Author: Lily

Looking for fresh and flavorful summer salads? This collection of 30 Healthy Summer Salad recipes features everything from protein-packed meal salads and pasta salads to fruit-filled favorites and BBQ side dishes. Perfect for meal prep, cookouts, and more! When the temperatures rise, there is nothing better than a fresh, colorful salad packed with seasonal produce, lean proteins, and bright flavors! Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing side dish for a cookout, or a meal-prep lunch you’ll actually look forward to eating, these healthy summer salads are exactly what you need! From protein-packed chicken salads and hearty…

You’re not crazy. You have struggled with the medical system for months, and you finally got a diagnosis. They didn’t really believe you to start with, but now you have validation. You have an idea of what you’ve been struggling with. All your symptoms go together. You’ve been telling the doctors that your symptoms are related to what you eat. The doctors didn’t listen to you, but the experimentation with your own diet that you’ve already done shows that gluten is a real problem, and your initial research indicates that zonulin is the key. So now you’re trying to figure…

These Minced Pork Noodles are inspired by a Chinese twice-cooked pork belly recipe I had years ago. They are packed with flavour, incredibly easy, quick to make and a perfect weeknight dinner for your noodle-loving hearts! The secret, of course, lies in this one ingredient you might have in your spice drawer. Jump to: 🥡 Why make my Minced Pork Noodles? Easy and quick to make – 10-minute recipe Better than takeout – lighter, healthier and more flavourful. Packed with flavour – a secret spice takes it to the next level. Can be meal prepped and frozen for later Balanced…

Chickpea panisse is a classic Provençal gluten-free street food; they’re as satisfying as French fries, but easier to make because you don’t need to deep-fry them!  Photo Credits: Ali Redmond These Chickpea Panisses are Well-Traveled I first tried chickpea panisses while working at an elegant tasting menu restaurant. Instead of fries, the lamb burger on the bar menu came with a neat stack of these golden rectangles, thick-cut and stacked, Jenga-style, into a little tower, a ramekin of fiery green chermoula tucked alongside for dipping.  The outside had that satisfying crisp-tender fried texture, and the inside was soft and custardy.…

Getting children to eat healthy food can be a big challenge for many parents. Kids are often picky eaters and may prefer sweets and junk food. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can encourage your child to enjoy a balanced and nutritious diet. Here are some easy ways to help your child eat healthier. 11 Simple Tips to Encourage Your Child to Eat Healthy Here are some tips to encourage your child to start eating healthy: 1. Set a good example Children learn by watching their parents. If you want your child to eat healthily, it’s essential that…

Looking for a beautiful birthday cake made with fresh fruit instead of flour, frosting, and sugar? This Easy Flourless Fresh Fruit Watermelon Cake Recipe is the perfect centerpiece for summer birthdays, baby showers, graduation parties, cookouts, and special occasions. Fresh Watermelon Cake Recipe ​If you’re looking for a unique birthday dessert that’s made with real food ingredients, this Easy Flourless Fresh Fruit Watermelon Cake Recipe is the perfect solution. Unlike a traditional white cake or chocolate cake, there’s no cake batter, cake flour, purpose flour, granulated sugar, icing sugar, unsalted butter, sour cream, heavy cream, or cream frosting required. Instead,…

This Chipotle rice recipe is fluffy, flavorful, and packed with fresh lime and cilantro, just like the cilantro lime rice served at Chipotle. It’s an easy copycat recipe that’s perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, meal prep, or anytime you want to make plain rice a little more exciting. If you’ve ever built a burrito bowl at Chipotle, you know the rice is one of the best parts. The combination of fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and bright lime adds so much flavor with very little effort. This homemade version is easy to make with pantry staples and pairs perfectly with sofritas,…

Eczema is one of the most common conditions that can affect almost everyone regardless of age, but there are many people who still don’t understand the nature of this disease and confuse some eczema signs with the effects of temporary irritation.  Eczema can really complicate the lives of those affected and cause significant emotional and physical problems. Here are 10 facts everyone should know about this condition. Fact #1: Eczema Is Not Only Rough Skin There is a stereotype that suggests that eczema is the disease that provokes the appearance of rough skin, but the reality is completely different. This…

If you are looking for an effortlessly sweet, warm, and bubbling dessert to whip up tonight, this viral two ingredient berry cobbler is for you. Jump to: Easy Berry Cobbler My recipes have mostly stuck to classics made a little easier, and for the longest time I felt like these internet recipes were kind of cheating. But after experimenting with a few viral recipes myself, I’ve come around. If social media food trends have taught us anything, it’s that some of the best recipes require the least amount of effort. This two-ingredient berry cobbler has been a favorite here for…

For years, I thought health was something I could perfect. During my struggle with Hashimoto’s, I was really strict about food, supplements, and my environment. At one point, I was down to about 10 safe foods, and I spent a lot of time trying to avoid anything that might trigger symptoms. The more I restricted, the healthier I was… right? And while the strict diet plans and handfuls of supplements had their place at the time, I realized something important. I started questioning the way I think about health. Is the goal really only to feel good if I was…