Is Stevia Good for You? Stevia is a calorie-free sweetener, but is stevia good for you? We all know that too much sugar isn’t good for us and, for that reason, food manufacturers are always looking for sugar substitutes to market to consumers and use in their products. In recent years, stevia, a natural plant-based…
Red Pepper & Spinach Egg Muffins High in protein and packed full of vegetables, these roasted red pepper and spinach egg muffins are a perfect make-ahead breakfast! These spinach egg muffins are essentially a handheld omelette or mini frittata, and they are incredibly convenient as a meal prep option because they store well in the…
Make-Ahead Lentil Salad This make-ahead lentil salad recipe is a quick and easy meal prep idea that works well for lunch and dinner alike! If you are trying to stock your fridge with healthy options, look no further than this lentil salad! Although all salads are healthy options, having a pre-made salad ready to go…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Flour Your complete guide to buying healthy flour! If you enjoy baking, you’ll know first hand how confusing the flour aisle can be. Not only are labels lined with words such as whole-grain, stone-ground, and unbleached, but with the rise in popularity of non-conventional flours even more buzzwords are popping…
8 Common Nutrition Mistakes The biggest nutrition mistake and how to fix them! Let’s be honest, nutrition can be confusing. It doesn’t matter what topic you research, you will always find contradictory information telling you to do different things. Although some nutrition topics are more debated than others, many people are still confused about some…
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Naturally sweetened and rich in fibre, these healthy pumpkin muffins are a delicious treat with all of the flavours of fall! There is a misconception that all muffins are unhealthy, but I need you to know, that is not the case. In truth, muffins can be both a healthy choice and an…
Loaded Burger Bowls These loaded burger bowls with special sauce are a fresh take on a classic burger, but still packed with all of the delicious flavours of the real deal! Let’s be honest, there is nothing like a good burger and there is certainly nothing wrong with eating them (especially when they are homemade!),…
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal? Is breakfast the most important meal? It depends. We’ve all heard the expression ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’, but is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day? Since a young age, we have been told that eating breakfast is vital for optimal health, boosting…
Roasted Carrot and Apple Soup Easy carrot apple soup recipe. This roasted carrot and apple soup is both simple and inexpensive to make and has a winning combination of flavours that everyone is sure to love. Made of pantry staples, this soup is packed full of vegetables and healthy fats and has a rich,…
9 Ways to Curb Late Night Snacking Struggle with late-night snacking? Learn how to stop snacking at night and what to do instead! If you find yourself snacking late at night on the couch while you are watching TV, you are certainly not alone. Late-night snacking is a struggle for many people and, although there…
Chicken Burrito Casserole Everything you love about a burrito in one simple dish, this chicken burrito casserole is the perfect weeknight meal! There is nothing like a one-pot meal that you can throw together, walk away, and let the oven do all of the work, and this chicken burrito casserole is exactly that! Not only…
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates Everything that you need to know about simple vs complex carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are a major nutrient component of a healthy diet, but it’s important to understand that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Although simple carbohydrates have a bad rap, both simple and complex carbohydrates can be included in a healthy…
Homemade Bircher Muesli This Bircher Muesli recipe is a paid partnership with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario. As always, all words, thoughts, and opinions are my own. The word muesli is a Swiss-German variation of the German word “müs” meaning porridge and is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and fruit. Although similar to granola, muesli does not…
Copycat Starbucks Protein Boxes Learn how to make a Starbucks protein box with these copycat protein box recipes! Whether you’re at the airport or simply looking for a quick office lunch, Starbucks protein boxes have become a popular option because they are high in protein and packed full of whole foods and, the good news…
How Often Should You Eat? Wondering how often should you eat? Here is what you need to know. There is a lot of conflicting advice about optimal meal timing and how often you should eat. Should you eat less often? More often? Mini meals? Or larger meals? Some experts argue that you should eat every two…