Guide to Buying Healthy Bread Discover what healthy bread is and how to shop for it. Stopping by the store to buy a loaf of bread used to be a simple task, but with all of the options available today it can feel completely overwhelming. With clever marketing gimmicks and fancy buzzwords it can be…
Tex-Mex Breakfast Bowls These Tex-Mex breakfast bowls are a great way to use last night’s leftovers for breakfast, or can easily be made in under 30 minutes for a hearty weekend brunch. One-bowl meals are my favourite way to eat any meal of the day; throw everything in a bowl, let the flavours blend together…
Arugula, Watermelon & Feta Salad This arugula, watermelon and feta salad is quick and easy to toss together and a great side dish for anything on the grill. If you thought watermelon was only for sweet dishes and desserts, think again! Not only does it pair incredibly well with savoury foods, but it’s an incredibly…
10 “Bad” Foods that are Good for You Think bananas, popcorn and cheese are “bad” for you? Think again! People love to give food labels; this is “good”, that is “bad”, this is “healthy” and that is “unhealthy”. Although that seems like such an easy way to explain nutrition, people have gotten things oh-so-confused, so…
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken This grilled Jamaican jerk chicken recipe is fiery, smoky, hot, and incredibly fragrant, and a simple take on a classic Jamaican dish. Ok, so I can’t promise that this is 100% authentic Grandma-style jerk chicken, but I still think it is pretty darn tasty! I grew up in a tiny town…
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Made with ripe avocado and frozen blueberries, this blueberry avocado smoothie is rich, creamy, and filling, making it the perfect snack to keep you going for your day. Smoothies are perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast, and this blueberry is an incredibly filling one! Although smoothies can sometimes seem light…
Summer Squash & Herb Frittata Combine your favourite summer vegetables with fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese for this super simple summer squash and herb Frittata. I think a frittata is a simple cooking skill that everyone should master; they are inexpensive, quick-cooking and incredibly versatile making them a great breakfast, lunch or dinner whenever…
Are cheat meals a good idea? Learn what cheat meals are and if you should include them in your diet. You’ve committed to eating healthy, and you’ve been good all week, so it’s time for a well-deserved treat, right? Be it pizza, ice cream, cupcakes or a combination of all of the above, over-indulgent meals…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies These carrot cake breakfast cookies are a handheld version of a warm bowl of oatmeal, with the flavour of carrot cake, and a deliciously healthy way to start the day! As a nutritionist, you wouldn’t necessarily expect me to suggest cookies for breakfast, but here I am doing exactly that and…
Chickpea Chana Masala This Indian-inspired chickpea chana masala is a great one-pot meal that can be made with simple pantry staples so you don’t need to worry about running to the grocery store to help get dinner on the table. Although I am a total advocate for shopping regularly and using fresh ingredients, there are…
Sweet Potato Peanut Pad Thai This vegetarian peanut pad thai a fun twist on a classic pad thai and a healthy gluten-free dish that can help add more veggies to your diet. Ok, if we are being nitty-gritty about it, this recipe isn’t exactly a pad thai. I mean, it is certainly inspired by a…
Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa Simple salmon seasoned with a Cajun spice blend creates this super quick and easy blackened salmon with avocado salsa to help get dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less. If you’re looking for a quick and easy salmon recipe that is packed full of flavour, look no further…
Mexican Street Corn Salad This grilled Mexican street corn salad, also known as elotes, is packed with smoky, spicy and tangy flavours and the perfect way to use up all of that fresh summer corn. In the peak of summer, there is nothing quite as delicious as the crispy, crunchy and sweet taste of fresh…
12 Healthy 30-Minute Meals Here are 12 quick, easy, and healthy 30-minute meals! Healthy 30-Minute Meals After a long day at work, there is nothing better than a delicious tasting meal that takes no time to prepare. Here are my top 12 quick and easy 30-minute meals to help get dinner on the table in…
Vanilla Almond Granola This homemade vanilla almond granola is perfect for busy mornings or healthy on-the-go breakfasts! When looking to make dietary changes, one of the first places I suggest people look is their breakfast. Unbeknownst to most people, the standard North American breakfast is very similar to dessert; loaded with added sugars and sweeteners, many…