April’s Superfood Spotlight is… drumroll… The Avocado. This fatty fruit gets a lot of love, and for good reason. Almost good enough to rebrand to “An avocado a day keeps the doctor away.”
Ready to celebrate Easter without all of the chemicals in commercial treats? Me too! Many of our favourite Easter treats are full of refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other additives we’d do well to hop quickly away from. I've put together a list of some healthier Easter treats that are cute and delicious enough to please the whole family.
Our superfood spotlight for this month is ginger! This spicy root is not only a fabulous flavour, but has been used medicinally for over 5000 years in Chinese and Indian Medicine. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of ginger as well as some yummy gingery recipes.
I often search the list of ‘National Day of..’ to find inspiration for blog recipe themes and this month when I saw this past week was ‘National Peanut Butter Lovers Day’ I knew I had to come up with a list of the BEST peanut buttery recipes because who doesn’t love nut butter?! Besides being protein packed, peanut butter is also a good source of healthy fats and Vitamin E, B3, B6 and Magnesium.
Don’t let the fear of garlic breath stop you from including this powerful superfood in your diet. Whether you’re a garlic lover or not, you’ll want to get in on these amazing bulb benefits. I’ve also included some scrumptious garlicky recipes to make with this superfood.
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Whatever the year of the Year of the Water Tiger will mean for you, I thought it would be fun to collect some Chinese inspired recipes to enjoy during this time of celebration, or throughout the year for some delicious and nourishing flavours.
There is nothing better than a hot breakfast to start off a cold morning. Something to warm you to the core before bundling up and heading out into the day. Something to fuel your adventures. Something to keep you nourished and cozy in the coming hours until lunch. I’ve gathered some tantalizing hot breakfast ideas to keep you warm until Spring!
Eggs seem to be one of those foods that have carried a lot of controversy over the years, so I think it’s time to set the record straight about this popular breakfast food. Infact, eggs are quite the superfood in and of themselves. Let’s have a look at some of the best eggs-benefits and some delicious ways to enjoy them besides your standard scrambled, sunny side up or hard boiled.
How often do you eat cranberries? Once or twice a year with a helping of turkey? The holidays are a time where cranberries get to enter the stage, but today I’d like to put them squarely in the spotlight as the superfood that they are.
Ahhh the age old question: How to have an indulgent and joy filled holiday season without going totally off the rails with our health goals? Thankfully, we live in the internet age and we can share our healthy holiday baking ideas to get the best of both worlds!
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year where when it comes to eating I just want to curl up with a big bowl of something hot. The additional plus side of this is it can make meal prep breeze if you cook up a big pot for the week, or make some and freeze it ahead. I’ve gathered together some delicious inspiration for hearty, stick to your ribs, Winter stews.
Does anything say Fall like cinnamon? This spice that warms the spirit, carries us from pumpkins into gingerbread, and beyond. But did you know that Cinnamon’s power goes beyond flavour?
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Halloween is easily one of the most fun holidays, yet one thing that always seems to feel like a waste is all of that pumpkin! Especially since pumpkins are rich in Vitamin A and C, and antioxidants.
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October 25th is world pasta day! Pasta seems to be one of those things where you either love it or you don’t, so this one is for all of the pasta lovers out there.
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Whether you choose to eat a vegetarian diet regularly, have a few vegetarian nights a week, or are just looking for some tasty meals-- I thought I would put together some delicious vegetarian recipes in celebration of this day.
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You may have heard buzz over the last couple of years about Manuka honey. What exactly is it? Why the fuss? How should I eat it? I’ve got you covered with the lowdown on this sweet elixir.
It’s that time. With back to school and many people also heading back into the office, inspiration for healthy eating feels called for. I’ve pulled together another month’s worth of healthy weeknight dinners to get us through September.
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It can be easy to throw healthy eating out the window as backyard BBQ rolls into camping, into BBQ, and so on. If you’re potato chipped out, this one’s for you.
You’ve got your boots on, your backpack strapped to your back, and your GPS map loaded… but if you’re like me you’re feeling a little uninspired with what snacks to bring with you on the trail. Here are 7 healthy trail-friendly snacks to fuel your next adventure.
Is there anything that says Summer better than watermelon? Refreshing, sweet, and fun to eat-- melon is a favourite for all ages. But there’s more to watermelon than just a Summer treat. There are a host of beneficial nutrients in watermelon that can also support you in your journey to good health.