One of my favourite desserts during the holidays were fruit crumbles. I've always loved making streusel and adding it over different desserts. I've had to cut back on a lot of desserts because most of them contain gluten and sugar, but ever since I got diagnosed with PCOS, I've been determined to … [Read more...] about Blueberry Crumble
Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters & Dairy-Free Tzatziki
I really love the summer season in Japan because that means that the various farmers will sell their crops in front of their land. Here in Japan, the crops are mixed together with the cities, mostly because of space, so you will always find nature where ever you are. Even if you're in downtown, … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters & Dairy-Free Tzatziki
Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
The other day I was wondering what kind of food us ladies with PCOS crave, but don't usually eat because of sugar or gluten. I decided to ask on my Facebook page what recipes you ladies most crave and the most common answer was sweets. A couple of ladies mentioned cupcakes and cake in general, so … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
Paleo Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
I remember when I was a kid, I used to sleep over at my grandmas house where she would feed me the most amazing homemade food. My ultimate favourite were her delicious juicy Italian meatballs and her homemade yogurt. I always loved eating her meatballs and spaghetti every time I went to see her. … [Read more...] about Paleo Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
Swiss Chard & Fruit Smoothie
Whenever I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast, I like to make quick fruit smoothies with either almond/cashew milk, coconut milk or coconut water. I had some fresh baby swiss chard in my fridge so I wanted to pair it with some fruits that I had on hand. I made this smoothie with some … [Read more...] about Swiss Chard & Fruit Smoothie
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've always loved eating chocolate chip cookies, but I think my mother may love them more than me. If we would buy a box, my mother would for sure eat them all in one sitting. I thought of making some cookies that didn't contain any refined sugar whatsoever. There are a lot of recipes that use … [Read more...] about Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chicken Parmigiana
When I first started my PCOS diet, I realized there were a lot of food that I couldn't eat anymore. This included pasta and fried things because they were always coated with flour. Whenever I feel like eating something that I used to eat, I just need to figure out a way to make it so that if fits … [Read more...] about Chicken Parmigiana
Spinach Dip for Artichoke & Vegetables
I recently received some fresh artichoke from my friends garden and I wanted to show you how to make different dishes with them. Artichokes are not normally available in Japan so I was really excited to receive some! The traditional way to eat artichokes is usually with some remoulade sauce, but … [Read more...] about Spinach Dip for Artichoke & Vegetables
Breakfast Sausage Cups
I mentioned in my previous post that I like to have some breakfasts on the go because I don't usually have time in the morning to make a full breakfast. What I usually do instead is make things that I can grab and eat. I made these today for this week's breakfast. They are breakfast sausage cups … [Read more...] about Breakfast Sausage Cups
A Simple Low-Carb Keto Breakfast
You might be wandering what are some good breakfast ideas when you eat low-carb, so I was thinking of sharing with you the different breakfasts that I make! On the weekends I like to sit down and take time to eat breakfast, but during the weekdays I usually like to grab something and go because I … [Read more...] about A Simple Low-Carb Keto Breakfast
Keto Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast
I've been eating a lot of Keto-friendly food these past few days so I'd thought of sharing one of my favourite meal this week. If you ever start a Keto diet, you may seem lost at first, so I suggest you stick with simple things. Things that you know. From then, you can slowly add more things into … [Read more...] about Keto Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chickpea Salad
Whenever I pack my lunches, I always make sure to include a little portion of salad as a side. I always like to make a big batch that way I can eat some every day. This week I decided to make a chickpea salad as I wanted to use up the veggies in my fridge. This salad is so versatile as you can add … [Read more...] about Chickpea Salad
Freshly Squeezed Sugar-free Lemonade
When life gives you lemon, make lemonade. Right? Every week I order a fruit box from my organic grocer and get different organic fruits. This week I received a mini pineapple, 2 oranges and 2 lemons. I decided to make some homemade lemonade with my lemons because the weather has been so hot … [Read more...] about Freshly Squeezed Sugar-free Lemonade
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
I've always loved to order Chinese take-out and order some sweet and sour meatballs, but most of the time these meatballs are filled with either breadcrumbs or flour and the sauce is made with soy sauce, sugar, and corn starch. All of these ingredients are a big no no for PCOS, so I decided to make … [Read more...] about Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Paleo Raspberry Ice Cream
The weather has been getting hotter by the minute here in Japan. We've been getting days in the higher 20s and lower 30s and I just feel like going swimming in the ocean! I think Japanese people would look at me pretty weird if I did go swimming during this time of year...They only swim in August! … [Read more...] about Paleo Raspberry Ice Cream
Paleo Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
I was asked yesterday by one of you lovely ladies if I had a recipe for a mayonnaise using some avocado oil. It's actually really easy to make homemade mayonnaise, and the fun part is you can use different types of oils to make it! You could even blend 2-3 oils together to make your own homemade … [Read more...] about Paleo Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Zucchini Roulades
Are you hosting a little party and need a super healthy and delicious appetizer? Why not try my zucchini roulades. These summer squash are filled with delicious creamy goat cheese, basil, and cherry tomatoes. There is a light balsamic vinaigrette over these roulades that goes so well with the … [Read more...] about Zucchini Roulades
PCOS Kitchen Necessities
If you were just diagnosed with PCOS or have had it for a while, you may or may not have heard that diet plays an important role in our well-being. I do not mean going on a diet, I mean changing your diet and lifestyle so that your PCOS symptoms are manageable and you can live a healthier … [Read more...] about PCOS Kitchen Necessities
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I've always loved stuffed chicken breast as you can stuff them with literally anything and they will taste amazing! I ordered some fresh basil last week so I wanted to use it, preferably with my goat cheese. I decided to make some stuffed chicken breasts filled with goat cheese, fresh basil, and … [Read more...] about Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Mushroom Stuffed Roast Chicken
Did you know that supermarkets here in Japan don't normally sell whole chickens if it's not Christmas time? I had to go to a high-end butcher shop and order this bird in! And it took a whole month for them to get one for me! Well, it was definitely worth the wait because I've been wanting to make … [Read more...] about Mushroom Stuffed Roast Chicken