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Be Healthy They Say...How?

Be Healthy They Say...How?

Sarah Shoemaker
A Good Life, Education, Nutrition, Tips and Tricks, Vegetables, Wellness

We all know that being healthy is important.

But, what does that mean and how do you know if you are healthy?

How do you measure health and are you measuring up?

Health for one person is different for another. One person may think a measure of good health is following a strict diet, another may asses their health by their physical abilities or be completely satisfied with their physician’s all clear.

I don’t think it really matters, what grade you give yourself and on what metrics, but what is important is that you do, think about it.

Here are my 4 Must Haves (for myself) For Health:

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Desserts, Fruit, Yum

Looking for something sweet? Here is a fantastic recipe that is healthy and delicious. Super easy to throw together with the staples in your pantry.

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Apple (cored and sliced)

  • 1 1/2 tbsps Maple Syrup (divided)

  • 3/4 tsp Coconut Flour (or 1 tbsp)

  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Applesauce

  • 1/4 cup Oat Flour

  • 3 tbsps Oats

  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt

  • 1 1/4 tbsps Coconut Oil

  • 1/4 cup Coconut Ice Cream (optional)


Get Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Get Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Vegan, Yum

This is a very versatile recipe you can use whatever bean or legume you have on hand and any of your favourite spices! This is just a guideline, be creative and enjoy!!

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato

Ingredients: For 1 serving

  • 1 Sweet Potato or /Yam (medium size)

  • 3/4 tsp Vegetable Broth

  • 1/4 Yellow Onion (chopped)

  • 1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)

  • 1/2 Garlic (clove, minced)

  • 1 1/8 tsps Chili Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Oregano

  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

  • 1/2 cup Black Beans (cooked, drained, rinsed)

  • 1 1/3 tbsps Water

  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)

Easy Peasy Pear and Almond Cake

Easy Peasy Pear and Almond Cake

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Yum, A Good Life

I feel life is too short to not eat good food, and for me I like dessert, a lot! But, it is important to eat well. Here is a Pear & Almond Cake that is easy to whip up and that is pretty healthy!

It is based on one of my clients favourite cakes, The Wacky Cake, thanks for introducing me Theresa!! I of course made it my own.

This is an adaptable cake recipe, the original one was a chocolate cake. Add in your own flare or spices or fruit. I hope you like it!

The Importance of Supplements: Why Diet Isn't Enough

The Importance of Supplements: Why Diet Isn't Enough

Sarah Shoemaker
A Good Life, Education

I used to believe that we should be able to get all of our body’s nutrients from a well balanced and varied diet. Well, I got schooled on that cute sentiment while learning about nutrition.

I wish we could get all our necessary vitamins and minerals from the food we eat, but that ship sailed along time ago.

We lose 1% of our top and its nutrients annually.

This is a resource that is not renewable, once it’s gone its gone. Soil erosion is just one factor in the depletion of nutrients in our food and we can thank monoculture, pesticide/fungicide and pollution for that.

Unfortunately, our food today is significantly less nutritious.

My Favourite Crackers

My Favourite Crackers

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Yum

My mom makes these awesome seed crackers that I actually hide so I don’t have to share, thank God men don’t look to the back of refrigerators or cupboards!! Here is the recipe, I am not sure where she got it from so I am giving her full credit! Thanks Ma!!

Seed Crackers

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup almond flour

  • 1/3 sunflower seeds

  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

  • 1/3 cup flaxseeds or chia

  • 1/3 cups sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup boiling water

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