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Simply Tina 2.0

October 13, 2022 · In: Uncategorized

Hello!

I’m so happy you’re here! I feel like this is a rebirth of sorts, Simply Tina 2.0.

If you’ve been hanging around since the beginning (thank you by the way!), then you’ll know that I’m a Holistic Nutritionist. That’s how this all started!

Back in January of 2017, I joined a multidisciplinary clinic and started seeing clients for the first time. I was so fired up! I loved helping people along on their wellness journey. Since then, I worked at multiple clinics and was able to build up my practice. I eventually moved everything online and was able to help even more people from all over the world. My heart was so full. While I absolutely loved this fulfilling work, I discovered another passion, cooking.

I mean, I’m Greek, I grew up watching my family cook but I just really started to fall in love with the whole process. Food is more than just food for me. It means family, friends, gratitude and so much more. It reminds me of the times I spent with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Through all of this, I realized that what I create and share with my community is truly a labour of love. It warms my heart when people try my recipes and go through that same process creating with their loved ones. That’s where it all shifted for me.

I decided to officially leave behind my private practice at the beginning of 2022. It was hard. I cried, a lot. Because it’s where it all began. It’s where I fell in love with helping people. But, I knew there was more out there. I knew I could help more people on a larger scale. 

Now, I still get to wear my nutritionist hat in my various recipe developer roles, while creating easy to follow recipes with a healthier twist. I believe that food should be enjoyed no matter where you’re at on your wellness journey. And I truly believe that we can all simplify our health and live our lives intentionally through sustainable nutrition and lifestyle practices.

So welcome to this new version of Simply Tina! As I continue to evolve along with my business, you’ll find new recipes on here, overall health and wellness information, photography tips and tricks and more in-between. 

Looking forward to all the things to come!

xoxo,

Tina

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PINEAPPLE BLOOD ORANGE MOCKTAIL 🍍🍊 How bea PINEAPPLE BLOOD ORANGE MOCKTAIL 🍍🍊 

How beautiful are blood oranges? 😍

I’ve been playing around with mocktails and I think this might be one of my faves! 

Here’s the how to:

1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Juice of 2 blood oranges
1-2 tsps raw honey
1/2 cup coconut milk
Sparkling water
Ice

In a glass or cocktail shaker, add the pineapple, blood orange juice and honey. Muddle until the pineapple is mashed.

Pour in the coconut milk and stir. With a fine mesh sieve or strainer, place on top of a glass and pour about half of the pineapple mixture into it and use a spoon to get the juices out. Repeat with another glass.

Add ice to the glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of blood orange. 

Enjoy! 💛 

* you can add a pinch of sea salt
* you can eat the muddled fruit or add a tsp or 2 to your drink!
* use pineapple juice if you prefer 

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PRODUCT SWAPS PART 4: Baking! 🧁 I mean…look PRODUCT SWAPS PART 4: Baking! 🧁 

I mean…look at this baking section at @naturescanada 😍 They literally have ALL you need for all lifestyles. Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free or just looking for some healthier options, they have you covered! 

Extracts: Look for extracts with no artificial flavours or colours

Flours - These are some of my favs: cassava, coconut, almond, spelt and a gluten-free blend. I like to use rolled oats a lot too and you can make your own oat flour with them.

Chocolate - I use cacao powder, allergen friendly chocolate chips and chocolate bars (broken up into chunks).

Fats - Grass-fed butter (salted or unsalted) and coconut oil.

Eggs - locally sourced goodness! 🤗

Sweeteners - Maple syrup, honey, cane sugar and coconut sugar. 

Liquids - I like to use unsweetened coconut milk from a carton or can.

And just for fun, marshmallows! 🤭

Remember, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about making better choices and ENJOYING life! ❤️ 

What are some of your favourite ingredients to bake with!? 

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Counting down the days until peach season in Canad Counting down the days until peach season in Canada so I can make this peach jalapeño popsicle recipe I whipped up for @jillian.harris's blog. 😍 It features a jalapeño simple syrup!
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I made a link in my bio with the recipe. Check it out. 🤗
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PRODUCT SWAPS PART 3: Cooking! Ok ok this one is PRODUCT SWAPS PART 3: Cooking!

Ok ok this one is definitely a favourite for me! 👩🏻‍🍳

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the spices section @naturescanada 😍 I mean, what don’t they have? Having so many amazing options to choose from makes me feel confident I’m making healthy choices for me and my fam. 🤗 

So let’s dive right in.

Cooking oils - I know this is a hot topic but these are the things I cook with. Greeks (like me lol) have been using olive oil forevvveeerrr so I’m going to also use it foreva because it’s a part of my culture. 😉 Avocado oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter and ghee. When buying olive oil and avocado oil, look for darker glass bottles to prevent oxidation. Also, don’t be afraid of butter! 🤗 Grass-fed butter is packed with healthy fats and fat soluble vitamins. Ghee is great too. Ghee is made by melting butter. It gets separated into liquid fats and milk solids. The milk solids get removed and then voila you have ghee! 

I personally don’t buy vegetable oils like canola, sunflower oil, etc. They are highly refined and processed and just no bueno for me. 🙅🏻‍♀️

Spices - make sure to read labels! You would I be surprised at what gets added to spices. If you’re buying dried dill, the ingredients should just be dill. 

Salt - same thing as spices…there should only be salt as the ingredient no fillers or any other nonsense! I’m a big fan of @redmondrealsalt ! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions. 🤗 

#productswaps #healthyliving #simpleingredients #healthylifestyle

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