It’s 5 o’clock, you just got off work and are HUNGRY. You still have to clock-out, battle traffic and conjure up the energy to make a healthy dinner. Unfortunately, your good intentions at the beginning of the day to eat healthy aren’t sounding so appealing in the moment because you didn’t plan ahead and have…
Read articleIn an effort to transition to a more plant-based diet, rich in colorful vegetables, one might consider the introduction of “zoodles”; a lower-carbohydrate, nutrient dense replacement for pasta. “Zoodles” have become more popular over the recent years and it’s easier than ever to find kitchen tools that help turn vegetables, like zucchini, into thin strips…
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I am always on the hunt for a quick and easy recipe that tastes good! I recently came upon one that blended my love for curry with a traditional chicken salad. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a creamy taste feel and the apples and celery offer the crunch it deserves. Collard greens package up the…
Read articleReady for a holiday drink recipe that is actually GOOD for you? Look no further. This recipe, inspired by FemFusion Fitness, is one of my new favorites this holiday season. It’s pretty great for those with allergies to dairy or eggs and a special treat for the whole family– even the kids! Of course, you can replace…
Read articleThis easy-to-make soup delights all senses: the natural, mild sweetness of the winter squash combines well with the creamy coconut milk, and subtle flavors of lemon and ginger, creating an orchestra of flavors, highlighted by its velvety, smooth texture, the inviting color, created from blending the brilliant orange flesh of the squash, and the aromatic…
Read articleOne of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of sweet, juicy fruit that is available. Farmers Markets and grocery stores come alive with all the rich colors and shapes of mother nature’s bounty; melons, mangos, grapes, litchis, berries, cherries…I can’t imagine why we’d ever need candy or cake with the cornucopia of sweet pleasures offered by nature. When…
Read articleThis salad is one of my favourites – it’s healthful and tasty, plus it’s cheap and easy to make. It’s also very versatile; you can add fish or grains or avocado – or all three. Plus it makes a great lunch, since it doesn’t need to be warmed up and is as easy to eat as a…
Read articleI want to share one of my favorite breakfast recipes with you. This recipe is from one of the Detox Programs that I run, so it’s gluten free, dairy free, corn free, soy free and free of all the artificial junk and sugar that you’ll find in store-bought breakfast cereals. Super Seed Muesli: (makes 1 – 2…
Read articleLife is busy . . between work, family, social and community engagements, exercise and everything else that life throws us at – how are we still to find the time for home-cooked meals?! Sometimes just trying to decide what’s for dinner can seem daunting. I hear you – it isn’t always easy, but it IS always worth it, which is why I…
Read articleThe word ‘Yam’ originates from the West African word, nyami, meaning ‘to eat’. This recipe has allowed me to celebrate this meaning – because when you remove these hot chips from the oven – all you can do is eat -all of them! And then you’ll wish there was more to eat. I’ve never been a huge fan of…
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