2 cups almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large egg 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to…

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My life changed literally overnight. I’d been sick for a long time but was still able to function most of the time by working, volunteering at church several times a week, hiking, kayaking, having friends over for dinner and living a somewhat normal life. Then suddenly I was unable to walk without help, unable to…

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Be Deliberate

I read this and it got me thinking about July 10, 2013. Really it started long before, but that was the date I became disabled - the date my body finally said ENOUGH! I have always been an over-do’er. I slept 4-5 hours a night for years. I had high stress jobs, which I justified…

3 large sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon regular or hot honey (spicy is delicious!) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Toppings after bake A drizzle of honey 1/3 cup crumbled…

In a shallow bowl, mix: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Stir in: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely chopped Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 3 crushed garlic cloves Sprinkle with: 2 teaspoons red chili flakes 1…

Yep - you read that right! V-steam has roots in Korean, Chinese, Ayurvedic and Mayan healing. It’s reported to help infertility, hormone balance, atrophy, infections, postpartum and menstrual issues. While you can spent $2-300 on a specialty unit, it seems to be a fairly simple setup should you choose to build your own. You can…

Ingredients 1 cup almond flour (the base for low-carb crackers) 1/4 cup flaxseed meal (for added fiber and healthy fats) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (adds flavor and a cheesy crunch) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for savory notes) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for added depth of flavor) 1/2 teaspoon salt (to enhance all flavors) 1/4…

Ingredients 8 tablespoons of salted butter (softened) 3/4 cup sweetener (I like a 50/50 blend of Allulose and coconut sugar) - you can also substitute some of the sweetener with maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt (I like to double it) 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks Optional: Add 2 Tbsp peanut butter, dried…

INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder (helps bind the dough and gives it a bread-like texture) Optional: A pinch of baking powder (for a fluffier texture) 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water (adjust as needed) MIX In…

Ingredients 2 cups raw hazelnuts  1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder 1/3 cup sweetener of choice (I like a blend of Allulose & coconut sugar) 1/4 tsp salt Spread hazelnuts on baking sheet and roast at 400° for 6-8 minutes (they should be hot but not browned). Lay a clean towel on the counter and transfer the toasted hazelnuts onto the…