For those with sugar cravings or gut issues, these brownie style cookies truly satisfy the sweet tooth without breaking your diet goals. The healthy fats and low carb content will keep your blood sugar stable. They are super delicious and nourishing, making it easier to stick to 1-2 cookies without eating the whole batch. They are grain free, gluten free, and all allergen free. Delicious, chocolatey, healthy and guilt free? Yes! My kind of dessert! Also, as you may know, cac

Ever get bored with salads? When using this creamy delicious dressing, you will easily devour crunchy salads and veggies. Tahini is sesame paste, often used in mediterranean cooking. One of my favorite childhood memories was making and eating tahini with my Israeli cousins. They showed me how to use it to make fresh, homemade hummus. Many of my patients can't tolerate chickpeas, since they are highly fermentable. However, the tahini that makes hummus so creamy is usually ok f

I love combining sweet and savory in snacks. While you could do a typical trail mix for a healthy snack, why not try new flavors and add antioxidants? Rosemary has been found to improve memory and learning (1). Other studies show it has anti-cancer effects (2, 3) and may reduce the stress hormone cortisol (4), promoting a state of relaxation. Pecans are a great source of good fats, protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals. Together, this packs delicious flavor and nutrition in

If you like ricotta cheese, you will absolutely love this macadamia nut substitute for cream cheese. Macadamia nuts are rich in high quality fats, protein, magnesium, selenium, iron, copper, thiamin and other B vitamins. Because they are so fatty, they create an amazingly creamy dip that is savory and super satisfying. This recipe is perfect for parties and holiday celebrations! MACADAMIA CREAM CHEESE Prep time: 6 min Cooking time: 0 min Total time: 6 m

Chia is an ancient Pre-Colombian seed that served as an essential source of energy in both Aztec and Mayan diets. Aztecs also used the seed medicinally for joint pain and skin health. Chia is now considered a superfood and is found in almost all grocery stores and natural food markets. It's high in Omega-3s - the "good" fats that promote brain health and help regulate metabolism. Chia seeds are also high in plant protein, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium and fiber. Chia pu

Photo by Selva Wohlgemuth If you are trying to go dairy free or want an alternative to store bought nondairy milks, consider making your own! It’s easy to do and much less expensive than buying pre-made versions. Also, many store bought nondairy milks have preservatives to keep them shelf stable. If you make your own, it will taste great and be more nutritious! Each seed or nut adds a different, unique flavor. Nuts and seeds are great sources of healthy fats, vitamins, minera