you haven’t, but I have for sure and this meal was definitely one of them. This paleo spaghetti squash is also one of those dinners that although it takes longer than 30 minutes, it’s pretty easy to pull together because most of the time associated with this is the cooking time in the oven. For this reason, I would say as long as you have things ready to go, this is a pretty easy recipe to make during the week.

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Natural Ways to Boost Energy: My Top Five Tips

November 10, 2016 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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A question I get asked about a lot is, why am I so tired and what are some natural ways to boost energy? It seems that most people struggle with finding enough energy to “get through the day.” Although, I happen to believe you should be doing far more than just getting through the day, I totally understand why people feel this way. Of course there are so many reasons why people feel tired or lack energy, but I hope this blog post can get to some of the reasons why this happens and of course look at some natural ways to boost energy, including my top five tips.

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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken + Bone Broth

October 28, 2016 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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There is something oddly satisfying about making a whole chicken, do you agree? I know many people think its gross to handle a whole chicken, but I really don’t know what the big deal is, where do you think those chicken breasts, wings, legs etc come from? I’d rather have my chicken pieces come from one chicken than several as is how it comes when you buy just one part. The other reason I like to make a whole chicken is because it is far more economical, and who doesn’t want to save a few bucks especially when that can go towards unnecessary green beauty products (because you know, I just don’t have enough of that yet…*sigh*).

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Four Sigmatic Hot Cocoa + Your Immune System

October 14, 2016 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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So we are officially in cold and flu season and I don’t know about you, but I think its a great idea to boost your immune system as much as possible to avoid getting sick, cue this four sigmatic hot cocoa. Long before I became a Holistic Nutritionist, I was always getting sick, every time a cold or flu went around I got it without question. I can actually remember joking with a friend in university about what the weakest part of our bodies were (I don’t recall how this conversation started lol) and I said “my immune system” and pretty much if someone sneezed near me, I would end up getting sick. I went through university and beyond like this and battled more flus and colds than I cared to. It wasn’t until I cleaned up my diet that I saw dramatic changes and now I rarely if ever get sick. Even when I do catch a bit of a cold, it’s nothing like other peoples and mine only lasts a couple of days at most. So in this post, I thought it would be a great idea to share with you my top tips to avoid getting sick and boost your immune system plus I’m sharing the recipe for this four sigmatic hot cocoa.

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Paleo Coconut Oatmeal To The Rescue

October 7, 2016 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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In my last post, I spoke about trying a new paleo-ish diet to heal myself from some digestive issues I have been experiencing for far too long. Being someone that doesn’t want to have meat for every meal, I needed to find a balance with my breakfasts and compromise on my cravings for oatmeal and my adherence to a paleo diet. Obviously, oats along with other grains and wheat are not allowed on a paleo diet, so I knew that I would have to find an alternative. After much digging around online, I found a few recipes that use shredded unsweetened coconut as the oat alternative. People are damn geniuses when they have dietary restrictions, I tell you and can come up with some pretty solid recipes, tips and tricks. This paleo coconut oatmeal is one of them!

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