Homemade granola I LOVE granola. I eat it on daily basis and even top my morning oatmeal with.. granola. …..is that weird? Serving oats on top of oats? I love that crunchiness from the nuts and sweetness from the dry fruit. I also love my granola with some coconut yogurt and fresh berries- one of the best breakfast combos, ever. For many, many years I’ve been buying packaged granola but for the last couple of years I started avoiding foods that are over-processed and pre-made (you’d be surprised if you looked at an ingredient list for some of these “healthy” granola mixes or cereal). There are so many awesome things about making your own homemade granola; it’s quick and easy to make, one batch will last you for weeks and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry. It’s also a lot more affordable if you make it yourself, rather than buying it pre-packaged. I love dates and cranberries in my granola. I love that sweet, caramel-like flavor that isn’t overpowering. You can also add dry apricots or any other dry fruit that you like. I also like adding some flaxseed to my granola, for some of those Omega-3 […]

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I think I’ve told you guys countless times just how much my acne-prone skin has improved since cutting dairy out of my diet. I remember shopping for makeup a few years a go at a Chanel counter… The makeup artist took one look at my bare face and said “oh honey, you need to stop drinking soda, look at your poor skin!” My sister, who was standing next to me, gave him a dirty look because, hello, I’m a bit of a health freak when it comes to my diet and one thing you will never see me do, is drink soda. Having problematic skin is bad enough, but when you have to deal with strangers giving you unsolicited advice or assuming that you aren’t under care of a dermatologist is even worse. When I finally made the dairy-acne connection and eliminated it from diet, my skin transformed within a week. But there was one thing that I was very sad about…… …. pudding. Tapioca pudding was probably one of my favorite treats. I’d pick it over ice-cream, any day. I tried making plant-based versions of pudding, like the one with avocado, but it just wasn’t the same. Until I tried making […]

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It’s dairy free, gluten free, rich in fiber, protein, Omega 3 fatty acids, and, of course, it’s mighty tasty. What’s not to love? I already talked about chia seeds here on the blog. You probably know how much I like adding them to my smoothies, water, breakfast oatmeal and salads. You also probably know just how great chia seeds are for you: One tablespoon of chia seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk; it’s a great source of healthy Omega3 fats (they contain more Omega3s than Salmon, believe it or not), fiber, manganese, phosphorus and even protein. Pretty cool isn’t it? Who would’ve guessed that these tiny little seeds can be so powerful? Chia seed pudding is incredibly easy to make and so, so healthy. Because of their ability to absorb liquid and expand 9 times its original size, chia seeds turn into gel when in contact with liquid. To make my pudding I mixed chia seeds with coconut milk. You can also use almond milk if you’d like, but coconut milk is much more creamier (I’m talking abut coconut milk from the can here, not a carton). This will make two big, or four small portions. I […]

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