Going on this eczema diet has been bad and good. The down side to this detox is going out with friends. Most restaurants do not cater to the food sensitive folks. Yes a lot of restaurants have gluten free foods, but to compensate for the lack of taste, they may add cheese, sugar or eggs. …
Category: Healthy Eating
Eat Like a Dragon Boat Paddler
Being an athlete isn’t just about the training and keeping fit. Its also about your diet. There are many things to consider when you finish a work out. Protein to repair muscles, fluids to replenish what you loss and of course carbohydrates to replace the fuel you used. Here’s a meal I love after I…
Eczema Diet Part 2…. Homemade Soymilk
It has been a month now since I have started with the eczema diet. I have been watching what I eat carefully. I have still been avoiding wheat, eggs, sugar, dairy and coffee. (Although I took a couple sips of black coffee… blah. How do people do it. I have also allowed myself some cheat…
Eczema Diet Part 1
If you have read my previous posts, then you will know about my struggles with eczema. I have had eczema since really little. I know in the past that the wild rose cleanse has helped control my eczema. Diet plays such an important role when it comes to skin. A little while ago I purchased…
3 Day Detox with Dr Oz
Dr.Oz’s 3 Day Detox cleanse. I have been struggling with eczema for years and have trying many things to see if it will help. Right now I have been trying Omega 3-6-9 supplements and increasing my multivitamin intake. I thought it was time for a good cleanse. It is not like I eat unhealthy. I…
Coconut Oil Chocolates
Coconut oil is the best! It is so good for you. The lauric acid in the coconut oil helps to fight bacteria, viruses and fungus. It also helps you fight Candida yeast. It is wonderful for your skin and hair. This recipe is super easy and will impress your friends. All you need is coconut…
Butter Coffee? Butter Tea? What!?
Butter in your coffee you say? Well I stumbled across this recipe while I was looking for ways to add coconut oil to my diet. Butter coffee isn’t new. You can find variations of this in Tibet where they put butter in tea. I have yet to find it in Vancouver. Butter in your coffee…
Watermelon Jerky
I came across a recipe for watermelon jerky and I wanted to give it a try. All you need is a watermelon, a dehydrator and lots of time. Slice the watermelon into 1 inch slices. Place them on a dehydrator. You can season them with a bit of salt and spices but I left…
Eat like a Saiyan….. Senzu Beans
Ever wondered what super saiyans eat? Well they eat Senzu Beans! My version of a Senzu Bean is the Power Sphere from the Rebar cook book. They make a wonderful snack for hiking, running, hockey or even dragonboating. It is very simple and can be done a couple days in advance. You can even freeze…
Cheesy Kale Chips
Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. It is very versatile and can be cooked in many different ways. I love it in soup, in Chinese stir fry, baked in the oven, added to stews, smoothies and my favorite as chips. I was talking to my neighbor one day and he told…