Want to make a lasting impression at your next party? Serve these Sweet & Spicy Nuts! These are perfect to serve as-is, add to a charcuterie board, bring as a hostess gift or to have as an easy snack! You can use any nut for this recipe, but I like walnuts for both the flavour & health impact. Walnuts are high in omega 3s which are anti-inflammatory, support optimal brain function, a thriving gut microbiome & our heart health!

Do you go overboard on carbs this time of year? Between gatherings, parties & Christmas cookies it’s easy to do! For this reason, I try to keep my condiments & sauces lower in starch & sugar to help balance my plate. This Gravy is a go-to for me – it’s perfectly creamy, low in carbs & downright delicious!

Did you know that 70-80% of our immune cells live in our gut? This is why it’s key to keep our gut microbiome thriving & happy. An easy & delicious way to support both your gut health & immune system this holiday is to have your turkey with my Spiced Low-Carb Cranberry Sauce! This sauce is sweetened with orange & stevia instead of sugar (which suppresses our immune system). And cinnamon & ginger add a warm festive flavour. It’s incredibly easy to make & tastes way better than store bought!

This Pork Stuffing is comforting, delicious & gluten-free! Whether you can do gluten or not, you’ll want to try this one out! I make a batch of this every Christmas to serve as a side for roasted turkey or chicken. This is also great as a meal on its own. Simply reheat & add a green salad!  

Skip turkey this Thanksgiving & make Spatchcock Chicken! I know, I know, turkey is a staple for a lot of folks. But this chicken is so scrumptious they’ll forget turkey exists. It’s easier to get great results with chicken (I know you’ve had dry turkey more than once), it takes up less space in your fridge & it’s cheaper.

Craving gingerbread cookies but have weight loss & gut health goals? Make Gingerbread Overnight Oats! Uncooked oats are a great source of resistance starch. This type of starch feeds our good gut bugs & supports a healthy gut microbiome. It also decreases the insulin spike after a meal, our appetite & fat storage in our fat cells.

These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are not only low in sugar but have a decent amount of protein & fiber. If you have 15 min, whip up a batch so you have a healthy grab & go snack or dessert that will satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings!

This Pumpkin Custard will satisfy your fall sweet cravings & it’s sugar-free & low-carb! Gelatin is used to create its creamy consistency. Gelatin can help to clear up digestive issues by strengthening the gut lining which also helps to lower inflammation.

I find greens like kale, swiss chard & cabbage taste boring. I know they’re detoxification & gut health superstars. They’re full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals. But I won’t eat things I don’t like. I discovered this butter after much trial & error. And it was worth the effort! I now LOVE greens when I top them with this butter. It’s savoury with the perfect amount of umami mixed in. Some things are just better with butter!

Spiced Hibiscus Iced Tea: your new favourite drink! It’s tasty, pretty & full of powerful antioxidants. Hibiscus has a fresh floral & fruity taste. It’s both tart & sweet. And combined with warm spices like cinnamon & cloves, this drink is perfect both on a hot summer day or a cool fall evening.

I bet you’ll stop buying store-bought salad dressing if you try this out! This is my go-to because it’s sooooo easy to make, delicious & super adaptable! And it’s made using healthy fat & not inflammatory oils like many dressings on the market.

Pico de Gallo is my favourite way to make the most of tomato season & feed those good gut bugs at the same time! From tacos to eggs, this zesty sauce adds a fresh kick to almost any dish. And it couldn’t be easier to make!

Are you looking for a tasty & easy meal that will support your gut & weight loss goals? If you don’t like spending hours in the kitchen, this meal will be a go-to for you! By taking 30 min to prep the ingredients ahead of time, you’ll be ready to eat in 5 min during your busy week.

Do you want to support a healthy gut, your skin, workouts & muscle growth AND boost your immune defences? Eat raw red bell peppers! With the highest vitamin C content out of any fruit & veggie, this superfood supports our gut, helps to boost our immune system, fight fatigue, speed up recovery & it’s needed to form collagen. This Greek Salad is a tasty way to get in more peppers. It’s super quick to make & perfect for a weeknight, and especially this time of year with peppers, cucumber & tomatoes all in season.

Cooked radish: the undervalued hack for gut-supportive & low-calorie meals! Radishes are low in carbs but high in fiber, which helps to make you feel more satiated & maintain a decent daily poop. And at 25 calories for 1 cup, this is a great ‘volume food’ if you’re in a cutting phase.

Does cheese make you constipated, give you gas, makes you congested or your skin flare? Make Zucchini Cheese instead! This is easy, tasty & incredibly supportive of gut health. This is also perfect way to take advantage of zucchini season!

Matcha tea provides an energy boost that sustains the day without the spike & slump some people experience with coffee. There are many benefits unique to matcha, starting with its l-theanine content. This amino acid, almost exclusively found in tea, has anti-anxiety properties & has been shown to improve focus, reaction time & memory while stimulating activity in the brain that fosters a state of relaxation & calm.

Not sure what to do with that big bunch of parsley? Make chimichurri! This is my favourite topping for grilled meats & fish. You can also use it as a dressing for veggies & salads. It’s easy, adds flavour & brightness to a meal.

If you are struggling to lose weight, have no energy or are dealing with gut issues, PMS or anxiety, you may be showing signs of hormonal &/or gut imbalance (which often come hand-in-hand). Raw carrot has a unique toxin-binding fiber that helps to clear out excess estrogen & bad bacteria which helps to restore balance. And if you find carrot sticks as boring as I do, turn them into Carrot Slaw!

This salad calls for curly endive, which is a slightly bitter & crisp green that is rich in antioxidants, folate, potassium & fiber (all great for heart health!). By supporting proper digestion, bitter foods can help us to absorb more nutrients from our food & discomfort from eating! But what I love most about this salad is that it’s ready in under 10 min & it tastes great.