apples Tag

Posted at 6 April, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

What is the story behind it?  Years ago, I committed to a healthy lifestyle because of my health issues - anxiety, endometriosis, and moody menopause.   The hardest part was finding a healthy way to satisfy my sweet tooth and fuel my body with nutrients instead of spiking my blood sugar and promoting inflammation.   Since then, I have focused on creating nutritious desserts. After all, a delicious homemade cake is a delightful, heart-warming treat.   Every time I make a healthy treat, I focus on adding value to my health by...

Posted at 8 October, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  Today we are talking about the apple, perhaps the most popular fruit on the planet. Walnuts and apples are in season right now. This powerful combination of antioxidants reminds me of my late grandmother, who always had nuts and apples for snacks during the winter months. That was my first lesson in healthy snacking and how to take advantage of the healthy treats in season. I was only five years old at the time, and the memory is still vivid. I still remember my mother, bless her...

Posted at 7 October, 2021 in Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas by

  I like to call October the crisp month because the orchards are full of apples and harvest time. My apple trees have been very generous this year as they have gifted me with beautiful, juicy, crisp apples. These goodies have put me in a baking mood and activated my taste buds accordingly. The recipe I created is easy to prepare, gluten-free, and combines all the health benefits of apples, walnuts, and oats. It's incredible how healthy a simple apple can be! For this reason, I will go into...