Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Key Discover why balancing blood sugar is so important for your health. 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…
Chicken and Rice Soup A hearty and healthy chicken and rice soup recipe that the whole family is sure to love! This chicken and rice soup is quick and easy to prepare and loaded with veggies, juicy chicken and tender rice, making it a delicious, nutritious and well-balanced meal. Not only does it work well…
Cow’s Milk: Good or Bad? Is cow’s milk healthy or not? Here is everything you need to know. 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…
What is Processed Food? Everything that you need to know about processed food and why you should avoid it. 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 prepared food is a bad choice. In fact, some pre-made…
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 gluten-free chocolate chip…
9 Well-Balanced Meal Ideas Here are 9 healthy and well-balanced meal ideas that work for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 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…
What Your Cravings Really Mean Discover what your cravings mean and what you can do to control them! 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…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this chickpea curry with coconut milk and squash 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…
Why a Calorie is Not a Calorie Discover why not all calories are created equal. 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…
The Brown Food Myth Discover why brown food is not always a healthier choice than white food. “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…
Hummus Buddha Bowl Looking for a quick and easy lunch? Look no further than this Mediterranean hummus buddha bowl! Ready in under 10 minutes, it makes a delicious and filling lunch that anyone will love. Hummus is such a versatile ingredient, there honestly are so many different things you can do with it. Not only…
Sleep: Your Secret Weight Loss Tool Discover why good quality sleep is a key to weight loss. When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise are two of the biggest topics of conversation. People are constantly searching for the best diet, and hitting the gym to help “burn off” the pounds, however, sleep is…
6 Weeknight One-Pan Meals Quick, easy and healthy one-pan meals! I’ve shared a ton of one-pan meals and one-pot dishes on the blog, why? Because that’s exactly how I like to cook myself! After a long day at work, it can be tough to get motivated in the kitchen, but that’s where one-pan meals come…
Vegetarian Lentil Chili Nutritious and delicious, this vegetarian lentil chili is a great way to mix up your standard chili recipe and add something new to your meatless Monday repertoire. One-pot meals are the way to go for a warm, hearty and comforting meal, and although soups are great, stews and chilis are really where…
Carbs: Why Quality Trumps Quantity While both are important, the quality of the carbs you eat is the most important. Carbohydrates have long been demonized as the cause of weight gain and obesity, forcing people to obsessively count carbs and count calories. Low-carb diets have been popularized for years by diet gurus and celebrities alike…