Recipes
Simple, Balanced Recipes for Healthy Eating
Mango Curry Chickpea Bowl with Sweet Avocado Dressing
What a better way to turn down the heat of this delicious chickpea bowl than to serve it as a salad, stuffed in a fresh pita with mango and a sweet avocado dressing? This dish is great for a summer night when you don't want to spend much time in the...
Breakfast Bowls: A New Way to Enjoy Breakfast.
Did you know that many Canadians skip breakfast? According to the latest Tracking Nutrition Trends report, almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast has been associated with lower prevalence of overweight and obesity, reduced weight gain...
Did Someone Say "Chocolate"? Yes, Please!
Enjoyed in moderation, there is nothing wrong with a little indulgence every so often. Chocolate is one of those indulgences, and often we feel guilty about enjoying it because we know it is high in sugar, fat and calories. But there is some good news! As you may...
Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Bowl
(serves 2)This is a really fast and easy dinner to prepare when time is short. You can use dried lentils and chickpeas, or canned to keep this quick and easy. Just make sure that if you are using canned varieties to drain and rinse well before starting. Feel free to...
How to Stretch your Food Dollar and Eat Healthy (with recipes!)
Planning weekly menus is a great way to avoid making unnecessary purchases at the grocery store. Not only does this keep the grocery bill down, it helps to cut down on food waste; many times we purchase things without having a plan and then that food ends up in the...
Lentil Stuffed Portobellos over Massaged Kale with a Creamy Cashew Dressing
This delicious recipe is great for those who follow a plant-based, vegan diet – or those of you wanting to try something new! Lentils are a staple in my kitchen; they’re delicious and so versatile. Here’s a few reasons why I love lentils so much:high in fiber and...
How Low Can You Go? The Low Carb Diet.
It’s the famous go-to weight loss diet that we’ve all heard of and it’s time to dispel some of the common misconceptions. First, what are carbohydrates? Carbs are one of the three “macronutrients”, the other two are protein and fat. Carbs can be further classified...
