There are so many types of sugars out there, it can be completely confusing! I get asked many times by my clients and attendees of my nutrition 101 talks about the difference between the alternatives of sugars and which ones are “healthier” than the others. So let’s look at some popular sugar alternatives today. Stevia: … Continue reading The Guide to Sugar Alternatives

Happy Halloween! I bet the kids in most households have this happy, ecstatic expression on their face when they see the candies and other sweet goodies being offered during Halloween. Where as you, the adult, may have the totally different if not a totally opposite expression on your face at the thought of all that sugar. Which … Continue reading Halloween Sugar Scare and How to Beat It!

Chocolate Hearts We all enjoy chocolate indulgence. It’s February already, and so is the time of the month to celebrate love and loved ones. Now is there a better way to say it than with heart shaped chocolates? Yes, there is! What??! Ofcourse, there is- when YOU MAKE those chocolates for your loved ones!! I’ll … Continue reading Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate Nuts and Date Treats   Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts 1 cup almonds 1 cup pitted dates (softened in water if hard) 3 tbsp. cacao powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder 1/2 cup maple syrup (adjust amount to desired sweetness) 1/2 cup coconut flakes. Directions: Put all dry ingredients (except coconut flakes) … Continue reading Chocolate Nut and Date Treats

Chocolate Avocado Mousse Ingredients: 2 ripe avocadoes chopped. 1 ripe banana chopped. 2 tbsp. cacao or cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract maple syrup (to taste) Directions: Blend all ingredients. Adjust the amount of maple syrup to desired sweetness required. Garnish with fresh chopped grapes or seasonal fruit pieces of your choice. Serve chilled and … Continue reading Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Blueberry Almond Cake Bites (Gluten/ Dairy Free)   Ingredients: 2.5 cups Almond flour 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder 1 tsp baking soda a pinch sea salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Directions: Preheat the oven to 300F,. Line … Continue reading Blueberry Almond Cake

Fruity Oatmeal Muffin Healthy snack ideas are always a struggle for many parents, specially so if their kids have a sweet tooth and are picky eaters. But most kids love muffins. So here is fruity oatmeal muffin recipe for the young and those young at heart! Perfect snack for those on-the-go moments, road trips and … Continue reading Fruity Oatmeal Muffins