Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal A little make-ahead breakfast goes a long way in setting you up for a week of success, and this apple pie baked oatmeal is just the thing you need on a cold fall morning. Apple season, it’s just the best, isn’t it? There are literally thousands of different ways you can…
Does Meat Cause Inflammation? Everything that you need to know about red meat and inflammation. Red meat is arguably one of the most controversial foods in the human diet, especially due to conflicting information that has been shared over the past number of decades. As with any story, there are always two sides, however, in…
Why Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat Discover why fat doesn’t make you fat and what to focus on instead. Eat fat, get fat, right? Well, not quite. The notion that eating fat will make you fat has dominated our culture for over five decades and is one of the most confusing nutrition concepts for people to…
Mexican Corn & Chicken Soup Make this Mexican corn and chicken soup on a fall Sunday afternoon and you will have hearty lunches for the whole week to come. Fall is 100% my favourite time of year. Not only because I love the weather and all of the clothing choices that go along with it,…
12 Healthy Store-Bought Foods A list of the best healthy store-bought foods. Eating well and cooking from scratch can seem overwhelming when life gets busy and we are short on time. Fortunately, there are plenty of items that you can buy at the grocery store that can help make eating well a breeze without compromising flavour.…
Whole wheat, whole grain or multigrain? Which is healthier; whole wheat, whole grain or multigrain? Strolling the aisle at the grocery store can quickly leave you confused with all of the different bread options. With whole grain, whole wheat, multigrain, 7-grain, and 12-grain options available it can be tough to know which is best and…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These chocolate puffed rice and seed bars are gluten-free, nut-free and naturally sweetened making them a great school snack for kids, or fun office treat for adults. Plus, with no baking required, you can whip them up in a pinch! One of my favourite coffee shops in Ottawa used…
Nature Doesn’t Make Unhealthy Fats Discover why Mother Nature doesn’t make unhealthy fats. When it comes to fats, people are quick to point the finger and label them as “good” or “bad”, and “healthy” or “unhealthy”. Although that might seem like a good way to look at things, it doesn’t really work, because food itself…
Why You Should Avoid Artificial Sweeteners Are artificial sweeteners healthy? Here is what you need to know. Artificial sweeteners are the darlings of the food industry, enabling food manufacturers to label items as “zero-calorie” and “sugar-free”, found in everything from diet sodas to chewing gum and granola bars. Artificial sweeteners are one of the most commonly…
Chicken Sausage Skillet Made in one-pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this chicken sausage skillet is the perfect way to do a weeknight dinner. The thing I love about cooking is how inventive you can be. Unlike baking, where you need to be really precise, cooking allows for a lot of experimentation and imagination.…
11 Ways to Eat Less Sugar Learn how to eat less sugar with these simple tips. Most people are aware that eating too much sugar is bad for their health, however, kicking the sweet habit is not as easy as it might seem. It is certainly important to enjoy treats from time to time, however,…
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl This cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl is a welcomed change to your everyday oatmeal, and a quick and easy breakfast to get you out the door in a hurry. Rich in plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, quinoa is a versatile grain you can include in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s mild…
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? Is sourdough healthy? Learn why sourdough bread is the healthiest bread of them all. When it comes to food, people are quick to label. This is good for you. That is bad for you. However, the reality is when it comes to food the answer is all too often; it depends.…
Green Shakshuka This green shakshuka is a great meal for those times when you just don’t have anything planned. Made with minimal ingredients, it is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. A shakshuka is my go-to meal when all I’ve got is veggies and eggs left in the…
6 Signs You Have Chronic Inflammation Discover what inflammation is and some common signs of inflammation. Inflammation is a popular and commonly used word when it comes to nutrition. We often hear about anti-inflammatory foods and anti-inflammatory diets, but the truth is most people don’t know what inflammation actually is and how it affects our…