Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fresh Herbs This slow-roasted salmon recipe is a great simple dinner idea but also keeps really well as leftovers to top on salads for a quick and easy lunch! Since salmon is a fish rich in healthy fats, it is often cooked at a high heat to help give it a crispy…
How to Eat Healthy on the Go Learn how to eat healthy on the go with these tried and tested tips. Whether it’s a busy day at work, a week of travel, or just your schedule getting a little too hectic, eating well when life gets busy can be tough for the best of us.…
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls A simple and healthy meal, these sweet potato burrito bowls are easy to prepare and make a great vegetarian lunch or dinner! I love bowl-based meals; throw everything together, cover it with sauce, and you’re good to go. The key to a simple burrito bowl like this is adding a lot…
12 Fun & Healthy Toast Toppings There is a no quicker breakfast than a slice of toast, and when paired with the right toppings, toast makes a healthy and hearty meal on the go. Although toast and bread in general have a bit of a bad rap, it is one they certainly do not deserve.…
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal A healthy mixed berry baked oatmeal recipe! No better way to make breakfast than to make one that lasts for days ahead and this mixed berry baked oatmeal does exactly that. Made with fresh or frozen berries, this mixed berry baked oatmeal is a great make-ahead meal for busy mornings. …
Guide to Food Label Health Claims Discover what the health claims on food labels really mean. Like it or not, food has become victim to fads and trends with food manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon whenever they see fit. With claims such as “low in calories”, “all-natural” and “source of probiotics” plastered on food products…
Super Seed Brittle Loaded with pumpkin, chia and sesame seeds, and a touch of honey, this super seed brittle is a fun and portable snack, and a great alternative to that oh-so-boring trail mix. For years, nuts were my go-to snack; almonds, almonds and more almonds. I would literally buy them by the bunch load…
5 Food Additives to Avoid A list of common food additives to avoid. Ever pick up a product in the grocery store to read the ingredients and encounter words you’ve never even heard of before? You’re likely not alone. With hundreds of approved food additives on the market, it is difficult for even the savviest…
Spring Green Minestrone A simple soup filled with seasonal greens and fresh herbs, this green minestrone soup is a fresh take on a classic dish. As the days begin to change with the seasons, so do our dietary needs. No longer do we need the rich and hearty meals of winter, but more and more…
Why Weight Loss Isn’t Your Goal Discover why weight loss is not your goal and what to focus on instead. Weight loss is hands down the most common goal in the health and fitness industry, and if I was to venture a guess, I would say it is the least achieved goal as well. Sounds weird,…
Homemade Hummus Healthy homemade hummus three different ways! The perfect dip, homemade hummus is quick and easy to prepare; just a few ingredients into a blender and you’ve got a healthy ready-made snack. Plus, once you’ve got the classic recipe down the flavour options for are endless. Truth be told, I don’t make my…
How to Make Your Freezer Work for You Make your freezer your best friend with these freezer meal tips! If you didn’t already know, freezer cooking is a thing. Beyond meal prep and batch cooking, your freezer is probably the most useful appliance in your kitchen and freezer cooking is the best tool you can add…
Green Goddess Cobb Salad This green goddess cobb salad recipe is addictively delicious! A classic salad with an updated dressing, this green goddess cobb salad is made with a rich and creamy dairy-free green goddess dressing that covers every single bite making it the most delicious way to eat your leafy greens. Cobb…
8 Signs Your Blood Sugar is Out of Whack Cravings? Tired? Brain fog? Here are common signs your blood sugar is disrupted. Blood sugar is a common topic when it comes to health and wellness, and one I frequently bring up myself. Be it constant cravings, low energy, or mood swings, blood sugar plays a…
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice Pilaf This oven-baked chicken and pice pilaf is a simple one-pot meal that feeds a crowd or makes plenty of leftovers for a week of lunches. Chicken and rice is a classic combination of ingredients, however, plain old chicken and rice can get pretty boring after a while. Fortunately, with a…