Liver Health
On July 10, 2018 by Cynthia JanLiver health is so important! Here is a post about the liver’s numerous jobs! Next post will be focus on foods and supplements that help your liver be at it’s best! Any of you have liver issues, or worries?
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
On July 10, 2018 by Cynthia JanMove over Nutella! This homemade hazelnut spread is delicious and easy to make, and of course much healthier. Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts (pre-soaked) 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil (melted) 4 tablespoons cacao powder 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 cup hemp milk or coconut milk or water 1/8 tsp salt Directions:
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
On April 23, 2018 by Cynthia JanChocolate Avocado Pudding Who loves pudding?!?!? I do, my kids do, my husband does, my neighbors do, frankly I think everyone loves pudding! But commercial made puddings are full of additives and chemicals, so what is one to do! Make your own, it’s really quick and delicious. It’s a great way to get your children
Spicy Beet Gazpacho
On April 4, 2018 by Cynthia JanSpicy Beet Gazpacho I love a cold soup! And what’s great about this soup is that its base is beets, a liver super food! The liver is responsible for numerous processes in the body, and very important ones for that matter, like detoxifying toxins and excess estrogen, converting Thyroid hormones from T4 to T3–the ones
Easter Chocolate Recipe
On April 1, 2018 by Cynthia JanEASTER CHOCOLATE RECIPE Easter time comes with expectations for chocolate eggs. I no longer buy conventional chocolate eggs since they’re loaded with GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, canola oil, soy and a ton of other horrible ingredients. So with that said, I decided to create my own Easter chocolate recipe, and since I didn’t have
Easy Peasy Fermented Mayonnaise
On March 16, 2018 by Cynthia JanEasy Peasy Fermented Mayonnaise I love mayonnaise and had given up on it a while ago, with lacking time to make my own and just not wanting the store bought options. But after trying, I realized how quickly we can make our own at home, and literally took me only 5 minutes. So get the
Salmon Squash Patties
On March 2, 2018 by Cynthia JanSalmon Squash Patties Looking for a quick lunch or supper idea? Look no further, try some salmon squash patties. I want to thank my friend Emilie, fellow GAPSter, as she is behind my inspiration here. She shared a similar recipe with me and gave me the go ahead to experiment. The salmon provides much needed
BEWARE OF MSG!
On February 25, 2018 by Cynthia JanMSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE) Why should we be concerned about MSG? Well it’s an excitotoxin which means it stimulates your brain cells to damage and even death! Some side effects of MSG include: obesity, eye damage, headaches, fatigue, disorientation, depression, rapid heartbeat, tingling and numbness. Doesn’t sound great right! The worse part is that while it’s
Strawberry Chia Coconut Pudding
On February 25, 2018 by Cynthia JanStrawberry Chia Coconut Pudding Who doesn’t love pudding!! I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t, right!?! I remember growing up, my grandmother used to make my sister and I pistachio pudding, and it was so creamy, just so delicious! And now, I want to share this love of pudding with my kids, without all the
“Frijoles” Mexican Beans Recipe
On February 17, 2018 by Cynthia Jan“FRIJOLES” Mexican Beans My sister-in-law Angie’s cooking is to die for!!! A Mexican native, her cuisine is inspired by the tastiest of spices and years of traditions passed on from generation to generation! Walking into her home, I know her meal will not disappoint!! The smell of cumin, the savory taste of cilantro and the