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My favorite Gina Livy program meals
These whole food recipes & meal ideas are some of my favourites while doing the Gina Livy program. They’re packed with healthy, whole ingredients, nutrients… and they’re so easy and yummy!
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Hi! My name is Christina Dennis and I’ve been blogging since 2009 at The DIY Mommy. In 2022, after two stressful years, I decided I needed to change my diet to improve my health.
I enrolled in the Gina Livy program which promotes whole food eating (among many other healthy habits), and my life has changed forever! I’ve created this blog as a way to share my favourite meals with you, and as a personal journal to keep me accountable. I hope you enjoy these whole food recipes and meal ideas!
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