Posts by vickinutritionist

Pizza without the carbs! This is gluten-free, paleo/keto-approved, low-carb  pizza crust has a crisp edge and doughy texture which tastes like it’s made from flour – however the only flour used is cauli-“flower”!  Only 3 ingredients are needed to make this crust – cauliflower, eggs and cheese (this is not vegan). Primavera means spring in…

These chocolate peanut butter  keto treats really satisfy a sweets craving while providing MCT fats to fuel your metabolism and curb appetite!   Also known as “fat bombs” these are perfect as an afternoon snack on low-carb or intermittent fasting days, and  for anyone following a keto diet. Replacing sugar in our diet with healthy…

This recipe is based on Burmese Tofu, a traditional dish of Burma (Myamar) made not with soy but with yellow split peas, chickpea flour, turmeric, salt and water.  Chickpea flour, also called besan or gram flour, is naturally gluten free and high in protein, calcium, iron and fiber. Admittedly this is a labour-intensive and time-consuming…

This is a plant-based power meal  chockful of protein, fibre and healthy fats to keep you energized and satisfied for hours.  Hempseeds are indispensable to a vegan diet – they are high in protein, omega 3,6,9 essential fatty acids, magnesium, zinc and iron. Assemble this in a mason jar for a portable no-heat lunch.

A high-fibre, low-carb, protein-rich soup satisfies with the taste of naturally-cured bacon and celeriac root, which has the mouth feel of potato but without all the carbs!  

This salad contains ingredients to help beat the bloat! Cucumbers are 95% water and works to hydrate the body and reduce excess water weight.  Tomatoes improve your body’s energy production by supplying a bounty of biotin and help maintain bone health by serving as a source of vitamin K.  Parsley is high in chlorophyll, and…