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The SUPERFOOD you probably are not eating, ORGAN MEAT!

Looking back at my formative years, I think about the many memories (good and bad) that surrounded my family kitchen. Every night we’d come together to cook, eat and talk about our day. Sometimes we’d fight over who got the first taste of marinara, and other times, my dad would fry up some chicken liver and onions, and it would quite-literally clear the room.

Dad would wrangle us back and make us try it, “just once”, he would say. That small practice of giving new and unfamiliar things a chance helped to shape me into the cook and eater I am today. I attribute so many of my foodie obsessions to dad, from creamy pâté to briny raw oysters.

Vanilla Ice Cream (Keto and Dairy Free)

Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus 2 hours freezing time minimum

Dang it’s hot out, with all this heat all I want to do is eat ice cream! So, during COVID I have been working on my ice cream skills. The first 2 rounds I made ice cream scrambled eggs and I still ate it because I spent a ton of time prepping the fresh passionfruit in it. The good news is I recently nailed it with a little help from my favorite alternative bakers over at Sweet Laurel, if you love baking gluten and grain-free they are your girls. Their stuff is amazing and since I am far from a great baker, they help inspire me. This ice cream recipe is simple once you get down the basics. Compared to store-bought ice cream this is so much healthier for you, no fillers, additives, high sugar, artificial flavors etc. I use this ice cream maker and always just keep the insert in the freezer.

Recipes, KETO, SweetsTorie Borrelli HallSeptember 9, 2020ketogenic, yogurt, coconut, berries, fermentation, ice cream, low sugarComment

WINE that does not hurt our health, with a nutrition label to back it up!

Want to drink with no hangover or nasty side effects? Well, did you know not all wine is created equal. Just like the food industry, shortcuts start to take place when there is an increase in production. Commercially made wine can cause excess sugar, preservatives, and other harmful ingredients that are added to enhance flavor and aging. To be exact, the wine companies can legally use over 70 added chemicals AND what is left is your big fat hangover!

Anti-Inflammatory, KETO, Tips From TorieTorie Borrelli HallJune 6, 2020wine, organic, secco wine club

Spice up your VIDA with my new spices!

If you know me you know quality is a huge factor in anything I put in, on or around my body. From food to my sheets, it’s all about reducing toxins and increasing the good guys that boost our immune system, especially right now. Spices are not all created equal. Just like how you choose organic local veggies, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, it is same same. Have you ever considered your spice cabinet could be filled with toxins, heavy metals, GMOs, rancid ingredients, and inflammatory toxins?

The Skinny with Lauryn on Pregnancy, Fasting, Cravings, Keto, and Supplements

I am so excited to share an amazing interview with someone who introduced me to the world of blogging. I was able to connect with Lauryn and get the inside from the The Skinny Confidential, , whom I've been lucky enough to know for many years, about her nutrition and pregnancy journey. She's a badass entrepreneur, soon-to-be-mommy and someone who I look up to. We discussed morning routines, vitamins she's taking, her personal journey to getting pregnant, cravings, and her birth plan (or no plan) all topics that I talk about in more detail in my Mexican Keto Cookbook.

Anti-Inflammatory, KETO, Tips From TorieTorie Borrelli HallDecember 6, 2019keto, tsc, skinnyconf, pregnancy, cravings, supplements, theskinnyconfComment

My Must-Haves For a Healthy Holiday Season

I find that as soon as summer comes to an end and the holiday season kicks off my clients start to stress about getting sick, gaining weight and what the heck to cook. Some rush into a new gym routine, others order take-out to save time, and the smart ones ask me what to do.

Anti-Inflammatory, KETO, Tips From TorieTorie Borrelli HallNovember 27, 2019holiday season, holiday hacks, bulletproof

Bulletproof Pumpkin Spiced "Latte"

This recipe is my healthy festive holiday spin on the traditional Pumpkin Latte you see at places like Starbucks. The difference is my recipe does not contain added sugars (Starbucks is about 65 grams) and additives that leave you feeling horrible and add to weight gain and low energy. My recipe is an upgraded Bulletproof Coffee recipe with pumpkin and spices that are packed with nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin A, and antioxidants that help with brain function and boost energy, plus it tastes delicious!

Recipes, Drinks, KETOTorie Borrelli HallNovember 26, 2019bulletpoof, pumpkin spice, coffee, pumpkin, cinnamon, ghee, brain octane Comments

Red Broth Pozole

Preparation time: 2 hours
Serves 8-10 people

This recipe is one of the many from my “The Mexican Keto Cookbook” which is now available. This cookbook is focused on reducing inflammation without sacrificing flavor. It is packed with authentic, full-flavored, health-conscious recipes designed to burn body fat, increase cognitive function and reduce inflammation. It includes the science behind keto, guides you on how to execute the diet effectively, and provides more than 100 amazing recipes

The Mexican Keto Cookbook: PRESS RELEASE

The Mexican Keto Cookbook is designed to inform and empower readers to not only eat more intuitively, but realize healthy fats don’t make you fat- it’s the opposite really. By incorporating keto concepts into their diets readers will overall benefit from this lifestyle.

Containing more than 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory recipes The Mexican Keto Cookbook (Ten Speed | November 19th 2019 | $24.99 | Hardcover) by Torie Borrelli is packed with authentic, full-flavored, health-conscious recipes designed to increase weight loss and energy and improve brain function. Borrelli provides recipes that are low in carbs, moderate in protein, and high in healthy fats all while being authentically delicious Mexican food. It includes the science behind keto, guides you on how to execute the diet effectively, and provides more than 100 amazing recipes.

Keto "Granola"

Prep Time: 1 hour
Serves: 8

Breakfast is a topic that I talk a lot about with my clients. I find that people feel they have to eat breakfast and usually it consists of sugar and carbs when you actually should be eating fat and protein. Do not even get me started on breakfast cereals that people are feeding their kiddos. Have you seen this post, read the first 4 on what companies like Kellogg are doing to harm us and our kids.