Simple, Gut Healing Chicken Bone Broth

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Drinks, Easy Meals, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Side Dishes, SnacksLeave a Comment

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Want to learn all about bone broth before you make it? Read my original article “Bone Broth: Everything You Need to Know” first. The quick and dirty: Bone broth is an abundant source of minerals, like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in forms that your body can easily absorb (YES! We want this). It’s rich in glycine and proline, amino acids … Read More

Grain-Free Choco Chip Banana Muffins

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, SnacksLeave a Comment

Simple and delicious (my favourite combo), this grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free, paleo recipe is sure to be enjoyed by all. This recipe uses coconut flour, a superfood grain-free baking alternative that’s simply dried, ground coconut flesh. Coconut flour is high in fibre, protein and healthy fats. It’s also low in sugar, digestible carbohydrates and calories, and has a low score on the … Read More

Simple & Delicious GF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Dairy-Free, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Recipes, SnacksLeave a Comment

Confession: Me looooove cooooookies (**say in Cookie Monster voice in your head please**). But being a Holistic Nutritionist and all, you know… it could get a little sketchy with the cookie thing. Fortunately, these are cookies that I can support. I mean, sure, there’s still sugar in them, so don’t eat all 12 at once, but they do have a … Read More

Dairy-Free Strawberry Hemp “Milkshake”

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Smoothies, SnacksLeave a Comment

I love hemp hearts. They have this nice nutty flavour and add a great creaminess when blended up. This is a healthy twist on the classic strawberry milkshake and a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin C! Mmm… Dairy-Free Strawberry Hemp “Milkshake” Recipe Ingredients 2 cups organic frozen strawberries2 tbsp organic hemp heartsA few ice cubes2 cups … Read More

Dilly Chicken Salad

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Dinner, Easy Meals, Lunch, Paleo, Recipes, SaladsLeave a Comment

When you have leftover chicken, make *healthy* dilly chicken salad! It’s great for a lazy dinner or any lunch, since it tastes amazing the next day, and it’s surprisingly full of veggies! Dilly Chicken Salad This recipe is so simple, super flavourful and a great source of healthy fats and protein. Servings 2 people Prep Time 10 minutes Ingredients 1.5 … Read More

Apple Sage Turkey Burgers

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Paleo, RecipesLeave a Comment

I love turkey burgers because you can make and cook them super quickly and they’re very versatile. Turkey (organic) is a delicious source of high quality animal protein and you can flavour the burgers with anything you like, really. Apple and sage are a delicious, classic combo when it comes to turkey, so I’ve decided to use that today (inspo: my … Read More

Healthy Homemade Mayo

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Condiments, Gluten-Free, Paleo, RecipesLeave a Comment

So I’ve always enjoyed mayo, but when I took my health to the next level, I had to cut it because honestly it was just processed crap. Want to know what’s in the typical, commercial store-bought mayo? The following: SOYBEAN OIL (cheap, GMO, terrible), WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS (factory farmed?), VINEGAR, SALT (mineral-void table salt), SUGAR (ahh!), LEMON … Read More

Grain-Free Orange Coconut Carrot Muffins

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, SnacksLeave a Comment

Grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and paleo, these moist muffins pack a flavourful punch of orange, ginger, coconut, and carrot! Mmmm. Seriously like carrot cake here. Try them. Don’t be intimidated by the longer than usual ingredient list– it’s mostly just spices! Awesome for travelling or snacks on the go! Grain-Free Orange Coconut Carrot Muffin Recipe Yields: 12 muffins Ingredients 2-3 carrots, … Read More