Simple, Gut Healing Chicken Bone Broth

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

bone broth jars

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

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

Homemade Organic Coconut Milk

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Paleo, RecipesLeave a Comment

Okay so you may have tried making your own almond milk already, but have you tried making coconut milk? This is by far my favourite dairy milk alternative– it’s nutritious, totally affordable and so versatile. I use homemade coconut milk in my smoothies, curries, soups and hot drinks (coconut milk matcha latte anyone?) and it’s absolutely delicious; it lends to … Read More

Continuous Brew Kombucha at Home

Kombucha Bottles

I recently started brewing my own kombucha and I have to say, it’s wayyyyy easier than I imagined. I am going to share how to do the ‘continuous brew’ method, as opposed to the ‘batch’ method, as I’ve experimented with both and find continuous brew to be my preferred method. Happy brewing! What is Kombucha and Why is it Awesome? Kombucha is … Read More