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When you are following a restrictive diet (maybe you are gluten-free, vegan or diabetic), it can be hard to find snacks that are healthy, taste good and are easy to take on the go. I used to buy all kinds of granola bars, dried fruit snacks, protein bars, etc. But eventually I found out I was spending a lot of money on these packaged snacks when I could easily make my own. Not only is it healthier to make your own tasty treats, but it's easier on the wallet too! These superfood granola bites only took 15 minutes to make and before I knew it, I was munchin' away on some tasty bites!

Protein is essential in any diet, regardless of what nutrition plan you’re following. Good sources of protein include: Eggs, milk yogurt, fish and seafood, soya, pistachio nuts, pork, chicken and turkey, quinoa, green peas, chickpeas, beans and other natural sources. However, when you’re in a rush, it’s tricky to get the protein you need on the go. 

Everyone knows that nuts and chocolate is a match made in heaven, but did you know that these so-called fatty foods can actually help you become leaner? Yes, it’s true, and I’ll tell you why.

It all started 40 years ago, when our food supplies lost a valuable friend replaced by a sinister antagonist. Since then, we have been struggling to get enough of it, and sadly most of us didn’t even notice it was gone. We knew something was missing because things started going downhill from there, especially for women. You noticed yourself and loved ones with some added girth. That fatigue that just won’t go away, and you can’t understand or possibly remember why.

When I moved off-grid, learning how to bake in a wood cook stove was a little tricky for me in the beginning. I learned that there is a whole process to baking you don’t get to experience with modern day stoves.

There are a few different ways you can bake using fire. You can even bake without an oven as long as you have a good bed of hot coals. Today I am going to share with you 4 different ways to bake using fire that I have had personal experience with.

This is one of my favorite dessert recipes because it’s so quick, easy and fun to make. Treat yourself with a single serving of moist chocolate cake that you can whip up in only five minutes and even eat in the same container that you cooked it in! If you want to make multiple servings or one larger cake, simply use the same ingredients in larger portions.

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

*Serves 1

Supplies:

Small ramekin/coffee mug (oven-safe)

Ingredients

Chia seeds are a whole grain, gluten-free food. Slightly nutty in flavor, they can be added to almost anything you eat. Dating back to Mayan and Aztec civilizations, they have been readily consumed for their energy-boosting nutrients. In Mayan, chia means “strength.” Consume an ounce and you will see why. A rich mineral and antioxidant content strengthens the body, leaving you feeling good. Bursting with nutrients, these tiny seeds pack a healthy punch. 

High in Fiber

As a vegan, avoiding eggs can be a challenge when it comes to breakfast, but fear not! You can still enjoy your favorite breakfast sandwiches without the eggs. Tofu has always been a great substitute for eggs with its spongy texture and ability to soak up flavors. In this recipe, I use a thin slice of tofu and marinate it in nutritional yeast and spices to achieve an egg-like color and consistency.

This vegetable pot pie will warm your bones on a cold fall day! It has a flaky, chewy crust and a warm, rich filling of vegetables that is guaranteed to make your mouth water. If you don’t want to prepare a full pie crust ahead of time, you could also use premade crust or some puff pastry to save some time. The filling is quick and easy to make, with just a couple basic ingredients of vegetable broth, almond milk and flour that make up the base. Onion, garlic and vegetables come together to round off the filling and give it a nice variety of flavors and textures.

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