Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap (Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto)

Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap (Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto)

Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap is the perfect quick and healthy lunch recipe! It’s super easy to prepare with just 6 simple ingredients needed and zero cooking time. This delicious gluten & grain free wrap is also paleo, low-carb & keto.

DID YOU KNOW? Sauerkraut’s live and active probiotics have beneficial effects on the health of your digestive tract — and therefore the rest of your body too.

That’s because a very large portion of your immune system actually lives within your gut and is run by bacteria that live within your intestinal flora.

Imbalances in gut bacteria have been associated with a long list of health related problems and increased risks of disease, but luckily obtaining good bacteria from probiotic foods has repeatedly demonstrated health benefits in clinical settings.

Probiotic foods can be beneficial for reducing symptoms like IBS, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitives and other digestive disorders since they can help lower the presence of toxins, inflammation and bad bacteria living within your gut.

In the process, sauerkraut and other fermented foods help you better absorb nutrients from the food you’re eating and even help manage your appetite, since they have an effect on hormones.

Sauerkraut with live bacterial cultures can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Read the label to make sure it contains live cultures.

Give this gluten free Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap a try! It makes for a great lunch or dinner when you want healthy & probiotic-rich food.

Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap (Paleo, Keto)

What you need for Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap:

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Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap (Paleo, Keto)

Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap

Tuna & Sauerkraut Wrap is the perfect quick and healthy lunch recipe! It’s super easy to prepare with just 6 simple ingredients needed and zero cooking time. This delicious gluten & grain free wrap is also paleo, low-carb & keto.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 can wild albacore tuna
  • 3 tbsp sauerkraut
  • 1/4 cup sprouts of choice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil mayo , or unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 coconut wrap, I use NUCO organic coconut wraps

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients (except for coconut wrap) together in a bowl.
  • Place mixture in the center of the coconut wrap, fold and enjoy!
Keyword coconut, dairy free, easy meal, gluten free, grain free, healthy lunch, sauerkraut, wrap
Coconut Matcha Protein Balls (AIP, Paleo)

Coconut Matcha Protein Balls (AIP, Paleo)

Coconut Matcha Protein Balls are a yummy snack filled with protein, tiger nuts, coconut, dates & matcha! They’re AIP friendly, paleo & delicious!

Did you know that coconut oil can be helpful when it comes to weight loss? Here are 3 ways coconut oil supports weight loss …

#1 BOOSTS METABOLISM

Coconut oil is high in MCTs (medium chain triglycerides), which are fatty acids that are metabolized differently than most other fats, leading to beneficial effects on metabolism.

Several studies confirm that when humans replace the fats they are eating with MCT fats, they burn more calories.

Therefore, a calorie from coconut oil is NOT the same as a calorie from olive oil or butter (although these fats are perfectly healthy too).

#2 REDUCES APPETITE

Many studies on MCTs show that compared to the same amount of calories from other fats, MCTs increase feelings of fullness and lead to a reduction in calorie intake.

So, coconut oil boosts fat burning (“calories out”) and it also reduces appetite (“calories in”).

#3 SHRINKS BELLY FAT

Eating coconut is particularly effective at reducing the harmful belly fat in the abdominal cavity, which is strongly associated with disease.

Studies also show that MCTs lead to weight loss, but the weight loss effects of coconut oil appear to be fairly mild, except for the abdominal fat.

Now give these delicious, coconut-rich protein balls a try! They’re AIP, Paleo & IBS friendly.

Coconut Matcha Protein Balls

What you need for Coconut Matcha Protein Balls:

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Coconut Matcha Protein Balls

Coconut Matcha Protein Balls

Coconut Matcha Protein Balls are a yummy snack filled with protein, tiger nuts, coconut, dates & matcha! They're AIP friendly, paleo & delicious!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: AIP, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 20 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup tiger nut flour, or almond flour if not following AIP
  • 4 tbsp PurePaleo Protein powder vanilla, or PurePea vanilla for vegan/not AIP version*
  • 2 tsp matcha green tea
  • 4 pitted dates, soaked for a few minutes
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted & cooled
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter/manna, melted & cooled

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until ingredients start to stick together. If mixture is too dry, add 1 tsp of coconut butter or oil at a time. If mixture is too wet, add 1 tsp of tiger nut flour (or almond flour) at a time.
  • Scoop out mixture with a tablespoon, press firmly together then roll into balls.
  • Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for later.
Keyword coconut, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, matcha, nut free, protein balls, protein powder
Healthy Snacks When You’re On The Go

Healthy Snacks When You’re On The Go

In this article, you’ll find a list of my favourite healthy snacks for when you’re on the go. These snacks are free of gluten, grains, dairy, soy, industrial vegetable and seed oils, artificial sugar and sweeteners and other unhealthy ingredients. If you’re following a paleo, low-carb, keto, AIP or plant-based diet, there’s lots of great options here for you.

How often do you find yourself in the air, on the road, behind a desk or running errands with no healthy food options when your hunger pains strike?

In today’s fast-paced world it’s easy to get suckered into the overwhelming amount of crappy snack options. Not only are people pressed for time these days, but they’re also short on places to get good quality food and snacks.

Keeping your kitchen stocked with easy ‘grab and go’ snacks is a great way to avoid getting caught in old eating patterns.

Below, you’ll find a list of snack foods that I keep my cupboards, fridge and freezer stocked with. On days when I’m on the go, I pack my bag with a couple of these items in case hunger strikes and I’m still far from home.

healthy snacks when you're on the go

Healthy Snacks When You’re On The Go

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Healthy Snack Recipes

Homemade Snack Recipes

Muffins:

Balls:

Cookies:

Bars:

Healthy Protein & Snack Bars

Healthy Protein & Snack Bars

What’s your favourite healthy snack? Let me know in the comment section below.

Easy Green Smoothie with Protein (Paleo, Keto)

Easy Green Smoothie with Protein (Paleo, Keto)

This Easy Green Smoothie with Protein makes for a healthy and super easy meal replacement! It’s LOADED with organic super-foods, high-quality protein & healthy fats. Perfect for when you’re short on time and/or fresh veggies and fruit.

Are you looking for an easy way to fill your body with nutrient-rich fuel that’ll keep you feeling energized for the busy day and week ahead?

If your lifestyle is anything like mine then you don’t always have time to fill your fridge and freezer with green goodness–and even if it’s full, you may not have time to prepare your greens.

That’s where a high-quality greens powder comes to the rescue. My fridge and freezer might not always be stocked with greens, BUT my cupboard is!

PaleoGreens has come to my rescue on many occasions, including when …

  • I’m in a rush and need to prep my smoothie fast
  • I’m low on energy
  • I feel a cold coming on
  • I’m super lazy, but still want to fuel myself with good stuff
  • I’m looking to cleanse and detox

PaleoGreens organic greens powder

Here’s what makes this organic greens powder top in its class …

  • Fruits: High-antioxidant berries, such as cranberry, raspberry, and blueberry + camu camu which is high in Vitamin C
  • Sulfur-rich cruciferous vegetables + sprouts: Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, collards
  • Colorful and high phytonutrient vegetables: Beet, carrot, tomato, spinach
  • Detox Greens & Juices: Spirulina, chlorella, barley grass and wheat grass juice powders — high in antioxidants and great for detox
  • ORAC Blend: Proprietary blend of grape seed and grape skin extracts, with guaranteed high ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) content. The ORAC score is a measurement of a food’s potential for neutralizing the damaging free radicals implicated in aging and physical degeneration.

PaleoGreens is superior to many commercially available greens powders for several reasons:

  • Over 90% organic ingredients
  • No grain/legumes fibers or components, least allergenic
  • No alfalfa, a common ingredient in all other leading brands
  • Special gentle processing that retains potency
  • Proven ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity) value
  • Great taste, with no added sugar

Give my Easy Green Smoothie with Protein a try. It makes for a healthy and super easy meal replacement–and it’s LOADED with organic super-foods!

Learn more about PaleoGreens and its awesome list of organic ingredients HERE.

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Easy Green Smoothie with Protein

Easy Green Smoothie with Protein

This Easy Green Smoothie with Protein makes for a healthy and super easy meal replacement! It's LOADED with organic super-foods, high-quality protein & healthy fats. Perfect for when you're short on time and/or fresh veggies and fruit.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Smoothie
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup unsweetened nut milk, or water
  • 1 tbsp PaleoGreens, link in notes
  • 1 scoop PurePaleo Protein, or 2 scoops PurePea Protein (vegan option)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup fruit of choice, optional
  • A few ice cubes, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, grain free, green smoothie, greens powder, healthy smoothie, organic greens, soy free
Guacamole (AIP, Plant-Based, Keto)

Guacamole (AIP, Plant-Based, Keto)

This delicious Guacamole recipe is quick and easy to make, naturally plant-based, keto & paleo, and always the winning dip at a party! Additionally, this healthy green mash can be used to top salads, burgers and even eggs!

DID YOU KNOW? One avocado contains between 11–17 grams of fiber, which is more than almost any other fruit and most servings of vegetables, grains and beans too!

High-fiber foods are important if you experience digestive issue since fiber helps to increase healthy bacteria in your gut while decreasing bad bacteria that may be the cause of digestive disorders.

In addition, fiber adds bulk to your poop, supports regular bowl movements, and helps remove waste and toxins from your body.

Enjoy this guacamole with/on:

Avocados for guacamole

What you need for Guacamole:

  • Ripe avocados
  • Red onion
  • Garlic
  • Lime
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Cumin (omit for AIP version)
  • Sea salt & black pepper

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Guacamole

This delicious Guacamole recipe is quick and easy to make, naturally plant-based, keto & paleo, and always the winning dip at a party! Additionally, this healthy green mash can be used to top salads, burgers and even eggs! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

  • 3 large ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin, omit for AIP version
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and mash avocados in a bowl.
  • Add in onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, sea salt and black pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients and enjoy!  Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. Consume within 2 days.

Notes

TIME SAVER: If you have a food processor, throw all ingredients in and pulse until everything is chopped and mixed to your liking.
Keyword avocado, cilantro, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, lime, soy free, vegan
Easy Baked Drumsticks (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

Easy Baked Drumsticks (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

Easy Baked Drumsticks are the perfect wholesome food to add to your weeknight dinner menu. This 4 ingredient recipe is quick to prepare–just toss everything in a bowl, place in the oven and wait for crispy & juicy drumsticks to appear! This recipe is AIP friendly, low-carb, keto & paleo.

DID YOU KNOW? Dark meat contains more nutrients than white meat.

Because white meat has about half the saturated fat of dark meat, it has been considered the “healthier” alternative.

BUT while white meat is largely a protein delivery system, dark meat contains not only a high source of protein, but nutrients too.

Dark meat is far richer in minerals such as iron, zinc and selenium, as well as vitamins A, K, and the B complex — B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin) B6, B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin).

In addition, dark meat is high in taurine – a nutrient known to aid in anti-inflammation, blood pressure regulation, healthy nerve function, the production of bile acid, which breaks down fat, and other important functions.

Consider replacing some of your white meat chicken dishes with some dark meat chicken dishes. Try my Easy Baked Drumsticks and some of my other delicious dark chicken meat dishes …

Easy Baked Drumsticks (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

What you need for Easy Baked Drumsticks:

  • Chicken drumsticks
  • Avocado oil
  • Dried parsley
  • Onion powder
  • Sea salt
  • Black Pepper

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Easy Baked Drumsticks (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

Easy Baked Drumsticks

Easy Baked Drumsticks are the perfect wholesome food to add to your weeknight dinner menu. This 4 ingredient recipe is quick to prepare--just toss everything in a bowl, place in the oven and wait for crispy & juicy drumsticks to appear! This recipe is AIP friendly, low-carb, keto & paleo.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 3

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, pastured
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Toss chicken drums and oil in a bowl.
  • Add all spices and coat drums in seasoning.
  • Place on baking dish and bake at 425 F for 45-minutes.
Keyword chicken, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy dinner, quick dinner, soy free