Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Rich and buttery, these lemon poppy seed shortbread cookies are gluten-free and paleo making them a fun holiday treat that everyone can enjoy. Shortbread is traditional Scottitsh baked good made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flours. It is crisp and flaky while still being rich and…
4 Reasons to Always Read the Ingredients I constantly talk about the importance of reading the ingredient list, and yet, every day people fail to do so. People opt for items they think are healthy choices only to later realize that they were duped by good marketing and labeling. The good news is, you don’t need…
Beef & Mushroom Risotto Rich and creamy, this beef and mushroom risotto feels like a fancy and decadent meal and yet it is easy to make for even the most amateur of cooks. Risotto has a reputation for being hard to make but, in reality, it is incredibly simple to prepare. Just a little bit…
How to Spot a Fake Sourdough Sourdough is hands down healthiest type of bread. Made with only three ingredients; flour, water and salt, sourdough is simple and natural, the way bread should be. However, with the rise in popularity of sourdough, and all of its health benefits, food companies and grocery stores are jumping on…
Carrot Pecan Muffins Moist and fluffy, these carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with apple sauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats, and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and healthy snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes still do) that muffins are cupcakes because, in reality, they are. I mean,…
Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Key The term blood sugar is likely one that you have heard thrown around by health professionals, including myself, without knowing exactly what it means. Although many people recognize that their blood sugar is important, few recognize how it affects them on a daily basis, and how balancing their blood…
Chicken & Rice Soup This classic Chicken and Rice Soup is quick and easy to prepare, and loaded with veggies, juicy chicken and tender rice, making it a delicious and well-balanced meal. In the past few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of eating well-balanced meals. There are lots of complex and…
Cow’s Milk: Good or Bad? Dairy is one of the most contentious issues in the nutrition community and heavily debated as to whether it is beneficial or detrimental to health. Although cow’s milk has been a staple food for many cultures for centuries, in the past number of years it has come under heavy fire…
What is “processed food” anyway? It goes without saying that real food is always the best choice when it comes to nutrition, and although processed food should be limited, not all processed food is a bad choice. In fact, some processed food items are still very healthy options and can help you save time and…
Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these flourless chocolate chip…
9 Well-Balanced Meal Ideas Whether you are eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, creating a balanced meal is key to ensuring that you are nourished, satisfied, and energized. Although it might seem like a complicated formula, creating a balanced meal is actually quite simple, and once you know how to do it, you will be able to…
What Your Cravings Really Mean Whether it’s the saltiness of potato chips, the richness of chocolate, or the creaminess of ice cream, food cravings are something that we have all experienced. They often come out of nowhere and can be difficult to overcome until you indulge in that salty, rich or creamy treat. However, cravings…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry is the perfect meal for a cold day! I’ve shared a LOT of curries on the blog. The reason being that I just love them so much, but also because there are so many different variations you can create! The…
Why a Calorie is not a Calorie Of all of the nutrition dogma out there, the concept that a “calorie is a calorie” is one of the most confused. The idea that simply counting calories and following the “calories in, calories out” philosophy is the answer to health and weight is highly misunderstood. It is…
The Brown Food Myth “Brown rice is healthier than white rice.” “Brown bread is healthier than white bread.” “Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar.” “Brown eggs are healthier than white eggs.” Have you heard these lines before? Most likely yes. For years we have been told that brown foods are healthier than white foods,…