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Posts from the ‘Recipes’ Category

Three ways to use peanut butter (or other nut butters)

Could it be possible that peanut allergies, like gluten sensitivities, are more common in certain parts of the world than in others?

For example, a nutritionist claimed that people who can’t tolerate gluten in North America are able to digest it more easily when they travel outside, because North American food standards are among the lowest in the world.

Kenya may be another case in point. Kenyans adore their locally-grown peanuts and highly processed peanut butters. Related allergies appear to be under the radar and so are healthier alternatives made from almond or cashew nuts. Read more

Why are nut and seed allergies on the rise?

You’ve probably seen or experienced a huge increase in nut and seed consumption over the last few years, because more people are recognizing how delicious and healthy they can be.

At the same time nut and seed allergies are also on the rise. Why? My favourite go to holistic nutritionist Sondi Bruner offers her enlightening responses in today’s interview.

I’ve also included two of her tempting allergen-friendly snack/dessert recipes below. Read more

Vancouverites! Get your power boost with Okanagan Rawsome snacks

So long as my Okanagan Rawsome snacks are in supply (few days left), I’m a little happier to get up in the mornings.

They’re among the most flavourful raw, gluten free, vegan snacks I’ve had.

They come in two types: Krumbleez and Crisps: Read more