Healthy Fats: A Complete Guide Everything that you need to know about healthy fats. You might be surprised to learn that there is a lot more to healthy fats than avocados and olive oil. In fact, healthy fats come in many different shapes, sizes and forms, and are an integral part of a healthy diet.…
Banana Nut Muffins Light, fluffy and healthy banana nut muffins! Ready in 30 minutes, made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with maple syrup, these healthy banana nut muffins are light and fluffy and the perfect baking treat. If you love banana bread, you’re going to love these banana nut muffins. Essentially the handheld version…
Are Frozen Vegetables Healthy? Frozen vegetables are convenient and affordable, but are frozen vegetables healthy? Here’s what you need to know. You likely already know that vegetables are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and are an important part of a healthy diet, but are all vegetables healthy? Of course, fresh fruits…
Savoury Oatmeal Bowl Complete with a fried egg, veggies and a crumble of feta cheese, this savoury oatmeal bowl is a hearty and healthy breakfast idea that is ready in under 10 minutes! If you’ve never tried savoury oatmeal before, now is the time. At first glance, the idea of savoury oatmeal may seem strange…
High-Protein Breakfast Foods Here are 9 high-protein breakfast foods you can add to your next morning meal!
Why Do We Crave Salt? Here are 7 common reasons we crave salt and an answer to the question “why do I crave salt”? Whether it’s chips, pretzels, popcorn, or a serving of French fries, we’ve all experienced salt cravings before. Not only are salt cravings common but they are normal and there are many…
Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes Light and fluffy, these blueberry yogurt pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast the whole family is sure to love! Pancakes are one of my favourite weekend meals. I love waking up in the morning, making a cup of coffee, and then standing over a hot pan flipping fluffy pancakes for a…
18 High-Fibre Foods You Should Eat Here is a high-fibre foods list to help you can add more fibre to your diet today! Fibre has been shown to have numerous health benefits including improved digestion, gut health and immunity, as well as weight loss and satiety; however, this simple and essential nutrient is often overlooked.…
Vegetarian Stuffed Potatoes This vegetarian stuffed potatoes recipe is a paid partnership with PEI Potatoes. As always, all words, thoughts and opinions are my own. Potatoes, like many other carbs, get a bad rap, but it is truly one that they do not deserve. Not only are potatoes low in calories, a source of fibre and…
Is Pasta Healthy or Unhealthy? Pasta is a convenient and versatile food, but is pasta healthy? Here’s what you need to know. Pasta is one of those pantry staples that most households always have on hand, but is pasta healthy? Whether you buy white or whole wheat, spaghetti, penne or fettuccini, here is everything that…
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Ready in minutes and packed full of vegetables, this Mediterranean couscous salad makes a great side dish for a weeknight dinner or a simple meal prep idea for a hearty vegetarian lunch! Although it is often thought of as a grain, couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour making…
Protein: A Complete Guide Here is everything that you need to know about protein. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, recover from a tough workout or simply eat a little healthier, protein is an essential nutrient in any healthy diet. Not only is protein the building block for your muscles, organs and…
Apple Cinnamon Muffins Made with whole wheat flour and fresh apple, these healthy apple cinnamon muffins are a simple breakfast or snack the whole family will love! When it comes to healthy baking, things can get confusing quickly; What’s the best flour to use? What’s the best sweetener to use? Should I even use sugar at…
Brown Rice vs White Rice: Which is Better? Here is everything that you need to know in the brown rice vs white rice debate. Rice is a staple food and a versatile ingredient that is found in almost every household pantry and yet there remains a debate as to whether or not rice is good…
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken Quick, easy and healthy, this sheet pan bruschetta chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the whole family is sure to love! If you’re a fan of bruschetta, you’re going to love this dish! Although typically served on slices of crusty bread, the simple mixture of tomatoes, garlic and basil in bruschetta…