Anyone else too “busy” for self-care? We have all heard (in some capacity) the importance of self-care. Simply put, self-care is the act of being loving and generous to ourselves. However, society often tells us that our worth is measured by our success, and our success is a representation of our productivity. On countless occasions,… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Care
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Digital Detox
With the comforting routine of fall comes the urge to plan everything in our regrettably shorter daylight hours. We schedule time for yard work, homework, meals, activities, and bedtime. Many of us even schedule in our television time, anticipating the premier of our favourite show. The TV habit we kicked during the summer because of… Continue reading Digital Detox
Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
When it comes to promoting healthy weights, we’ve begun to understand the need to make the healthy choice the easy choice. This means ensuring that the environments where people live, work, learn and play have a positive effect on their health. Consider the effect of sedentary behaviour such as watching television, video games and being… Continue reading Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Extra Moist Chocolate Cakes
Ingredients: 4 oz (113 g) dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter, chopped 2 tsp (10 mL) instant espresso powder, optional 1 organic egg 1 organic egg yolk 1/3 cup (80 mL) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole wheat pastry flour or spelt flour 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 1/2 tsp (2… Continue reading Extra Moist Chocolate Cakes
Avocado Superfood Pudding
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish 1 Tbsp true (Ceylon) cinnamon 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 4 Tbsp raw cacao powder 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or coconut sugar (optional) Pinch of sea salt, to taste… Continue reading Avocado Superfood Pudding
Winter Grains Thai Salad
Ingredients: Salad 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole spelt grains, soaked in 2 cups (500 mL) water overnight 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa, white, red, black, or multicoloured 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice 1 cup (250 mL) shredded red cabbage 1 cup (250 mL) shredded carrot… Continue reading Winter Grains Thai Salad
Creamy Butternut Pasta with Cashew Crumble Topping
Ingredients: Cashew crumble 1/3 cup (80 mL) raw cashews, soaked 2 Tbsp (30 mL) nutritional yeast 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt Creamy butternut pasta and peas 2 lbs (1 kg) butternut squash 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved 2 Tbsp (30 mL) melted coconut oil, divided… Continue reading Creamy Butternut Pasta with Cashew Crumble Topping
Curried Winter Stew
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder (mild, medium, or hot) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2 cups water 13 1/2 oz… Continue reading Curried Winter Stew
Roasted Cauli Florets with Creamy Sumptuous Sauce
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp (45 mL) tahini sauce 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup 1 large garlic clove, smashed… Continue reading Roasted Cauli Florets with Creamy Sumptuous Sauce
Colourful Open-Faced Lunch
Ingredients: Chickpea spread 14 oz (398 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 Tbsp (45 mL) nutritional yeast 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground coriander 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne Creamy yogurt cheese 3 cups (750 mL)… Continue reading Colourful Open-Faced Lunch