Resistant starch (RS) is a type of carbohydrate that our digestive enzymes cannot break down in the stomach or small intestine. They, therefore, reach the colon intact, “resisting” digestion. This explains why we do not see spikes in either
Here you go…a rich chocolate brownie that offers an abundance of health benefits too. You are welcome! Aside from being perfectly sweet, rich in chocolate, and moist, these brownies have a lot to offer for your health. I like to
Not often do I have much interest in baking, let alone Polish desserts. Even though I’m of Polish descent, I grew up and spent most of my adult life in South East Asia and China – which skewed my
The purple sweet potato is the cousin of the well-known orange sweet potato. It gets its purple color from anthocyanins and antioxidants. Anthocyanins offer a host of wonderful medical benefits – from protecting the liver from inflammation to reducing
These moist brownies are packed with nutrients from the grated beets. It might seem odd to be adding beets to a brownie recipe, but trust me, you won’t taste them and they will turn the brownies into a rich, velvety
I have a recipe for Raspberry and Green Tea LimeMelties that I think you will LOVE. It is low in sugar, antibacterial, and high in good fats. Melties taste like cheesecakes but they are dairy free (I recommend being dairy free to rebalance your hormones
I still remember as an amateur gardener (I never progressed much beyond that) I once planted 3 zucchinis that ended up yielding 2 to 3 zucchinis per day! Even my neighbors got over-zucchini-ed and asked me stop visiting them. LOL.
This recipe for Cacao Truffles is a guilt-free dessert that contain both veggies and fruit. They are the perfect blend of sweet and tart for an after dinner treat. The beet and avocado mixture give the inside filling a smooth
Women often crave chocolate because our bodies need the magnesium that is naturally found in cocoa powder. However, most of the chocolate available in the stores tend to be filled with sugar, additives as well as other processed ingredients. Given
While on the Candida cleanse, it’s completely normal to get cravings for sweet desserts because the Candida yeast needs sugar to thrive. It is important that you are able to eat a healthy dessert that can satisfy your cravings without
During a Candida cleanse, a craving for sweet desserts may often arise. To meet this need for something sweet while still sticking to the strict Candida diet guidelines, I have developed this chocolate avocado pudding that is smooth and creamy, and is
Almond butter and maple syrup hold these nut and seed bars together. Wrap individual bars in parchment paper for an on-the-go snack. Maca Energy Bars by My Whole Food Life Who would’ve thought to make salted caramel with dates
One step towards having balanced hormones is to stabilize your sugar levels. Sugar cravings, crushes, feeling jittery, moody and anxious when hungry, waking in the middle of the night are signs of unbalanced sugar levels. I developed this recipe to show you
For more than two thousand years the kudzu root has been used in Japanese and China for its medicinal benefits. Though in some parts of America this hardy creeping vine is regarded as a pest, in Asian cultures the purple
A great dessert to cool down on a hot summer day. The Tart Cherry Sorbet requires no ice cream maker and contains no added sugar. I added star anise which is an unusual spice but it goes incredibly well with
Your energy is running low, and you’re looking for a bit of a snack. But you don’t want something that’s loaded with sugar – which will spike your blood sugar. What should you snack on? This bread is perfect for
This is a very festive dish that will fill your house with so much aroma that people will wonder what is it that you are celebrating at your house. I learned to make (or rather eat) stuffed apples in Poland
Use fruit (and food) that is LOCAL and in season. It’s important. Local food means you are getting it in season (unlike mangos from 7,000 miles away). Local food also has a different bacterial profile – one that is closer
We love chocolate for a good reason. It is a wonderful source of magnesium. Our body knows that each time we eat chocolate, we get a hit of magnesium which helps us relax our muscles and brain, helps us
I reached out to a number of friends who are chefs, food bloggers, and doctors (yes, some cook!) who I admire and who keep their recipes clean and free of gluten, dairy (although some use butter), corn, excessive sugar, and processed foods. Many recipes
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