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Hi! I’m Jaclyn, a Holistic Nutritionist and foodie. Over the past few years, I have developed a deep appreciation and understanding of food, wellness and self-love. I know that no matter how much kale you eat, if you have a negative relationship with food and your body you won’t truly feel well. If you like kale and cocktails, then you are in the right place. Read More…

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Making risotto tonight for dinner bc it’s cozy a

Making risotto tonight for dinner bc it’s cozy and delicious. Although I’m testing a different recipe tonight, you can also check this one out too. It’s got three different types of mushrooms, farro (instead of rice) and french lentils to add some fibre. Plus some truffle oil for all that flavour. Highly suggest adding a good pinch of parm, and by pinch I mean a handful 🙃👌🏻.
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Recipe for this is at the link in my bio 🙌🏻.

The next time that craving for sesame chicken stri

The next time that craving for sesame chicken strikes, make this. I took it upon myself to take this classic dish and make it my own. And after the Pad Thai dish where I declared my hate for ketchup, you can rest assured that I’ve kept it out of this one too. Yes, after doing some sesame chicken research (I take this v. seriously lol), I saw ketchup was used in a lot of recipes, ugh 😑🙅🏻‍♀️. Sorry if you like ketchup, I just can’t do it.
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This dish is made with a sticky, sesame-orange sauce and it’s gluten free, grain free and paleo. But it’s really just straight delicious 🤤. You can serve it with some white rice to keep it classic or use another grain or veggie if you want. And best part- you can make it in about 30 minutes 🙌🏻👌🏻. Your welcome 😆.
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What’s a classic comfort dish that you’d like me to try and make next?!

You ever have that one elusive dish that is just s

You ever have that one elusive dish that is just so hard to nail down? Mine was Pad Thai. For years (i wish i was joking 🙃) i’ve tried to make it and couldn’t get it right. The sauce haunted me 😩😆. Until finally i got it right. So although i had to wait years to get Pad Thai right, you don’t have to. i should note- i’m extremely picky and downright obnoxious about eating Pad Thai. Like it’s an obsession. So i’ve taken the liberty of sharing everything i can about how to make this dish on the blog. And i’ve shared how I really feel about most “Pad Thai” dishes out there. I use quotations bc most of it IS NOT Pad Thai. Ketchup is gross and definitely doesn’t belong in Pad Thai, neither does almond butter. Sorry, not sorry. Almond butter sauces are great, but let’s not call it Pad Thai, K?! Alright i need to chill, i told you i take this dish very seriously.
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i did however add extra veggies bc I don’t like a pile of noodles 🤷🏻‍♀️. If you love Pad Thai as much as I do, I hope you enjoy this one ☺️. It may just be my proudest food blogger moment 🙈.

All the components of a burger, in a bowl 😍. I

All the components of a burger, in a bowl 😍. I love making this deconstructed burger bowl with special sauce whenever I’m craving a burger but I want it a little bit lighter. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good bun as much as the next person but sometimes it’s good to switch things up too. Oh, and when you make it yourself, the guac isn’t extra 🥑👌🏻.
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The full recipe is up on my blog if you wanna check it out 🙌🏻.

Brb- swimming in this bowl of hummus 🏊🏻‍♀️. This recipe for butternut squash hummus is balanced with all the right toppings to make it extra savory. From the roasted nut and seed blend- dukkah to the fried sage leaves, and evoo, it does not disappoint! I’ve got all the tips on making the smoothest hummus ever (hint make it in your @vitamix!) so check it out! The full recipe is up on my blog 😍🙌🏻. And don’t forget the veggies for dipping, swipe 👉🏻 to see what I like mine served with.
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How are you feeling about squash at the moment? Are you getting close to being over it, or still in squash heaven?!

I’m calling this 35, round two ✌🏻. Because

I’m calling this 35, round two ✌🏻. Because 35 wasn’t a great one 🙃, but i am soooo looking forward to what’s to come this year and also just enjoying life right now.
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Over the past year, i learned just how much growth can happen when your world is flipped upside down. And i couldn’t be more proud of the work i put in to create a life i love. No, that doesn’t mean everything is figured out (not even close!) but I’m happy with the person i am today. I learned how to ditch things that no longer served me, i invested in myself and my business and i learned to trust and believe in me 💫.
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Life doesn’t always work out the way you thought, but sometimes it ends up better than you could’ve imagined. Cheers to round two ✌🏻🥳.

2020 Jaclyn- post more random and real shots. I’

2020 Jaclyn- post more random and real shots. I’ve been so MIA on here in terms of posting because I just feel like if the post isn’t perfectly styled and shot I can’t post it. And that’s just silly. So here I am posting one of my fave combos of avo toast! This one has feta, dukkah, pomegranate, parsley and a soft boiled egg, plus a drizzle of evoo. If this was in a restaurant you’d pay $15 for it. If you come to my place, I’ll make it for you for free 🙃☺️.
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I hope you all had the best time over the holidays! I loved every minute of it, my liver not so much 😉.

In case you’re not sick of seeing baked goods ev

In case you’re not sick of seeing baked goods everywhere just yet, I’m sharing these gluten free apple crisp muffins 🙃😬. These babies are (cover your ears 🙉) moist (ew), and packed with the most delicious apple- honey crisp and lots of cinnamon goodness. Don’t skip the coconut butter drizzle on top!
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You can find the full recipe on my site and if you make them, let me know! I love seeing photos or getting DM’s when you’ve tried a recipe.
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Are you over all the holiday baking yet?! Is that even a thing? I most definitely am not 🤗.
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Side note- all these new emojis, but no muffin emoji?! Remember when people were ready to riot over not having the avocado 🥑 emoji tho 😂.

I’m not sure how it happened, but Christmas is j

I’m not sure how it happened, but Christmas is just a week away! Although I’m not a big Christmas person, every now and then I try to get in the spirit. One way you can feel a bit more festive is with some holiday nog. I’ve never actually tried eggnog and not sure I feel the need to do so, butttt I do like @sodelicious_ca version. And I made this delicious smoothie for when you feel like matching the weather outside 🥶🙃. Here is how to make it:
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3/4 cup @sodelicious_ca holiday nog
1/3 cup frozen cauliflower
1/2 banana
Handful of raw zucchini (spiralized or a few slices)
2 tbsp @manitobaharvest hemp hearts
1 tbsp @pranasnacks chia seeds
1/2 scoop @botanicahealth vanilla protein powder elevated
1 tbsp @maranathanutbutters almond butter
Dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon and nutmeg
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Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Top with fun little additions like cinnamon and star anise or pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

Funny story to share- when I was growing up, my fa

Funny story to share- when I was growing up, my favourite food was chicken (usually legs). Weird, maybe?! But it really was. In fact when I was going through a bunch of old stuff years ago when I was moving, I found something I had drawn when I was in elementary school. We were supposed to draw our fav food, mine was chicken legs and mashed potatoes. Most kids probably would have had pizza, pasta or maybe even a sugary dessert, but not me 🙈.
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Anyways, I really do love chicken. I think it’s one of the best things you can cook. The problem is most people overcook them or cook them wayyyy too high. Also, chicken breast is so underwhelming to me, give me that bone-in, skin-on goodness, thank you very much.
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I cooked this using a different technique thanks to @alisoneroman book, dining in and I’ll never go back to cooking it any other way. This was slow roasted for two hours and it was worth every minute. A quick sear on my @lecreusetcanada cast iron after and I was in crispy chicken heaven. The 6 year-old Jaclyn and the 35 year old Jaclyn was thoroughly impressed 👌🏻. Also, there were potatoes present so it’s a win-win.
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What was your fave food growing up? Am I the only one that said chicken legs and mashed potatoes!? 🤷🏻‍♀️ #diningincookbook

GIVEAWAY!!!! I’ve been a HUGE fan of @middaysqua

GIVEAWAY!!!! I’ve been a HUGE fan of @middaysquares since first trying them months ago. And if you watch their IG stories, I’m sure you’ve fallen in love with them too. They are one of the realest and funniest brands to watch.
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So I am SOOOO excited to partner with them for this giveaway. Oh and also, I’m choosing THREE winners!! If you wanna win a box of their delicious bars, all you have to do is:
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Like this photo
Follow me @holistic.foodie and @middaysquares
Tag two friends in the comments
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That’s it! Enter as many times as you want. Good luck! Contest is open to Canada AND the U.S. and closes December 15.

I love blending the best of both worlds, the foodi

I can still remember sitting in a stranger’s off

I can still remember sitting in a stranger’s office, someone I had just met minutes prior for the first time and the words came tumbling out… “he cheated on me.” The next thing I knew, she was passing me some tissue and I was fighting to compose myself. The question she had asked was what brought me there today. It was my first time going to a therapist. Those four words became part of my story nearly one year ago and they changed everything.
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That may sound dramatic, but its absolutely 100% true. I don’t think I have ever experienced a pain quite like I did this year. Infidelity effing sucks. Betrayal that feels so intensely personal messed with my confidence and trust. When in reality, infidelity has nothing to do with you and rather is a reflection of the individual who chose to lie, betray and cheat. And even knowing that now, the pain is still there, although not nearly as intense as it was 12 months ago.
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This is exactly why I waited to share the truth about a breakup that almost broke me. I didn’t want to write something while still experiencing so much pain and anger. So I gave myself time. Time to process things, and time to heal. And now, it is time to share. Because it is after all MY story, MY truth and I want so badly to be open about the experiences and the hard shit. In truth, after finding out about the cheating, I felt so alone. And if me writing and sharing about what it feels like to be cheated on can help someone else feel less alone, then that’s all I care about.
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If you want to read the whole truth, you can check out the blog post (link in my bio). Warning- it’s long, it’s personal, but, it’s my story. And as bad as things were, I wouldn’t change a single thing. And if you feel like you can relate to my story or you’ve experienced infidelity and you want to talk, I’m here to listen, whether in the comments or through DM/email.
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So much love… xoxoxo 😘

Just popping in to say happy national cookie day 🍪🍪. If you weren’t planning on making cookies today, I hope these can inspire you. They’re pecan chocolate chip and you can whip them up in under 20 minutes.
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They also just happen to be grain free and gluten free. But honestly all that matters is that they are delicious 😋. You can check out the full recipe on my site 🍪💯.
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How are you going to celebrate #nationalcookieday today!?

Who else loves a good meal prep breakfast?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️These pumpkin oat bars are perfect for breakfast or for a snack and they are EASY AF to make. Sweetened with just some maple syrup, they aren’t too sweet to have as a breakfast. Plus they pack up easily 💯. If you wanna check them out, you can head to the link in my bio to grab the full recipe! Highly suggest not skipping the chocolate drizzle 👌🏻.
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Did you meal prep this weekend?

GIVEAWAY and a recipe!! [edit-contest closed] . Pa

Super fancy (but actually the easiest) breakfast i

Super fancy (but actually the easiest) breakfast idea- crepes. I mean they’re nice and thin and take only a few minutes to whip up and cook. Impress yourself and whoever you cook this for by stuffing them with some @middaysquares #sponsored. These functional chocolate bars are honestly the best tasting bars I’ve ever tried 😍. They’re got protein, fibre and you can eat them as is or find ways to chop them up and add them to your fave desserts (or breakfast) like I did. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY suggest checking them out if you haven’t already! And they’re available to ship in the U.S. now too 💯👌🏻.
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If you wanna make these vegan and gluten free crepes, check out the recipe below and save it for later!
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3/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup dairy free milk (almond or oat)
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Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until combined. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add some coconut oil. Add 1/4 cup crepe batter to the pan and swirl the pan to coat with the batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, slide a spatula underneath and flip. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve with @nutiva chocolate coconut butter inside, strawberries, coconut flakes, pomegranate, chopped @middaysquares bar and drizzle with melted chocolate 🍫. Enjoy 😍😍.

GIVEAWAY!!!! I’m feeling superrrr grateful for a

GIVEAWAY!!!! I’m feeling superrrr grateful for a lot these days 🙏🏻🤗. When I think of where I was a year ago, I’m blown away with how much change I’ve gone through and amazed at how things have turned out. I want to say thank you to all of you that follow along, like, share, comment or DM me to ask a question or say hi. I love the community over here and although I don’t come on as much as I used to, I appreciate YOU!
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And so I wanted to put together my own giveaway for you! I’m so grateful to get sent new and exciting products to try and my pantry is overflowing at the moment. I plan on donating a bunch of it but also wanted to do a giveaway on here too ☺️. So if you want to win all of this stuff, just be sure to do the following:
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Like this photo
Follow me @holistic.foodie
Tag two friends in the comments
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That’s it! Enter as many times as you want. Good luck! Contest is open to Canada only and closes November 26.

Apple crisp in muffin form?! Yup 😍. These apple

I’m back with another freezer friendly meal opti

I’m back with another freezer friendly meal option and this time it’s in the form of tacos, your welcome 🌮. It’s true- I made these 30 minute @instantpotofficial pork carnitas and froze most of it for another day. Because I’m cooking for one, that means I have to be extra mindful of food waste and I like preparing things that can freeze well. For these, just take the leftovers out of the freezer the night before and let it defrost. Then crisp them in the oven on broil after. Easiest and most delicious tacos for any day of the week, yes please 👌🏻😍.
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Just make sure to have all the toppings for your tacos to make weeknight tacos extra easy. I like adding some smashed avocado to the base and some extra veggies like 🌽🌶. Full recipe for these tacos is on my site, the link is in my bio ☺️.

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