Maple-Glazed Salmon Bowls Sweet and sticky, these maple-glazed salmon bowls are super simple to prepare, not to mention a perfectly well-balanced weeknight meal. I get that salmon is not everyone’s favourite. If you didn’t grow up eating fish, it can be a bit of an acquired taste but incorporating seafood into your diet is great…
12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Discover the reasons you’re not losing weight and what you can do instead. Feel you are eating well and exercising regularly but the scale just won’t budge? It’s only human nature to get frustrated by this and wonder if you will ever get those pounds off, but it is…
Mediterranean Orzo Salad A crowd-pleasing Mediterranean orzo salad recipe! Made with orzo pasta, sundried tomatoes, vegetables and a simple lemon dressing, this orzo pasta salad recipe is filled with all of the flavours of the Mediterranean. This Mediterranean orzo salad recipe is a great make-ahead meal or meal prep idea that you can whip up…
Why Calorie Restriction Doesn’t Work Discover why calorie restriction doesn’t work and what to focus on instead. Think that calories are the key to weight loss? Think again. Calories have been touted as the source of weight gain and the key to weight loss, however, that is truly not the case. In fact, the calories…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower A rich, creamy, healthy and low-carb garlic mashed cauliflower recipe! Made with cauliflower, garlic cloves, chicken broth, butter and a drizzle of olive oil, this garlic mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any cold-weather meal. Complete with the creamy texture of traditional mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower recipe works well…
How to Eat Healthy Anywhere Whether you are at the airport, the gas station, or a work event, here are simple tips to eat healthy to matter where you go. Although many people worry about what to eat when they are on the road or travelling, it’s actually quite simple. In fact, it doesn’t matter…
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Rich and buttery, these gluten-free lemon shortbread cookies are a fun holiday treat that everyone can enjoy. Shortbread is a traditional Scottish baked good made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flours. It is crisp and flaky while still being rich and buttery and pairs perfectly with…
4 Reasons to Always Read the Ingredients Discover why you should read the ingredients on everything you eat. 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…
Mushroom & Beef Risotto An easy beef risotto recipe with mushrooms! Rich and creamy, this mushroom and beef 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…
How to Spot a Fake Sourdough Learn how to spot a fake sourdough and how to look for real sourdough instead. 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…
Healthy Carrot Muffins A family-friendly and healthy carrot muffin recipe with no added sugar! Moist and fluffy, these healthy carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and nutritious snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes…
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…