December 13, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

A low sugar, fat-based snack is my go-to 'pre-game' before holiday parties to help me make better choices while still enjoying myself at events. Fatbombs aren't just for the keto crowd, they're wonderfully satisfying and bloodsugar-balancing so you don't need to rush to the dessert table with a ravenous appetite. This festive version tastes like a ginger cookie but is loaded with healthy fats, hormone-balancing flax seeds, and antioxidants. Store them in the fridge for any time you need a sweet snack that won’t throw your blood sugar into turmoil. I've strategically added some flax seeds to these fat bombs for…

November 28, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

These Strawberry Coconut Luteal Balls are an easy, no-bake treat that tastes a little like strawberry shortcake. They’re gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and perfect for mixing up your seed cycling protocol (I know sunflower seeds on every salad can get a little boring). Food is this doctor's favourite hormone-balancing medicine. The foods you eat can act as powerful messengers, telling your hormones how to behave. When you choose the right foods you can actually promote healing and vitality, while the wrong foods can be detrimental to your health goals. I love prescribing seed cycling as an adjunct to individualized supplement and lifestyle…

October 20, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

Not only are elderberries delicious, they also happen to be one of the most well-studied herbal medicines, and a staple in this doctor's natural medicine cabinet. Elderberry syrup created from dried elderberries has powerful immune-boosting properties which makes it my go-to prescription for both kids and adults at this time of year. Studies show that elderberry supplementation can reduce cold duration and symptoms because it's high flavonoid content actually binds to the H1N1 human influenza virus as well as the H5N1 avian influenza virus in order to eliminate them from your system more quickly. The best time to supplement with elderberry extract is within the first…

February 18, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

This lovely little Valentines day recipe is the ultimate combination of my favourite things: pink, Paris & coconut whipped cream. I'm slightly fixated on all things Parisian, and I'll soon be channeling my inner Parisian it-girl in bed with a big plate of these healthy crepes & a cafe-au-lait (almond milk, always) while flipping through the latest issue of the Paris Review and listening to Serge Gainsbourg albums with my hunny. Valentines day fell on a weekday this year so we decided to postpone our celebrations to this weekend. My husband and I are currently relaxing in Prince Edward County,…

January 31, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

Keto Paleo Pumpkin Muffins Yes, I do realize that we're now officially deep into winter and 'pumpkin season' has technically passed along with my hopes & dreams of warm sunny weather. While fall is most definitely over, pumpkin season lives on in my heart and my kitchen whenever I bake up a batch of these delicious treats. These gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo & keto-friendly muffins are my favourite way to reminisce about fall. They're dense, satisfying and evoke that lovely fall feeling that we're all missing right about now. I've made this recipe with both monk fruit sweetener (keeping it keto)…

December 24, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

To be totally honest these cookies came from my quest to incorporate that lonely old bottle of molasses into a tasty holiday recipe. I have a food-first policy in my clinic, meaning that if we can correct a deficiency or health condition by changing your diet then we will definitely explore that option before adding supplements or injections. Molasses is one of those foods that comes up on many of my patient "lists". Looking for more iron, magnesium, B6 & selenium? You better believe molasses is high up on my list of foods to include in order to increase dietary levels…

December 12, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

Keto Chocolate Peppermint Bark with Hazelnuts The holidays are upon us - T'is the season for spending time with family and giving thanks for all the wonderful blessings in our lives. Unfortunately for most of us, it's also the time of year when we majorly over indulge in sugary treats and drinks. Well-meaning colleagues fill workrooms with Christmas cookies, and holiday parties are always over-stocked with pastries & chocolates. While I can get behind the occasional sweet indulgence, it does not mean that I encourage my patients to abandon all of their health goals and go crazy on the sugar…

November 12, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

November is officially 'gut health' month on the blog, and to celebrate I've reworked (and improved) my OG gut-healing gummies recipe. These tasty little treats are fabulous for digestive health because they contain two of my favourite gut-healing supplements: gelatin & glutamine. While most of you loved the original a recipe, a few suggested that they could be a tiny bit sweeter. This version contains all the benefits of my original recipe with a slightly sweeter taste from frozen mangos and a touch of honey. The key to setting these gummies is the addition of a high quality gelatin supplement. Gelatin…

November 4, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bar Recipe (Sugar-free / Keto-friendly) Halloween has passed and you're likely now stuck with a bunch of old pumpkins and a lingering sugar hangover. Luckily for you, this keto & paleo pumpkin pie bar is the solution to all of your problems. Made with low-carb, grain-free flours and monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar it's the perfect low-sugar healthy treat to easy you out of your sugar-coma. If you're feeling ambitious you can roast up those old pumpkins to use as your pumpkin puree, but canned pumpkin works just as well in this recipe. I've eaten a slice…

October 31, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

The Best Ever Spelt Pumpkin Loaf [Dairy-free Recipe] Nostalgia is delicious, and this recipe fondly reminds me of my four long years at Naturopathic medical school. The cafeteria on campus made the world's most delicious pumpkin loaf, and I indulged in a sweet little slice almost everyday during our mid-morning lecture breaks. I've been trying for years to recreate the recipe myself and I finally nailed it with this easy and delicious recipe. While not gluten-free, I find most of my gluten 'sensitive' patients do well with a little spelt in their diets (I include myself in this category, wheat…