Looking back to August 10th 2013, I see it as one of my biggest accomplishments in life. I will never forget the day my friend Dayna convinced me it was somehow a good idea to sign up to run a 50km race. I only had one marathon under my belt, and had only been really trail running for about six months. …
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies! We love this Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe because of all the natural ingredients! These are gluten free and dairy free cookies, ready in 20 minutes. Ingredients: 1 cup of coconut flour or almond flour 1/4 cup of coconut oil 3 tbsp of raw honey 4 whole eggs 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract 1/8 tsp …
The Vegetarian Runner
Many of us follow a specific way of eating. I am not going to use the word “diet” because to be honest, I just don’t like that word. Diet implies limitations and restrictions to eating, one that the individual is not choosing for themselves. Diets always fail, plain and simple. You can’t stick to a way of eating if you …
Quick and Easy Veggie Lettuce Wraps – Gluten Free!
A healthy, hearty dinner that’s quick and easy! I have a lot of food allergies so creating and putting my own spin on recipe ideas is something I have to do a lot of and these lettuce wraps are just the perfect option! Veggie Lettuce Wraps Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 1 head of romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped peppers …
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Walnut Crust – Just in time for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin Pie might be the best dish to capture the essence of fall and the festive of Thanksgiving. This recipe gives the great classic a healthy, gluten free twist! Ingredients Crust: 1 ½ cups almond flour (or whole wheat) ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup raw brown sugar Pinch of salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed …
Gluten Free Brown Sugar and Cinnamon infused Acorn Squash
This recipe is perfect for long, cool, fall nights. It is packed with nutrients and flavour, and is easy to make! I never used to eat squash, but after growing some in garden this summer, I instantly started to think of new recipes to incorporate it into my diet. This is a gluten free recipe as well! One cup of …
Vegetarian Dinner Burrito
This burrito recipe is great for a quick and easy meal that is full of all natural foods! Burritos are a great way to combine all essential nutrients in one bite! We love making this for dinner, it’s perfect for carb loading the week before a big run! Ingredients: – whole wheat/gluten free wrap – re-fried black beans – red …
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites – Grab and go snack!
This recipe is a great, fun and quick snack for before and after a run. Runners don’t generally have enough energy in their body before they head out, and this is a great way to quickly give you the fuel you need. These are also great for the very long hikes and runs. They are light, provide tons of energy, …
Creamy Avocado Citrus Salad Dressing
I made this salad dressing tonight and it was awesome (I think it has to do with the fact I’m obsessed with avocados)! Easy, healthy and delicious. 1 ripe avocado ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup honey 3 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic ¼ cup cilantro ½ small jalapeno ¼ cup water or more, (thin to preference) Salt …