What is it with desserts that even when your stomach is full, its hard to say no? As I am learning now in my Nutritionist training, we need to include good fats in our meals so that we not only get all the benefits of the fats but so that we feel satiated by the […]
Healthy Desserts
Healthy Fruit Gummies – Blueberry, Cranberry Coconut and Turmeric Ginger (Refined Sugar free, Paleo , AIP)
A very happy ‘Holi’ to all those who celebrate this wonderful and colorful festival! A riot of colors, splashes of water, water balloons and yummy puran poli (sweet lentil stuffed flatbreads) are the images that come to mind when I think of Holi! Although we cannot afford to be that carefree now as we were […]
Mini Coconut Custard Tarts || Mini Custard Fruit Tarts (Vegan, Paleo, AIP)
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – Anonymous As always with my creations, I was struggling to get the right name for these babies too! They look so cute …what should I call them? Cutie Pie tarts? or So-good-for-you tarts? Well, what’s in a name right? Whatever you decide to call […]
Valentine’s Day Special Cake || Strawberry Banana Cake (Paleo, AIP)
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, […]
Coconut Stuffed Chocolate Crepes with Chocolate Sauce (Gluten free, Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
As kids we were always taught at home that if you have nothing good to say then don’t say anything at all. And that’s what I have always practiced. Why is it so hard then for some others to do the same? OK you might be thinking that someone actually might have said something […]
Chocolate Halwa || Chocolate Singhare ka Halwa || Chocolate Water Chestnut Flour Fudge(Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
This weekend is Sankranti, which is a festival celebrated all over India, albeit in different ways. This festival marks the sun’s transit into the Makara (Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days. As with all festivals, various feasts are prepared for Sankranti too. In western […]
‘Fruits and Veggies’ Smoothie Bowl || Healthy Berry and Banana Smoothie ( Paleo, AIP)
Come again? A smoothie bowl? What’s that? Don’t worry, its nothing too complicated. In fact it’s the easiest way to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet! My earlier post on smoothies really talks about why smoothies are good for you and also gives you plenty of ideas to create your own smoothies. With […]
Chocolate Cashew Nut Bliss Balls / Energy Bars (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan, Raw)
With everyone being in holiday baking mood, distractions are everywhere. Folks like me who have successfully managed to stay on track for the entire past year on a strict paleo, modified AIP diet, however, still struggle when it comes to the holidays. Yeah for me personally, its not the ‘eating’ part that I miss as […]
Pumpkin Donut holes (Paleo, AIP)
Thanksgiving is one festival which I really look forward to! I think I like it even better than Christmas. Of course the food is one big attraction. However, more important than that is the fact that it forces you to look back, reflect and urges you to be thankful. As they say ‘There is always […]
Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies || Coconut flour Brownies (Paleo)
I wonder who discovered brownies and whether it was an accidental discovery? Was it a cake batter not rising adequately or a cookie batter becoming a bit runny? Well, we will never know for sure. But when I googled this question, it seems that in 1906, a cookbook author, Fanny Farmer adapted her chocolate […]
Pumpkin Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
Finally we can say that fall has arrived in New England. This year the weather has been highly unusual with us seeing really high temperatures even in September. I bet that confused the trees and they forgot that their leaves needed to change color 🙂 I had been quite disappointed until now since the lovely […]
Cashew Masala Milk || Cashew Masala Latte (Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar free)
Masala Milk is a traditional Indian drink made using milk blended with nuts, spices and flavors. I am not sure which part of India this drink originated from. In Maharashtra, during Kojagiri Poornima, it is a ritual to serve Masala doodh (Milk) after watching the full bright moon. Many people fast on this day and make […]