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Dairy Free Coffee Cacao Nib Sundae (vegan)

Prep Time: 5 min
Serves: depend if you want to share...

I use New Barn because they care about quality ingredients which unfortunately nowadays is not the case with most companies. They make it with ingredients you would use at home, ones you can pronounce! I was a bit hesitant when trying this out even though I love New Barns almond milk which I have been using for a while now and recommending to my clients. This combo is super easy and is a great base for whatever fun topping you have on hand; hemp seeds, berries, nuts, a chocolate drizzle. Hey, I don't say to eat desserts often but when you do, make sure they aren't going to hurt you and your gut, make it worth it and make it taste delicious.

Smoked Salmon Tostada // Gluten & Dairy Free

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: none

Serves: 4

This recipe is crunchy, creamy and so dang simple. You could make it as an appetizer for a party and throw any veggies on top or have it for lunch as I often do. I know "frying" is thought of as bad for you, but when you control the frying environment and when you cook with a high heat oil, like coconut or avocado oil, you are not getting rancid or oxidized fats which are very inflammatory, which is common for most restaurants.

Raw Pad Thai with Kelp Noodles & Almond Butter Sauce

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: none
Serves: 4

Pad thai is a favorite for many but do you know what is actually in it? Think inflammatory vegetable oils, oxidized peanuts, and some gluten-filled noodles. Sorry to burst your bubbles but that pad thai is usually not the healthiest thing on the menu! So this recipe was created to give that same creaminess but with a healthy twist of course. Perfect for a spring lunch with friends, or a hot summer day. It is gluten and dairy free and feel free to throw in all your favorite seasonal veggies. I love this recipe with grilled chicken or shrimp, but of course, it's up to you if you want added protein.

Veggies, Recipes, KETO, SaladsTorie Borrelli HallApril 3, 2018ketogenic, kelp noodle, almond butter, pad thai, asian, gluten free, nut butter, zoodlesComment

Superfood Seed Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
Serves: about 1 cup

This superfood seed mixture was inspired by my recent travels to Australia where they would throw a bunch of nuts on salads. I would not say Australia is very progressive when it comes to food but we were lucky enough to visit some amazing farm to table restaurants that were very unique. I try to always take some inspo back from my travels and this nut mixture is just that. This mixture is great to add to your meal prep list and should be stored in the fridge with the rest of your nuts and seeds (yes if they are not in your fridge they should be so they do not become rancid). Throw them on your salad or use them as a snack, and feel free to add your own touch to them by using your favorite spices.

Recipes, KETO, Whole 30, SnacksTorie Borrelli HallMarch 13, 2018ketogenic, nuts, seeds, superfoods, snacksComment

Are you inflamed, it might be that bed of yours?

Did you know you spend a third of your life wrapped up in your sheets? What type of sheets do you cuddle up in at night? What do you wash your sheets with?

Tips From Torie, VIDA LEARNTorie Borrelli HallJanuary 22, 2018wellness, sheets, bedtime, organic, health, body, mind, non-toxicComment

Italian Tapenade

This recipe was created as a side dish, dip, spread, to go with my keto reboot plan because so many of you are asking me what I eat and how to eat high-fat. I love making a ton of recipes on the weekend and then using it during the week and this one is dang good. I like to put it in my coconut wraps, dip Mary's crackers in it, or add some to my quick high-fat salad lunch. Remeber that anchovies are a superfood and you can't even taste them! I swear!

Veggies, RecipesTorie Borrelli HallJanuary 14, 2018ketogenic, tapenade, capers, olive oil, anchovies, olives, spreadComment

Are you being zapped? Learn how to protect yourself from harmful EMFs

Tech neck and sitting for long periods of time (hello standing desk!) have received a lot of attention but EMFs go beyond those and impacts you and your entire family on a daily basis. They are active indoors and outdoors. Wherever you go, EMFs are surrounding you. By being more aware of your body as a whole and all that goes into it, including environment, sleep, electronics, genetics, and stress, you can greatly reduce your EMF exposure in just a few easy steps.

Tips From TorieTorie Borrelli HallJanuary 10, 2018EMF, Radiation, cell phoneComment

Bone Broth (it's not just a trend)

Whether you are treating an ailment or you just want to add some nutrient dense flavors into your cooking, if you aren’t already making BROTH, let me explain why you should.

Recipes, Meat, DinnerTorie Borrelli HallJanuary 5, 2018broth, heal, bones, pasture raised, GAPS diet, Weston A PriceComment

Peppermint Pomegranate Mules with Ginger

I wanted to make something festive and of course something that tastes delicious and would be fun to make in a punch bowl or just for some family. I found organic pomegranate juice at Trader Joes after fresh pressing it for the event so I would recommend buying that. Has anyone ever tried juicing a fresh pom? Not only is it time-consuming but it is so dang messy, I hope you enjoy and make sure to take you a ctivated charcoal !