Maca Hemp Energy Bites (Phase 2)
Maca Hemp Energy Bites Recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 c hemp seeds (and 2 TBSP reserved for rolling) ½ c sunflower seeds 2 TBSP maca powder 4 TBSP cocoa powder ½ c tahini or almond butter ¾ c dates, soaked (at least 10 minutes or overnight ) – it’s about 16 dates ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt Instructions: Soak dates in water overnight or at least 10 minutes. Drain dates and set aside. Grind seeds in a blender or food processor. Add the 2 powders and nut/seed butter. Blend in dates and vanilla until mixture is uniform. Shape into
Cardamom Pumpkin Energy Bites (Phase 1)
Cardamom Pumpkin Energy Bites Recipe. Ingredients: ½ c flax seeds 1 c pumpkin seeds ¾ c coconut flakes (unsweetened) (and 2 TBSP reserved for rolling) ¾ c dates, soaked (at least 10 mins) – it’s about 16 dates ¼ tsp cardamom, ground 1 TBSP pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt Instructions: Soak dates in water overnight or at least 10 minutes. Drain dates and set aside. Grind seeds and coconut in a food processor or blender. Blend in dates, cardamom and vanilla and salt just until mixture is uniform. Shape into 3 cm wide balls using a teaspoon or small
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge Recipe Ingredients: 1 Cup Amaranth 3 Cups Water 1 Pinch Cinnamon or Cardamom 1/4 Cup Almond Milk Instructions: Cook for 15-20 minutes until the amaranth is chewy, but not gummy. Add spices and milk to taste and texture you like. You now have lots of options to spice things up with flavor, texture and nutrition! Fruit: Chopped apples or Pears or Berries Nuts: Sliced almonds or Walnuts or Pumpkin seeds Fiber/Seeds: Chia seeds (1 Tbsp) or Hemp seeds (1 Tbsp) or Flax seeds (2 TBSP) or Bee pollen or Shredded coconut
How to support your Detox System
Do you struggle with these health issues? Constipation Acne Skin inflammation (rashes, eczema, psoriasis) Allergies Headaches What do these frustrating health issues all have in common? One - some degree of congestion in a system (a blockage of proper flow or movement) and two - inflammation. By improving your body’s cleansing ability, you will be able to get to the root of these health concerns. Supporting the movement of waste and toxins out of the body greatly reduces systemic inflammation. Decrease inflammation and congestion by cleansing. Support your kidneys, lymph and skin! When we think about ‘cleansing’ or detox’ these
Dr. Heidi Lescanec featured in EcoParent Summer 2022 Edition
Hi I’m Dr Heidi, I’m so excited to be published in EcoParent’s Magazine summer edition. I am so grateful to be featured on the cover and have my selection of my favorite recipes from the past 10 years in this anniversary edition. I’ve cooked for backcountry lodges, retreat centers, adventure trips and the movie industry. I’ve been a naturopathic doctor for the last 20 years. In my clinical training and my practice, these have all reinforced investing time and energy into making nutritious meals. Food is a potent medicine. It also has the transformative power to delight and affect
Discover a ‘New You’ With Dr. Heidi’s Naturopathic Nutrition Ebooks
I view health through a positive lens, allowing me to provide functional guidance for individuals ready to take charge of their health and design their future. One of the best ways to become healthy or maintain an optimized, balanced state is to work with your body's natural rhythms and needs, and my "Renew You" ebook series explains how to do it. Culinary Nutrition—Great Flavors, Big Improvements Nutritional choices are one of the simplest ways to gain control over the most vital aspects of your health. You can't always control what touches your skin or even what you breathe in, but
Dr. Heidi Lescanec Featured In EcoParent Magazine Summer 2022
I’m so excited to be featured on the front cover of EcoParent’s Summer 2022 edition! I’ve been writing for them since they began 10 years ago and I’m so grateful to have a selection of my favourite recipes included in this special issue. You can purchase a digital copy of it on my website at https://www.drheidilescanec.com or get a hard copy at my Vancouver clinic. This 10th Anniversary issue features 40 healthy recipes. These recipes are not only nutritious and great for gut health– they will make you smile at how delicious they taste! Get yours today! Breakfast Salads Spreads,
Butterscotch High Protein Granola Bars
These are great snacks densely and deliciously packed with nutritional goodness for on the go! Ingredients: 1 3/4 Cup oats 3/4 Cup coconut (unsweetened, shredded) 1/4 Cup chia seeds 1/4 Cup hemp seeds 1 Cup sunflower seeds 1/2 Tablespoon flax seeds (ground) 1/2 Cup gogi berries 1/4 Cup coconut oil 2/3 Cup maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 Cup coconut sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Teaspoon lemon zest (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8?12 baking dish (best if lined with parchment paper) Toss the oats, sunflower seeds, and coconut together on a
Grilled Cedar Salmon with Wasabi Ginger Marinade
Grilling salmon on soaked cedar planks infuses it with an incredible smoky aroma and flavour that really elevates this dish beyond your average delicious salmon. This tasty and easy- to-prepare marinade is one of my favourites for the well-loved omega 3-rich salmon. It features fresh ginger root and wasabi zesty warming spices that aid digestion and improve circulation and uses staple ingredients from my kitchen. If I don?t have any fresh ginger on hand, I use frozen ginger root that I always keep in a sealed container in the freezer and pull out and grate as needed. Ingredients: cedar plank(purchased
Delicious Vegan Black Bean Burgers
These savoury vegan burgers are a great source of clean, animal-free protein. Deep, deliciously hued black beans aren’t just an excellent source of fibre, they’re also high in resistant starch and are metabolized much differently than high starch foods like bread and potatoes. The process of metabolizing resistant starch is such that it actually reduces the amount of glucose released into the blood, thus lowering the demand for insulin, which is great for the prevention of blood sugar issues. Not only are they lower on the glycemic index, they are incredibly filling! And by including hemp hearts in the mix,
