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Mango Ginger Smoothie
On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a smoothie, especially our Mango Ginger Smoothie. Packed with nutrients and freshness, our Mango Ginger Smoothie will keep you satiated for a few hours. It is a meal in itself or can be used as a post-workout snack. Adding ginger gives it that…
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Nacho Soup
If you are feeling a little Mexican, then this Nacho Soup is the perfect way to warm you up on a cool summer night. At C’est La Vie Wellness, we love soups because it is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables. In the case of this Nacho Soup, we also used…
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Sugarless Breakfast Cookies
If you love cookies but don’t love all that added sugar, then these Sugarless Breakfast Cookies are perfect for you. Most commercial cookies are full of sugar and unhealthy fats. Our Sugarless Breakfast Cookies have no sugar added and are a great source of fibre and healthy fats. No Sugar = Better Health One great…
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Homemade Nut Milk with Sea Moss Gel
Homemade Nut Milk With Sea Moss Gel I have been making nut milks for years, using various combos of nuts and seeds. However, I was looking for a way to get a thicker milk that would stay homogenous, even after a few days in the fridge. After some research, I found the perfect ingredient:…
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How to Prepare Sea Moss
By Lyne Desforges, Holistic Nutritionist & Culinary Expert Making Sea Moss Gel I love when my kitchen becomes a nutrition lab as I experiment with new foods, new ingredients, and new recipes. I had heard about adding Sea Moss (also know as Irish Moss or red algae) to homemade nut milk as a natural thickener…
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Sea Moss: A Superfood?
By Lyne Desforges, Holistic Nutritionist & Culinary Expert Sea Moss: A Superfood? I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new foods. After reading about how sea moss is a great thickener for homemade nut milk, I decided to order some and give it a try. I also wanted to see if all the…
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Sweet Potato Nachos
Getting ready to watch the game? Add these healthy vegan/vegetarian nachos to your snack list. Your taste buds will love the spices and your palate will appreciate the various textures. By omitting corn chips and dairy cheese, we have reduced the inflammatory component. Using some good fats like walnuts and avocados means we are nourishing…
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Fall Harvest Soup
Soup is a stable in our household. You can mix and match vegetables according to what you have in your refrigerator. Our Fall Harvest Soup is a great way to use up the wonderful variety of vegetables that are available at your local farmers’ market in the fall. Adding an apple to the soup gives…
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Key Nutrients to Strengthen Your Immune System
By Helen KwonRegistered Holistic Nutritionists and Reiki Master Cold and flu season is here. But don’t let that cramp your style and limit you from doing what you love! Now is the time to strengthen your immune system so you can do your favourite activities all winter long. Food plays an integral role when it…
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Homemade Bone Broth
Bone Broth: Memories of Our Childhood Our sense of smell is strongly linked to our memories. Nothing brings back better memories for us than the smell of bone broth simmering on the stove or in the slow-cooker. Your memory might be more about having homemade chicken soup when feeling a little under the weather. Whatever…