22 Healthy Sweet Snacks A list of healthy sweet snacks to help satisfy a sweet tooth! If you’re looking to cut down on sugar but still want a sweet treat, these healthy sweet snacks are perfect for you! Although refined sugar can be incorporated into a healthy diet (it’s all about balance after all), whole…
Creamy Tuscan Salmon A rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired salmon recipe! Made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese, this creamy Tuscan salmon recipe is a restaurant-quality meal made in the comfort of your home in less than 30 minutes. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this Tuscan salmon is sure to be…
Baked Veggie Chips Healthy homemade veggie chips! Made with sweet potatoes, parsnips, red beets and yellow beets, these crispy baked veggie chips are a healthy, fun and funky way to use up straggler root vegetables. Baked Vegetable Chips If you’ve got a fridge or pantry full of root vegetables and you’re not quite sure what…
Beet Soup A quick, easy, rich and creamy beet soup recipe! This beet soup recipe is inspired by a classic European-style borscht soup. Made with red beets, potato, onion and garlic, this simple soup is made with pantry staples to create a flavour-packed meal that is equal parts beautiful looking and delicious tasting. …
Almond Butter vs Peanut Butter Almond Butter vs. peanut butter, which is better? Peanut butter has been a North American pantry staple for decades, but in the past number of years, almond butter has entered the market as a healthier alternative to peanut butter, but is almond butter actually better for you? Let’s compare and…
Stuffed Pepper Casserole A healthy and easy baked stuffed pepper casserole! If you love stuffed bell peppers, you’re going to love this stuffed pepper casserole. Made with ground beef, bell peppers, rice, spices and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, this casserole is a one-pan meal the whole family is sure to love. Not to mention, it makes…
What Are Macros? What are macros and how do you count them? In the world of dieting and sports nutrition, counting macros has become increasingly popular. But what exactly are macros? And how do you count them? Here is everything that you need to know about macros, the difference between macros and calories, the benefits…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Healthy oatmeal peanut butter cookies! Made with rolled oats, natural peanut butter and brown sugar, these oatmeal peanut butter cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat that is quick and easy to make. Peanut butter lovers are sure to love these cookies and, if you are feeling a little extra, you…
14 Foods to Help Constipation A list of foods to help ease constipation. Struggle with constipation? You are certainly not alone. Although it is not the most glamorous of topics, it is far more common than you may think, as it is reported to affect 15% to 25% of the general population. (1) The frequency,…
White Bean Turkey Chili A healthy white bean turkey chili recipe! Chili is one of my go-to meals when the cold weather hits. Not only is it a healthy and hearty dish, but it’s easy to make and there are so many different ways to make chili, giving you endless options to chose from. This…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Healthy chocolate overnight oats with peanut butter! Think you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? Think again! A little bit of cocoa powder goes a long way in this chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe. With a rich and creamy texture, sweet and salty flavour, and a balance of protein, fibre…
Are Bagels Healthy? Wondering if bagels are healthy? Here is the nutrition information you need to know. Bagels are often considered a “bad carb” because they are made with flour and are high in carbohydrates, however, it’s not as straightforward as you may think. In fact, there are many different types of bagels and toppings…
Chickpea Peanut Curry A quick, easy and flavour-packed vegetarian peanut curry! If you haven’t noticed, I love a good curry. Be it Thai-inspired or Indian-inspired, curries are one of my go-to weeknight meals and I’ve shared so many on the blog I’m actually starting to lose count! I just love the simplicity of curry and…
Savoury Breakfast Muffins A fully loaded savoury muffin recipe! If you are looking for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast, these savoury muffins are a great way to do it. Filled with spinach, bacon and cheddar cheese, these savoury breakfast muffins are essentially the handheld version of an omelette and toast, making them a well-balanced and nutritious…
Sweet Potato vs White Potato: Which is Better? Here is everything that you need to know in the sweet potato vs. white potato debate. Sweet potatoes and white potatoes are both diet staples that have been consumed widely across various cultures, however, in recent years, a debate as to which one is “healthier” has emerged.…