Vegan Creamy Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Vegan Creamy Red Bell Pepper Pasta Craving a dreamy, creamy and healthy pasta for dinner? You’ve came to the right place. All you need is 1 red bell pepper and a couple of pantry ingredients. With less than 10 ingredients needed, you will have a quick and delicious dinner in no time. This recipe was […]
Instant Pot EASY Hearty Stew
Instant Pot EASY Hearty Stew I know it’s not “stew season” as summer is just around the corner, but this Easy Instant Pot Hearty Stew is still a staple in our weekly meal prep! It’s comforting, delicious, and filling. This recipe makes enough for 6 large meals, so usually we will make it fresh for […]
How Do You Know When & How Much to Eat? Intuitive Eating 101
How Do You Know When & How Much to Eat? Intuitive Eating 101 One of the most common questions client come in to us with is “How many calories should I eat?” or “How often should I be eating in the day?” Oftentimes, they’re looking for guidelines or rules around when and how much food […]
10 Tips for a Healthy Smile
10 Tips for a Healthy Smile Oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile, it can actually have a huge impact on your overall health! A healthy mouth allows you to speak, eat, and drink. Poor oral health has also been linked to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness, as well as preterm […]
Feeling Fatigued? Don’t Just Blame Iron!
Feeling Fatigued? Don’t Just Blame Iron! Fatigue and low energy are common symptoms we see in many of our clients. More often than not, clients have self-diagnosed iron-deficiency or anemia, and are taking self-prescribed iron supplements. However, this may not be addressing the underlying cause of their fatigue, and in fact may actually be detrimental […]
Quinoa Taco Salad
Quinoa Taco Salad Let’s taco bout this quinoa salad! It is SO refreshing, colourful and packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre. This quick and easy meal takes about 20 minutes to make (including prep and cook time). It’s also a great recipe for any vegetables that need to be used up so don’t limit yourself […]
Omega 3’s – Do They Provide Mega Benefits?
Omega 3’s – Do They Provide Mega Benefits? This post is sponsored by Burnbrae Farms. Omega 3 fatty acids have been promoted for their health and wellness benefits for people of all ages. Many people have heard about DHA for the developing infant, fish oil supplements for adult heart health, and/or omega 3’s for chronic […]
Southwest Veggie Mix
Southwest Veggie Mix This is a quick, delicious and nutritious veggie mix that you can prepare ahead of time and pull out of the fridge to add to dishes throughout the week! We love adding it to omelettes, quesadillas and even just eating it on its own. This recipe uses one of our favourite pantry […]
What to eat BEFORE a workout and WHY
What to eat BEFORE a workout and WHY Post contributed to by Chanel Soo. Finding the right pre-workout foods can help you get the most out of your workout. Pre-workout nutrition can provide your body with the energy it needs to perform optimally. Careful attention should be given to the types, amount, and timing of […]
3 Easy Ways to Increase your Iron Intake Without Supplements
3 Easy Ways to Increase your Iron Intake Without Supplements Updated: Nov 5, 2020 Iron is a mineral required to make red blood cells that deliver oxygen all around the body, including your brain and muscles. Iron is essential for growing infants and children for optimal growth and development – chronic iron deficiency in childhood has […]
Healthy Banana Ice Cream
Healthy Banana Ice Cream Updated: Jun 15, 2021 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! With summer fast approaching, who doesn’t love a nice bowl of delicious and refreshing ice cream? This simple, one ingredient ice cream is high fiber, dairy-free, and vegan! (depending on what additions you put in). We recommend purchasing […]
Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
Spirulina Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls make such a refreshing breakfast or snack in these hot summer months! Here’s a smoothie bowl recipe that uses a bit of an unusual ingredient… spirulina! Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae (don’t worry, it’s non-toxic!) that many vegans use as a source of protein and vitamin B12. However, […]
No-Bake Protein Bites
No-Bake Protein Bites If you’re looking for a healthy snack that will help keep you full between meals, then these no-bake protein bites are for you! This bite-sized snack is packed with protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter and fibre from the chia seeds and oats; plus it has a touch of sweetness […]
Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa Once you try this salsa recipe, you will never reach for another jar of store-bought salsa again! It is so fresh and flavourful you will want to eat it by the spoonful! For most of my childhood, my dad made this delicious salsa and said he never had a recipe for it. You […]
Beer Bread
Beer Bread You know when you have some beer laying around in your fridge and you have no desire to drink it? Or maybe you do want to have it, but aren’t in the mood for a drink. Or maybe, you just want some delicious, warm, fluffy, homemade bread!? You may be thinking, “how do […]
Yogurt and Chocolate Covered Raspberry Bites
Yogurt and Chocolate Covered Raspberry Bites Are you looking for a simple, delicious sweet treat that’s perfect for dessert or a quick snack? These raspberry bites are perfect. They taste so good and are so easy to make. They only take three ingredients and just a few minutes of your time. I love having a […]
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside with ooey-gooey chocolate chips AND loaded with nutrients – these cookies will be your new go-to recipe. Who doesn’t love a delicious chocolate chip cookie that is just the perfect amount of chewy? I know I do. That is why this recipe for […]
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Avocado Chocolate Mousse This chocolate mousse only takes a few ingredients and a couple of minutes to whip together, but the flavour will blow you away. This completely vegan recipe tastes just like a gourmet restaurant chocolate mousse! The chocolaty flavour of the cacao powder mixed with the smooth and silky texture of the banana […]
Roasted Beet Hummus
Roasted Beet Hummus Smooth and creamy beet hummus with a beautiful red colour, perfect for a summer barbeque to enjoy with friends and family! This hummus is one of my favourite recipes to make at home. It is so easy to make a great-tasting hummus at home, and it can so easily be customized to […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups Who doesn’t love a peanut butter cup with its delicious chocolaty coating around the smooth peanut butter filling? But store-bought peanut butter cups are filled with sugars that aren’t great for us to consume on a daily basis. That’s why I was inspired to make this recipe. It is a […]