Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor
630 Peter Robertson Blvd L6R1T4 Brampton, ON, Canada

Sweet potato spice muffins are still a favourite go-to snack, shared by my dear friend @ashleylweber almost 10 years ago! The nutmeg and cinnamon are warming spices, making it a nice treat for the cooler days ahead Ingredients: - 2 cups nuts (I use almonds and walnuts) - 1/2 cup coconut flakes... - 1.5 cups grated sweet potato (skin included) - 4 eggs - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup - 2 tsp baking soda - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 1/4 tsp nutmeg Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients, pour into a muffin tin lined with muffin liners and bake for 30 minutes. #glutenfreedairyfree #healthyanddelicious #healthymuffinrecipe #naturopath

I’ve recently been loving egg muffins! They’re easy to make and are a great protein packed snack or breakfast on-the-go. Recipe featured above: - 1 tbsp avocado oil - 1/2 onion, finely diced - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced... - 1 cup Swiss chard, chopped (can substitute with spinach or kale) - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped - 10 eggs - 1/4 cup milk or milk substitute - salt and pepper to taste - 1 large zucchini, thinly sliced (or substitute with asparagus or broccoli) - 6 slices prosciutto (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Sauté onions and garlic in avocado oil, then add red pepper, chard and spinach until chard has wilted. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add in the garlic/onion/veggie mix and zucchini and stir until well combined. Line muffin tins with a muffin liner and half a slice of prosciutto (if using). Ladle egg mixture into each muffin cup and bake for 20 minutes. What’s your favourite egg muffin combo? #healthybreakfastideas #healthysnackideas #naturopathicdoctor #naturopath

Simple summer salad! It’s been too hot to cook so lunches have been a random combination of what’s in the fridge. This combo worked quite nicely, with everyone going for seconds! 1 can black beans, rinsed corn, cooked & sliced off two cobs 1 red pepper, diced... 1 orange pepper, diced 1/3 cucumber, chopped 1 cup edamame, cooked fresh chives and cilantro, to taste juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup EVOO salt and pepper pepper to taste #healthyanddelicious #summersalads #naturopathicdoctorapproved

First attempt at zucchini banana chocolate chip muffins a success! With all the extra zucchini from the garden I need some more ideas to use it up. What are your favourite summer zucchini recipes? Ingredients: - 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds + 3 tbsp water - 1 zucchini, grated... - 2 ripe bananas, mashed - 1/4 cup almond milk (or another milk substitute) - 2 tbsp natural peanut butter - 1 tsp vanilla - 2 cups oat flour (purchased from @bulkbarnfoods but can be made by blending oats) in a food processor - 2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Directions: - Mix flaxseeds with water and set aside for 2-3 minutes. - Mix dry ingredients (oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda). - Mix wet ingredients (zucchini, bananas, milk, peanut butter, vanilla and flax/water mixture) - Combine wet + dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips - Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes #veganmuffinrecipe #zucchinimuffins #summerbaking

This has recently been my new favourite green tea . I’ve always been a fan of green tea not just for its numerous health benefits (particularly for women), but also for the calm focus it brings me. This is due to the combination of caffeine + theanine (a nutrient known for its effects on calming the nervous system). What’s your favourite type of green tea? #greentea #womenshealth

I never fail to be impressed and in awe of the simple beauty of nature. It calms me, it grounds me, it helps me pause and remember what’s important. Wishing everyone a beautiful long weekend! #yourbrainonnature #nofilter #calmandgrounded #gratitude

Eggs and avocado on toast. Healthy delicious and satisfying!

My favourite salad these days: cheesy garlicky kale salad. The base is kale massaged with dressing below), topped with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and nutritional yeast. I’ll either add chickpeas or chicken for extra protein. Do you have a favourite summer salad? Ingredients for the dressing:* - 1 large or 2 small cloves of garlic - 1/2 cup parsley (loosely packed)... - juice of half a lemon (approximately 2 tbsp) - 1/2 cup tahini - 2/3 cup filtered water - 1/2 tsp salt *This dressing makes several servings and can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. #kalesalads #healthyanddelicious #summerrecipes #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicliving #foodforwomenshealth

Trout, Swiss chard, and pesto pasta for dinner tonight! So often when I speak with patients about nutrition to support their health goals I’m asking them to modify what they currently eat rather than start a whole new diet plan. My three most common recommendations: increase the portion of veggies (2 cups or half the plate) increase the portion of protein (1/4 of the plate) reduce the portion of carbohydrates (1/4 of the plate or less than the size of the protein)... If you’re still hungry, go for seconds! (In the same veg/protein/carb ratio.) #healthyanddelicious #eatthecarbs #nutritionforwomenshealth #nutritionforwomen

Smoothie to start the day! Here’s one of my favourite go-to’s: 1 cup fruit (today I used frozen wild blueberries and bananas) handful of spinach 1 cup cashew milk (use more if you like a thinner smoothie) 2 tbsp almond butter... 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds 1 tsp fish oil (flavour is 100% hidden in the smoothie) 1 scoop protein powder (I rotate between @designsforhealth and @sunwarrior ) Blend until smooth and creamy and enjoy! What are your favourite smoothie combinations? #smoothierecipes #healthybreakfastrecipes #proteinsmoothie #teamhealthywomen

Such a good reminder. Thanks @menopause.nutritionist! #bodypositivity

Can’t get enough of this creamy, delicious, peanut butter banana ice cream! Just 3 ingredients: 3 ripe bananas (frozen in slices) 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 3 tbsp chocolate chips... Blend bananas and peanut butter in a food processor with an S blade until creamy and smooth. Top with chocolate chips and enjoy! (Works best of you take the bananas out of the freezer in advance to soften up). #healthyanddelicious #healthyandeasy #summertreats

No food in the fridge for dinner? A quick stop at the grocery store on my home from work lead to this simple yet satisfying dinner. Bonus: I now have leftover chicken to create some more quick and easy meals this weekend! #eatinghealthyonthego #simpleyetsatisfying

Grain free pumpkin loaf! Recipe in this month’s newsletter, coming out on Thursday. Sign up at www.drgri.com #healthyanddelicious #holidaybaking

Roasted apple parfait! Perfect for the fall season. Recipe coming out in November’s newsletter this week, sign up at www.drgri.com! #healthyanddelicious #healthyrecipewin #healthysnacks

Getting ready for a quiet night in with one of my favourite guilt-free snacks, #kalechips ! So simple to make: preheat oven to 375, tear a bunch of kale into bite sized pieces, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp tahini, 1/2 tsp salt and mix well with your hands to combine. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes and enjoy! #healthysnacks #healthyanddelicious

Eating with the seasons means it's almost time to swap salads for warm and hearty soups! Stay tuned for this yummy, healthy and satisfying lentil soup recipe in October's newsletter! sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.drgri.com #healthyeating #healthyanddelicious #naturopathicdoctor #eatingwiththeseasons

This new recipe from the July edition of #alivemagazine is a keeper! Honey glazed chicken with golden beet salsa, served with a side of wild rice and grilled zucchini. Beets are a great blood builder and one of nature's best liver cleansers. At the end of summer and early fall when they're in season, I try to eat them at least once a week. Try them boiled, roasted, or raw and grated into a salad! #healthyrecipewin #healthyanddelicious #detox