Ingredients: 2 round Italian eggplants 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, divided Pinch of pepper 3 fresh tomatoes, quartered 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500 mL) quartered crimini mushrooms 1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar 1… Continue reading Brown Rice Fettuccini with Crimini Mushrooms and Roasted Eggplant
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Sunshine Smoothie with Coconut, Clementine and Turmeric
Ingredients: 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup chilled unsweetened coconut water 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk Fresh or frozen segments from 2 clementines (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2-inch fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon ground), more if desired 1/2-inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar… Continue reading Sunshine Smoothie with Coconut, Clementine and Turmeric
Snack Attack: Plan ahead for a healthy break
When you crave a sweet or savoury treat… We’ve all been there, when hunger hits hard and you need a snack now. To prevent reaching for empty convenience foods in that “hangry” moment, be a snack master: plan ahead, make big batches, and become friends with your freezer. Choose snacks that deliver high energy, pack… Continue reading Snack Attack: Plan ahead for a healthy break
Chickpea Pasta with Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 garlic cloves, halved 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) evaporated milk 4 oil-packed anchovies (optional) Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh thyme 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Dijon-style mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red chili… Continue reading Chickpea Pasta with Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo
Ingredients: 17 oz (500 g) organic chicken breasts Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup (250 mL) dried organic whole wheat or gluten-free orzo 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp (45 mL) minced fresh basil 1 small shallot, minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo
Smoothie Breakfast Bowl with Berries & Granola
Ingredients: 2 cups almond milk 1/4 cup coconut milk 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen peaches, mango, or pineapple 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup fresh spinach 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoons flax seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/4 cup granola, plus more if desired Additional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, cacao… Continue reading Smoothie Breakfast Bowl with Berries & Granola
5 Nutrients for Healthy Skin
Get glowing skin from the inside out Does winter leave your skin a little dry, red, and flaky? Using natural products and moisturizing regularly are helpful, but your skin care routine is only half the battle. When it comes to flaunting radiant, supple skin, it’s what’s inside that counts! Here are the top five nutrients… Continue reading 5 Nutrients for Healthy Skin
Beet Yogurt Muesli Bowl
Time to take sugary boxed cereals off your morning kitchen playlist; instead, rise and dine on this fetching bowl of good nutrition. The beet purée is deliciously sweet and pairs perfectly with velvety Greek yogurt and crunchy skillet muesli. Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) beets, ends trimmed, chopped into chunks (about 5 beets) 1 tsp… Continue reading Beet Yogurt Muesli Bowl
No-Guilt Bean Dip
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 cups frozen corn 1 32-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained and chopped small 1 Tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 – 3 Tablespoons salt (to taste, depending on how salty the beans are) 6 cups… Continue reading No-Guilt Bean Dip
New Years Resolution 2016: The only two healthy eating resolutions you need this year!
A high percentage of Canadians make new year’s resolutions but unfortunately we are not very good at keeping them! My goal is to make it easier to keep your resolutions when it comes to healthy eating. I am recommending that you only need make two healthy eating resolutions to provide a huge impact. 1. Eat… Continue reading New Years Resolution 2016: The only two healthy eating resolutions you need this year!