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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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When I was at my smallest, I was also the unhealth

When I was at my smallest, I was also the unhealthiest. But it’s weird, because everyone kept saying how great I looked. I had found a way to shrink my body into a size 0 and i thought it would make me happy, but instead i was miserable. Swipe to see an older photo at my smallest.
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I weighed and measured myself every single morning and wrote down all the numbers.
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I freaked out if I had to eat non-organic kale.
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I scoured every menu of any place I had to go to for dinner to make sure I could find something to eat.
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I spent my evenings prepping for breakfast, lunch and dinner the next day.
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I would only drink green smoothies not any other kind because they wouldn’t be as healthy if it didn’t have greens.
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I judged anyone around me (but more so just myself) when I sat down to eat a meal.
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And I thought all of this made me healthy. This was what wellness was to me. But I wasn’t well at all. I was struggling, big time. Thankfully I found a way forward and worked (hard!) to heal my relationship to food. It’s not easy to gain weight or see your body change, especially if you don’t experience support from those closest to you. But damn, it’s worth it. I wouldn’t ever want to go back to that girl and if I could tell her one thing, it’d simply be “you’re worth more.”

Hands up if you like adding salt to everything 🙋🏻‍♀️. The most used food item in my kitchen has to be salt but not all salts are created equal. What salts do I use the most?
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Kosher: I use this for pretty much everything from cooking meats to boiling water for pasta and everything in between. The consistency of the flakes keeps me coming back and I’ll never not use kosher salt on something.
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Sea salt (Himalayan pink salt): I tend to use this less than I used to. I’ll use it more for seasoning a dish when it’s done cooking and I think it needs more, I like things salty what can I say?!
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Flaky salt: this is the stuff right here! Flaky salt is the perfect salt to use for topping things like cookies (I do this with every cookie recipe) to the finishing on a steak. And of course on these chocolate dipped figs.
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The salt I never use- table salt 🧂. It’s got a funky taste and is wayyyy too salty (even for me).
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And there you have it, my most used salts in the kitchen 👌🏻. Tell me, are you salty like me?? 🙈🙊

Yeah there may be two spoons in here but that does

Yeah there may be two spoons in here but that doesn’t mean you have to share 😉. Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I hope you take some time to show yourself some love and appreciation today. What I’ve learned over the last year is that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. So be kind to you ❤️❤️.
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The recipe for this grain free peanut butter cookie skillet is up on the blog. And it’s super easy to make, so check it out and don’t forget the ice cream 🍦

Everyone has a fav muffin flavour, mine is banana

Everyone has a fav muffin flavour, mine is banana nut. And these babies are basically banana bread in muffin form. I love topping them with a good drizzle of almond butter and eating them warm from the oven 🤤, but they’re also just as good room temp or cold from the fridge.
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I kept these refined sugar free, grain free and somehow they’re incredibly sweet and (trigger warning word ⚠️ ) moist 🙈. Also they’re super easy to bake, you can have them ready in about 30 minutes! Check out the full recipe for these at the link in my bio. Tell me, what’s your fav muffin flavour 👇🏻

One of the most viewed and popular recipes I have

One of the most viewed and popular recipes I have on my site are these miso roasted cauliflower bites. They’re salty, savory and spicy because of the spicy sesame oil from @chosenfoods 🌶. If you’re looking for a wicked side dish, try these!
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You can check out the full recipe up on you site! What’s your fav way to make cauliflower?

My love for roasted chicken isn’t going anywhere

My love for roasted chicken isn’t going anywhere 😍. This cast iron crispy thyme and garlic chicken with potatoes is everything I want in a meal. Savoury, salty, crispy and easy. It may look like you put in a lot of work, but trust me this couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are five simple ingredients and some time. Your oven does all the work 😉. Plus I’m sharing the number one tip I have when making a whole chicken- the dry brine. Do it and your life will be forever changed.
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You can grab the recipe for this at the link in my bio!

Would you rather... almond butter and blueberry ja

Would you rather... almond butter and blueberry jam orrrrr the classic PB&J 🤷🏻‍♀️. I couldn’t decide so I made both. No regrets whatsoever 😍.
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Been on a bit of a carb kick lately and I’m not mad about it. Our bodies often crave certain foods depending on so many factors and I’m done judging something as natural as craving carbs. If someone tells you that you “shouldn’t” eat carbs or tries to convince you that they’re “bad,” I say you don’t need that kind of negativity in your life 👋🏻.
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Bottom line- sure some foods may be healthier or more nutrient dense than others, but all food has value. Just like you 💗☺️. #allfoodsfit #carbsarelife

I think pasta is actually my love language. This d

I think pasta is actually my love language. This deceptively fancy looking bucatini is actually superrrr simple to make. I make a variation of this lemon garlic pasta usually once a week, it’s that good.
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If you’re not a garlic fan, DON’T, I repeat DON’T make this 🙃. There are about 5-6 cloves of it in this, although it’s sautéed in olive oil so it’s much more mellow. Also maybe don’t serve it on date night, or do it and see how much they really like you 😉. I mean if you both have garlic breath, does it really matter 🤷🏻‍♀️.
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This simple, 20 minute pasta is perfect for a cozy night in. You can check out the full recipe on my site now, the link in my bio will get you there ☺️. #allfoodsfit

Are you team veggie burger or nah?! I am SO team v

Are you team veggie burger or nah?! I am SO team veggie burger but like most things I’m obnoxiously particular about how they taste 🙃. As much as there are sooooo many packaged options these days, I actually love making my own. I’ve been making these ones for years and finally got around to creating a blog post for them. If I’m gonna eat a veggie burger they need to hit all three things-
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They gotta hold up: no mushy burgers for me!
They need to have that umami flavour and be super savoury.
They need to withstand the cooking process, bc nobody has time for a veggie burger that falls apart.
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So rest assured these burgers hold their own. You can check out the full recipe on my site now, the link in my bio will get you there ☺️.

The Thai obsession continues!! These sticky, saucy

The Thai obsession continues!! These sticky, saucy and spicy chicken wings have the most delicious sauce on them. With flavours like lemongrass, homemade Thai sweet chili sauce and fresh lime juice you’re tastebuds will light up. Enjoy them the next time you get a craving for wings or Thai food. Plus they’re also gluten free, and refined sugar free too 🤗. I’ve got the full recipe up now, you can check it out at the link in my bio.
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Do you have a fav chicken wing flavour? I also love honey garlic and have a recipe for that on my site too 🙌🏻.

Craving chocolate?! Pretty much me all the time 😅😅. I love making my own granola bc it’s so easy, plus it tastes amazing and you can add as much or little sugar as you want. One of the best combos I’ve come up with is this chocolate hazelnut granola. These clusters are everythinggggg and you’re gonna want to eat it as is with some nut or oat milk as cereal. The chocolate chips are an optional addition, but also kinda mandatory, ya know... 😏. I’m thinking about whipping up a batch of this again veryyyy soon!
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If you wanna check out the full recipe, you can check out the link in my bio ☺️.

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!

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