Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and orzo. Made in one pot and ready in under an hour, this spinach and goat cheese stuffed chicken has everything you need for a healthy weeknight meal! There are about a thousand recipes for goat cheese stuffed chicken online and, quite…
11 Ways to Eat More Fat Discover simple and healthy ways to eat more fat. Fats are arguably some of the most nutrient-dense foods available to us, and yet so many people still struggle to include them in their diet. Whether people are just not sold on the idea that fats are healthy, that fat…
Make-Ahead Asian Quinoa Salad This make-ahead Asian quinoa salad is high in fibre, rich in protein, and quick and easy to prepare, making it the perfect meal prep idea for weekday lunches! I love a good salad, but a make-ahead salad is really my jam! I love recipes that you can batch cook and leave…
Why Junk Food Is So Addictive Discover why junk food is so addictive and what you can do about it. At a basic level, eating healthy is really easy; eat real food, don’t eat junk food. Sounds simple right? But, as you can imagine, it’s not always that simple. Why? Because junk food is literally…
Slow Cooker Cardamom Pear Oatmeal Struggle to find time for breakfast in the morning? I’ve got you covered! Not only is this slow cooker cardamom pear oatmeal incredibly easy to prepare, but it’s a great meal prep idea that will help ensure you have grab-and-go breakfasts ready every morning of the week! Slow cooker oatmeal…
Lemon Butter Baked Cod This lemon butter baked cod is the perfect weeknight meal; ready in under 30 minutes, simple to prepare, nutritious and delicious! I recognize that fish is not everyone’s favourite thing to eat or cook. For whatever reason, many people seem to think that cooking seafood is difficult, but in…
11 Reasons You Should Track Your Food The powerful benefits of tracking your food. I often think there is a large misconception that tracking your food only needs to be done if you are trying to lose weight. The reality is, many people can benefit from tracking their food regardless of what their health goals…
Tuscan Potato Soup Made with potatoes, spicy sausage, and plenty of leafy greens, this Tuscan potato soup is a rich and warming one-pot meal that is perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner! Potatoes are such a confused food. In fact, for years I myself avoided potatoes. I had fully bought into the…
Nut & Seed Crackers These nut and seed crackers are crispy, crunchy, gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, and everything cracker dreams are made of! I don’t know about you, but crackers used to be my go-to snack. It didn’t matter what time of day it was, I was constantly reaching for crackers and cheese, crackers and hummus,…
Are Sugar Alcohols Healthy? The good, bad and ugly sides of sugar alcohols. Given the health concerns around the consumption of sugar, in the past number of years, sugar alcohols have risen in popularity. Low-sugar recipes and store-bought food items now call for and include xylitol, sorbitol and other sugar alcohols as replacements to conventional…
Bacon & Egg Muffin Cups These bacon and egg muffin cups are a simple handheld breakfast that you can grab-and-go on mornings when you just don’t have time! Bacon and eggs are often considered more of a weekend breakfast but, in my opinion, you can (and should) eat them any day of the week. Although…
10 Reasons to Quit Sugar Discover how to quit sugar and 10 compelling reasons to do so. Humans have been eating sugar for over 2,000 years, and although we all know that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, excess consumption of sugar is not quite the same thing. Enjoying sugar and treats…
Smoky Quinoa & Black Bean Stew This smoky quinoa and black bean stew is a hearty one-pot meal that is perfect for any winter weeknight dinner! I’m not sure why, but quinoa is one of the ingredients that I’m never quite sure what to do with and to be completely honest, I’m not really a…
Sticky Chicken Meal Prep Bowls These sticky chicken meal prep bowls are loaded with veggies, protein and healthy fats making them a balanced, delicious and healthy meal prep idea. Lunches can be such a pain in the butt to pack and think about, so there is nothing better than a quick and easy recipe that…
Why You Should Rethink Cholesterol Discover why cholesterol is not exactly what you think it is. For years, we’ve been told to avoid foods that contain cholesterol; we’ve been told to limit egg yolks, avoid fatty cuts of meat, and put down the butter. Cholesterol has been demonized as an artery-clogging substance, said to be…