Spicy Black Bean Soup This spicy black bean soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture drove…
5 No-Cook Work Lunch Ideas Here are 5 no-cook work lunch ideas that are quick and easy to prepare while still being incredibly good for you! For those days when you are in a pinch and life is just too hectic to meal prep, here are 5 easy and healthy lunch ideas for work that…
Warm Potato Salad with Herbs This warm potato salad with herbs has a light dressing that is full of flavour, making it a great healthy side dish for lunch and dinner alike! Potatoes, talk about a food that has a bad rap! These poor little spuds have been demonized for years, said to be the root…
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin This Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is a super simple sheet pan dinner that is ready in 30 minutes or less, for a tasty weeknight meal or easy meal prep idea. Sheet pan dinners, or tray bake meals, have become a real trend, and rightfully so. They are simple to make, simple to clean…
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…