Raspberry Crumble Bars With a buttery oatmeal crust and packed full of fresh berries, these Raspberry Crumble Bars are a delicious summer dessert that the whole family will love! I don’t know about you, but when berries are in season I can never get my hands on enough; I walk around the farmers’ market and…
5 Tips to Create a Real Life Healthy Diet I don’t know about you, but I am so fed up with fad diets. I’m fed up of hearing about the latest fad diet, that I can “lose 7 pounds in 7 days” and I’m fed up of arguing over which diet is better. The reality is,…
Why You Should Eat Bone-In Meat If you lived through the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, the idea of cooking bone-in, not to mention skin-on, meat probably makes your head spin. Over the past few decades, bone-in meat has been portrayed as unhealthy as we have been encouraged to opt for lean cuts of meat…
Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls Jump on the meal prep train and save yourself some time in the morning with these delicious Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls! Ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll have a healthy grab-and-go breakfast every morning of the week. One of the top recommendations in all of my nutrition programs, and one that I…
11 Ways to Add Protein to a Smoothie Smoothies are a great breakfast when you are on-the-go, however, if you are not using the right balance of ingredients you can end up creating a big sugar bomb making them a less than ideal choice. Of course, adding fruit and veggies to a smoothie is great,…
Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Packed full of veggies and colour, these Greek Chicken Kebabs with tzatziki sauce are a simple, delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for any summer BBQ! In my opinion, the best way to make a tasty kebab is to ensure you are adding a lot of flavour, and I think…
Are Gluten-Free Products Healthier? In recent years, the term gluten-free has become a bit of a nutrition buzzword. Although eating gluten-free most certainly has validity, namely for individuals with celiac disease, some people are simply opting for gluten-free products because they believe they are a healthier choice without fully understanding why, but is that accurate?…
Tuscan Tuna Salad Ready in under 10 minutes, this Tuscan Tuna Salad is a quick and easy meal that you can whip together for a protein-packed lunch or dinner any day of the week! Tuna is one of those pantry staples that is great to have on hand because it can help to complete a…
11 Low-Carb Food Swaps Before we get too far into things, let me say loud and clear that there is nothing wrong with eating carbs. In their whole format, they are nutrient-dense foods that can certainly be incorporated into a healthy diet, however, there is a time and a place for everything when it comes…
Veggie Curry in a Hurry There is nothing like a quick and easy meal after a long day at the office and this Veggie Curry is a Hurry is exactly that! I’m going to be honest, posting this as a recipe might be a bit of a stretch, but I really wanted to share it…
How to Eat for Healthy Skin If you think acne, rosacea, dry skin, and wrinkles are just something that you need to learn to deal with, I’ve got good news for you! Your diet is one of the largest contributing factors to the overall health of your skin, and what you choose to eat can…
Oven-Baked Falafel Bowls These Oven-Baked Falafel Bowls are a great meal prep idea that you can whip together on the weekend to create delicious and healthy lunches for the entire week! Falafels are one of those items that seem complicated to make, but are actually quite easy. Yes, they certainly require a little time, love and…
5 “Bad” Carbs that are Good For You If any food is vilified and confused in the world of nutrition, it is most definitely carbs. With low-carb diets rising in popularity, carbs said to the sole cause of weight gain, and sugar the root of many health issues and diseases, it is no wonder that…
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Crispy, crunchy, golden and salty, these perfectly Roasted Breakfast Potatoes are what breakfast dreams are made of! Potatoes, especially white potatoes, are such an under-appreciated food. Not only are potatoes incredibly inexpensive (like crazy cheap), but they are incredibly versatile in the kitchen as you can do so many things with them!…
Should You Be Avoiding Grains? If you’ve been following the nutrition community closely, odds are high that you’ve heard of the controversy about eating grains. Some experts argue that they are a nutrient dense whole food that should be included in a healthy diet, while others argue that whole grains are dangerous and detrimental to…