Dark leafy greens like kale, collards, spinach and Swiss chard are probably the one food LEAST consumed by most North American’s. Most people in my generation didn’t grow up with these types of foods and so as adults they continue to shy away from them. Those who have tried them, may had been turned Read more about Greens Greens Glorious Dark Leafy Greens![…]
Some times we just need something sweet. These salty caramel bars are my new sweet obsession. Loaded with healthy ingredients providing you with the added benefit of antioxidants, magnesium, healing medium chain fatty acids, protein and so much more you can enjoy without feeling guilty. My favourite way to have these is straight out of Read more about Salted Caramel Bars[…]
It can be hard to find a nutrient dense snack that will keep you feeling energized and satisfied without overloading you on carbohydrates. Typically when we reach for a snack it’s a granola bar, cookie, crackers, muffin, or maybe an apple. All of which are carbs, carbs, carbs on top of some more carbs. When Read more about Toasted Pumpkin Seeds[…]
This is a favourite snack to make for a group of people or when you need to make some thing ahead to take to a party. These little guys freeze well! They’re always a big hit AND they’re healthy! It can be hard to find a great gluten and dairy free dessert. I highly recommend Read more about Power Balls – Chocolate coconut goodness![…]
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I’m going to reinforce that point one more time for you. Breakfast REALLY is the most important meal of the day! This is the only opportunity you have to get your day off on the right foot with good energy, even Read more about Begin with a Balanced Breakfast[…]
Last weekend we had a group cooking fest at the house. It was great fun to have a few people in the kitchen each focused on their own task as we tackled 2 new recipes. Yes, there were a few moments of chaos as we were flipping back and forth between recipes in the same Read more about Curried Coconut Chicken[…]
Any meal I can make in one pot sounds like a fantastic idea to me, so for Christmas I asked for a healthy slow cooker (crockpot) recipe book and that’s exactly what I got. It’s called “The Healthy Slow Cooker” by Judith Finlayson. This book is great. In addition to each recipe Judith includes a Read more about Chicken Cassoulet[…]