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When I make a salad, I want it to be the main meal.  The star.  I never want to be hungry after eating one and I don’t ever want to be left feeling empty, pathetic and deprived (ok, maybe a little dramatic, but you get my drift).

So over the years, I’ve develop a few basic “rules” when it comes to making my salads . . .

Am I right in saying that so many "healthy" recipes these days are sweetening their cakes/muffins with applesauce?  

So what to do when getting your hands on organic apple sauce with NOTHING ELSE ADDED is harder than you think . . .

So why should we eat carrots?  I have a very good reason for you right here!

Just a simple recipe.  

Nothing fancy and nothing complicated.

Only 1 warning - MUST LOVE CHOCOLATE!

The time has come to say a fond farewell to my favourite season of them all - Autumn!

So I thought I’d take this opportunity to quickly pop in and share with you some of my favourite Autumn recipes.

For those of you who can tolerate nuts, they're a great way to boost your intake of protein and good fats - helping to keep you satiated, and I've got the most delicious muffin recipe, highlighting the humble almond, for you to indulge in . . . 

I've just eaten the best paleo chocolate cake ever!

Yes, I realise this a bold statement, one said by many, but with the very first bite, I was not only smitten with this cake, I was in love.  Head over heels . . .

Today is all about the final fat-soluble vitamin in my little series - Vitamin K.

Want to know more about why you should get more of this vitamin into your life?

Today it's all about fat-soluble vitamin No. 3

Vitamin E

Along with a quick, simple and absolutely delicious tapenade recipe filled with vitamin E and good fats!

So we recently chatted about fat-soluble vitamin A and how if you want your body to absorb all of the brilliant benefits this vitamin provides, then you had to consume it with fat.  Fact!

Today, it's all about vitamin D . . .

One of the main reasons my body is now thriving since embracing fat, I believe, is since I now include a good source of it with every one of my meals, my body’s now able to absorb all those wonderful and essential fat-soluble vitamins that I went for years (even decades) without absorbing.  They’re not called fat-soluble vitamins for nothing - and they say nutrient deficiencies can lead to autoimmune disease…..hello Hashimoto’s!!!

Following the Autoimmune Protocol at Easter time?  Never fear ... I have you covered!

I'm all about lamb this Easter.

Wanna know why?

Cake.  Yes, it is possible to be on AIP and eat your cake too.  

Being a lover of baking cakes, making the decision to try the Autoimmune Protocol left me feeling deprived and depressed.  Was I ever going to eat cake again?  Or more to the point, was I ever going to grease a pan, whip up a batter and bake a cake again?

This is one of "those" cakes.  

You know the ones.  

The ones that forgive every mistake you make and the ones you don't have to measure exactly.  My favourite kinda cake . . .

Cranberries.  Did you know the nutrients found in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections, improved immune function and decreased blood pressure?

No wonder they're eaten in abundance at Christmas time!

The humble pea.  

They may be nutrient dense, however these sweet balls of green are actually on the "avoid" list when on AIP. 

Why?  I hear you ask . . .

In my humble opinion, avocados should be crowned King of all foods.

In this little post I share with you:

5 things to know about avocados

4 reasons why to eat avocados

3 things to do with avocados

2 of my favourite avocado recipes

One of my favourite dishes to whip up during the Summer months, when I want to move a little slower.   When my body is craving comfort and nourishment, simplicity and of course, utter deliciousness.