Your Live Well Journey - Healthy Recipes
For many years what I called ‘cooking’ was nothing more than dumping a box of some pre-packaged something-or-other into a pot of boiling water. Living on convenience foods, I ate whatever was quick and easy. Not understanding the connection between eating and how it affects every area of my life. I didn’t value nutrition, or food, or what I was fuelling my body with. Now, I know the importance of nourishing myself (and my family) with natural, whole food.
There’s a huge difference between eating to fill a hungry tummy and enjoying food that nourishes your mind and body. I now choose the latter.
It’s challenging to resist the temptation of convenience foods and make cooking your own meals a priority. I know it feels impossible to find that extra time in your already way-too-busy schedule. There was a time in my life when I felt the same way. Over the years, I’ve learned what to cook. Actually, first I learned how to cook, then I learned what to cook. I’ve created systems in my life that make it easy and efficient for me to cook nutrient-rich meals.
It is my joy and pleasure to share these recipes with you. On this page you’ll find everything from breakfast ideas, to snacks, to meals, to desserts. Every recipe is gluten-free, refined-sugar free, and vegetarian (although you’ll find that many recipes are easy to add a meat of your choice to).
I sincerely hope you enjoy creating these dishes in your own kitchen as much as I do in mine.
Eat Well to Live Well!
Butternut Squash, Apple & Ginger Soup
This Butternut Squash, Apple & Ginger Soup is so creamy and delicious! It's super easy to make, gluten and dairy-free, AND as it cooks in your slow cooker it'll fill your home with the best aroma. I use homemade vegetable stock in this soup, but the original...
Healthy Homemade Trail Mix
There's a zillion recipes for trail mix available and it's because it's so easy to make! You literally only need a few minutes to make a huge batch of this healthy snack and the best thing of all is ~ you get to add whatever you want! Not only is trail mix a super...
Golden Turmeric Milk
There are lots of recipes for Golden Turmeric Milk, also known as Golden Milk, and this is the one I love best. To make this delicious milk, you first need to make turmeric paste. Turmeric paste is super easy to make and it keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Once...
Healthier Banana Bread
I love the comfort of banana bread. However, I don't love all of the ingredients in traditional banana bread recipes. After discovering this amazing Healthier Banana Bread recipe, I knew I had to share it. Even with the healthier ingredients, this banana bread is...
Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs
Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs ~ My husband makes these chicken meatballs and he always makes extra so there's leftovers. Our kids absolutely love them and are always asking for, 'Those meatballs that Daddy makes.' These gluten-free chicken meatballs are great with...
Cinnamon Baked Apples
Cinnamon Baked Apples ~ Is there anything better than the smell (and taste) of baked apples, especially during the fall months? These Cinnamon Baked Apples are a favorite after dinner treat in our house. Made with only 5 natural ingredients, this recipe...
Homemade Yogi Tea
This Homemade Yogi Tea is a true delight. Yogi Tea is a traditional tea from India made with 6 ingredients that help boost the immune system, increase circulation, and improve digestion. Not only is this tea full of health benefits, it's also full of delicious flavor....
Berry Smoothie Freezer Pops
Berry Smoothie Freezer Pops ~ My kids absolutely love these Berry Smoothie Freezer Pops! I absolutely love that they're a super healthy treat that's refined sugar free and made with all-natural ingredients. I also love I can make them in less than 5min! These...
Mandarin Strawberry Quinoa Salad
Mandarin Strawberry Quinoa Salad ~ This Mandarin Strawberry Quinoa Salad is what you want on a hot summer day. It's slightly sweet, fresh and tasty, and super quick to prepare. The easiest salad to whip up when it's too hot to cook anything. The quinoa gives it...