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…
Watermelon Sorbet Made with only 3-ingredients, this refined sugar-free watermelon sorbet is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! I’m going to be honest, calling this a “recipe” is probably a bit of a stretch, but my goodness is this watermelon sorbet ever refreshing. Watermelon is a great fruit to use without an ice cream maker…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Cheese Everything that you need to know about healthy cheese and simple tips on how to buy the healthiest cheese possible. With hundreds of different types of cheese available in the grocery store, it can certainly be hard to distinguish the best from the rest. From hard to soft, and…
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Let’s get real, everything tastes better on the grill, and these grilled sweet potato wedges are certainly no exception! Paired with a lightly spiced curry tahini dip, these soft on the inside and crispy on the outside grilled sweet potato wedges are the perfect summer side dish. Sweet potatoes are one…