2 Ingredient Sauerkraut

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCCondiments, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Side Dishes, Sides, VeganLeave a Comment

Looking to add a little extra probiotic love to your life in a delicious way? Get them in you with homemade sauerkraut– it’s quite simple and deeeeelicious! But First: Why Eat Fermented Foods? Traditional sauerkraut, like the recipe below, relies on the lactofermentation process in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. … 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

Easy Overnight Chicken

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCDinner, Easy Meals, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Paleo, RecipesLeave a Comment

Fall off the bone, juicy, tender flavourful chicken… yes please! Low and slow is one of the best ways to cook your food for three reasons; nutrition, flavour and convenience. From a nutrition standpoint, lower temperatures for longer periods of time maintain much more of the nutritive value of the food than other methods of cooking. In terms of flavour (and texture), … Read More

Simple Spicy Coconut Curry

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCDairy-Free, Dinner, Easy Meals, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Paleo, Recipes, VeganLeave a Comment

This recipe is 100% from scratch, and really not that complicated to put together…how cool is that? It’s really really yummy and warming and is especially nice on a cooler fall or winter day. If you haven’t ventured into the bone broth or homemade coconut milk world yet, you can replace those with an organic chicken stock and 2 cans of … 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