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…
Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these flourless chocolate chip squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these gluten-free chocolate chip…
9 Well-Balanced Meal Ideas Here are 9 healthy and well-balanced meal ideas that work for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Whether you are eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, creating a balanced meal is key to ensuring that you are nourished, satisfied, and energized. Although it might seem like a complicated formula, creating a balanced meal is actually…
What Your Cravings Really Mean Discover what your cravings mean and what you can do to control them! Whether it’s the saltiness of potato chips, the richness of chocolate, or the creaminess of ice cream, food cravings are something that we have all experienced. They often come out of nowhere and can be difficult to…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this chickpea curry with coconut milk and squash is the perfect meal for a cold day! I’ve shared a LOT of curries on the blog. The reason being that I just love them so much, but also because there are so many different variations you can…
Why a Calorie is Not a Calorie Discover why not all calories are created equal. Of all of the nutrition dogma out there, the concept that a “calorie is a calorie” is one of the most confused. The idea that simply counting calories and following the “calories in, calories out” philosophy is the answer to…
The Brown Food Myth Discover why brown food is not always a healthier choice than white food. “Brown rice is healthier than white rice.” “Brown bread is healthier than white bread.” “Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar.” “Brown eggs are healthier than white eggs.” Have you heard these lines before? Most likely yes. For…