Enlighten Nutrition & Wellness

Do you remember when fast food didn’t exist and a good portion of your food came from your household backyard garden? Uneaten fruits...

1 3/4 cup milk (or substitute) 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 egg OR 1 tbsp. ground flax/chia meal and 3 tbsp. water 4 tbsp....

-1 tbsp (or so) of butter/coconut oil/olive oil/ghee -8 cups of filtered water -5 - 6 fresh local potatoes - cubed -3-4 leeks - chopped...

-1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil -1 head of red cabbage - chopped into strips -1/2 lb (or so) of bacon/pancetta/prosciutto (or none to...

1 tbsp organic coconut oil 3 medium onions (chopped) 1 or 2 large garlic cloves (sliced) 1 or 2 cans of organic pumpkin or equivalent...

Chocolate Pecan Pie (vegan gluten/dairy-free) 1 Package of gluten-free pie crusts (they may come in 2's) 2-3 cups of raw pecan halves 3...

4 cups (approx.) of raw cranberries (choose organic) 1 cup filtered water 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger...

Split Pea & Smoked Turkey Soup This soup is full of fibre and can be a meal on it's own. Replacing traditional ham with naturally smoked...

Rustic Quinoa Tabouli (vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free) 1 cup of organic red quinoa (cook with 2 cups of water) 1/2 cup (or so) of fresh...

Fresh Asparagus/ Mushroom Soup 1 bunch of asparagus (broken into pieces) 1 large onion (chopped) 2-3 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 tbsp...

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (in blender or with a hand-blender) 1/4 cup of organic olive oil 1/4 cup of raw apple cider vinegar...

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (raw & vegan) In the spirit of chia and low sugar dishes, you will not believe how simple and delicious this...

Ridiculous Kale Chips (They are ridiculously delicious, ridiculously nutritious, ridiculously expensive to buy pre-made in stores, but...

Almond Flour Crepes 1 cup of almond flour (blend raw organic almonds) 1 cup of arrowroot or tapioca flour 1 can of organic coconut...

Quinoa Chia Porridge (vegan, gluten-free) (make ahead and warm up for a quick protein and fibre packed breakfast) 1 tsp coconut oil or...

Sweet Potato Bake 3 large sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed) 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of ginger (add cloves or nutmeg if you prefer) 1/4...

Brown Rice & Quinoa "stuffing" 2 cups of truRoots Organic Sprouted Rice & Quinoa mix (cooked the night before) 1/2 cup (or so) of chopped...

Roasted Leeks & Fennel (Anise) 2 large leeks 1 large fennel bulb 1/4 cup of olive oil drizzle of truffle oil optional - add shredded...

'Tis the season for hearty warm soups! Crock Pot Split Pea Soup 1 tbsp coconut oil/butter 2.5 cups split yellow peas 1 med-large onion 2...