For a treat that is safe for friends or family with allergies try this simple dessert. Made with the natural sweetness of dates. Ingredients: 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk 2 cups pitted dates 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup chia seeds Instructions: 1. In a blend or food processor, place coconut milk, dates and chia seeds. Blend until completely smooth. 2. Add cocoa powder and continue to mix until combined. 3. Place into 8 small ramekins to serve. Top with slivered almonds,

It's that time of year! The time when clients of mine begin feeling apprehensive towards the next few months of dining, drinking and merry making. "I'm definitely going to fall off the wagon!" Wait, what wagon? Healthy eating does not start and stop from one day or season to another. Black and white thinking about indulging during the holidays tends to encourage more overeating. Real life has room for some days of eating a little more, they tend to be balanced out by d