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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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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 😘

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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!?

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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?

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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 😍😍.

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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.

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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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I made this again last week and froze leftover sauce for whenever the next craving hits, which won’t be long now 🙊. This savory butternut squash pasta sauce is THE most popular recipe on my blog for a reason. And the fried, crispy sage is the perfect addition. If you want to make it too, check out the full recipe up on my site. The link is in my bio!
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What are you making big batches of to freeze this winter?

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What’s in your top five fave types of cuisines? One of mine is Thai food for sure! The flavours are so balanced and delicious, plus the spices... yes please 👌🏻. So I simply had to create one of my fav Thai dishes - red curry coconut chicken. Because if I’m being honest, as much as I love Thai food and takeout, it doesn’t always love me back, digestively speaking. This creamy coconut Thai chicken curry is a little different bc I added lots of veggies to it (three different ones to be precise 🙈). I’ve got the full recipe up now and if you prep a few things ahead of time, this can come together pretty easily.
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Oh and my list of top five cuisines for anyone interested is as follows: Italian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese and Chinese. I’d love to know yours, lmk in the comments 💗.

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Portable and savoury oatmeal muffins are pretty much my fave item to meal prep for breakfast. Not only are they super easy to whip up, but they freeze well too. You can serve them with a fried or poached egg on top if you want 👌🏻. They’re such a nice change from sweet oatmeal or overnight oats. If you feel like you need to switch things up, definitely check out the full recipe on my blog!
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Should I create a sweet version of these oatmeal cups next?! 🙊😜

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Have you jumped on the oat beverage bandwagon yet? [#Ad] I myself, am fully on board! Especially with the new @silk_canada Oat Yeah beverage. One of the reasons I have made the switch to oat is because of the taste and creaminess. Because for the most part, I use milk in my morning matcha and other lattes and I love when it gets frothy and creamy. And nothing gets it creamier or frothier than @silk_canada’s oat beverage (for real, I couldn’t believe it- check out my stories!). You can choose from three different and delicious flavours (plain, vanilla and chocolate). I used the vanilla in these pumpkin chocolate oatmeal bars and it worked like a dream. You can make them sweeter with a drizzle of chocolate on top (yes please!). If you want to check out the full recipe for these plant based oat bars, head over to my blog to check it out! #SilkCanada #OatYeah #YeahSayer #Oat

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Did I just upgrade hummus?! You bet I did. This creamy, smooth butternut squash hummus is what dreams are made of 💯. I added the most flavourful toppings to make it super savoury and I haven’t been able to stop eating it, alongside some of those new @marysgonecrackers of course (if you know, you know!).
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So what did I add to this hummus exactly? I made some of my own dukkah, which is an Egyptian nut and spice blend that is typically served with bread or fresh veggies. I’m telling you- if you’ve never tried it, you NEED to make some. It’s super easy to make and you will want to top everything with it after 🤤. I also fried some sage and added some pomegranate to it. And WOW is it ever good! I’ve got the full recipe for the hummus, the dukkah and all my tips to making the creamiest hummus up on my blog now. Just click on this link in my bio and tap on this photo to check it out 😍👌🏻.
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Are you a hummus monster like me? Any unique flavour combos that you’ve tried and loved?! Share below 💗

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I’m already thinking of making another batch of these pecan chocolate chip cookies and it’s been less than two weeks since I last made them. They’re soft in the middle with lots of melty chocolate chips and crunchy pecans and they go great with a glass of milk 🥛. I’m pretty sure they’re my new fave cookie recipe but that won’t stop me from thinking up new flavour combinations...
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Do you have a fave cookie flavour that you’d like me to try and make? If so, lmk in the comments. In the meantime, go check out the recipe for these and if you make them, tag me!

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It couldn’t be easier to make these @instantpotofficial pumpkin steel cut oats. I made a big batch of it to enjoy all week 🎃🎃. I love that I have steel cut oats ready in 20 minutes and I can easily re-heat them on the stove after. The creaminess from the pumpkin along with the spices makes this recipe perfect for fall. And to make it extra fun, I highly suggest adding some chocolate chips, pecans and any type of granola you have on hand. Thank me later when the chocolate chips melt in your oats ☺️👌🏻.
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If you want the full recipe and how-to, you can check the recipe on my blog.
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Do you have a favourite breakfast item to meal prep?

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Yesterday was national pasta day, and if you know me, you know how I feel about pasta 🤤. I don’t think there is another meal that is more comforting than pasta. Smother it with some kind of creamy sauce and seared scallops like this one and I am all 😍. I made the sauce dairy free by using cashews but you wouldn’t be able to tell one bit.
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If you struggle with making scallops, I’ve got all the tips for making them perfect every time. They’re expensive af, so I get why most people are scared to cook them. It’s all about using the right equipment like a cast iron pan and not overcooking them. You can head to the link in my bio to find out how to make this creamy pasta with seared scallops. It would make the perfect fancy dinner night in.
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What’s your go to type of pasta? I love penne, rigatoni and fettuccine the most.

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It’s seafood month people! I am a BIG fan of seafood and fish in general so you know I am always down to celebrate. And this month, I partnered with @mscbluefish to share more about finding and supporting sustainable seafood. When you choose fish products that are MSC certified that means you are supporting seafood that is wild, traceable and of course sustainable. So I always look for that little blue MSC checkmark ✔️. There are tons of sustainable seafood options available in the canned, fresh and frozen sections (and at the fish counter).
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I chose to use some @mscbluefish smoked salmon to make a five minute smoked salmon dip. I even used some cashew cream cheese to keep it dairy free, although you can use regular cream cheese too. To get all the deets on how to make this plus some almond crusted cod fish fingers, check out the full blog post up on my site. I’m also sharing all the tips to create your own SEAcuterie board 😂.
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Fav type of seafood? Mine has to be scallops! #AD #FeelGoodSeafood #NationalSeafoodMonth #MSCbluefish

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Happy national pumpkin pie day! Although this isn’t a pie, it does contain pumpkin and that has to count for something, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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I’ve got quite a few pumpkin recipes up on my site if you want to check them out, including donuts, these no bake pumpkin bars, pumpkin spice granola and instant pot pumpkin steel cut oats. These bars take a little time to make because of the layers, and they’re messy, but omg they’re delicious. And I don’t care if after all of it I have pumpkin on my face. But maybe don’t eat it on a first date 😜. Or do it and see what happens 🤣.

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I feel like the Cookie Monster 👹 lately with all the baking I’ve been doing. But with thanksgiving coming up this weekend here in Canada, I think these pecan chocolate chip cookies would make a great addition. Or you could just bake them and eat them two at a time like I’ve been doing, whatever works 🍪😬.
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If you’re after that melty, decadent, sweet and salty combo I think you’ll love these. Flaky sea salt is not optional! These cookies are on the softer side, so if you’re team soft cookie rather than team crispy, you’ll want to make these 😍. I used @lees.provisions ghee for these which gives them a rich flavour but you can use regular butter if you want. And they’re also gluten free too if you need that in your life. Find the full recipe now up on my blog, just click the link in my bio.
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Tell me- are you team soft cookie or team crispy cookie? 🧐🤔

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Goes to @parallel_brothers once and runs home to recreate their parallel salad 🙃😍. This kale salad is loaded with all the things, like sweet potato, lentils, walnuts, green onions, mint and goat cheese. For the goat cheese I kept it dairy free and used a delicious cashew cheese from @vegnatureng. This cheese is legit 💯 and slices just like goat cheese would. Top it off with a bright and beautiful beet tahini dressing and you have got yourself one amazing salad.
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If you want the full recipe I’ve got it up on my site now! Just click the link in my bio and tap on this photo.
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Are you a kale salad fan?

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