9 Ways to Curb Late Night Snacking Struggle with late night snacking? Learn how to stop snacking at night and what to do instead! If you find yourself snacking late at night on the couch while you are watching TV, you are certainly not alone. Late-night snacking is a struggle for many people and, although…
Chicken Burrito Casserole Everything you love about a burrito in one simple dish, this chicken burrito casserole is the perfect weeknight meal! There is nothing like a one-pot meal that you can throw together, walk away, and let the oven do all of the work, and this chicken burrito casserole is exactly that! Not only…
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates Everything that you need to know about simple vs complex carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are a major nutrient component of a healthy diet, but it’s important to understand that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Although simple carbohydrates have a bad rap, both simple and complex carbohydrates can be included in a healthy…
Homemade Bircher Muesli This Bircher Muesli recipe is a paid partnership with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario. As always, all words, thoughts, and opinions are my own. The word muesli is a Swiss-German variation of the German word “müs” meaning porridge and is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and fruit. Although similar to granola, muesli does not…
Copycat Starbucks Protein Boxes Learn how to make a Starbucks protein box with these copycat protein box recipes! Whether you’re at the airport or simply looking for a quick office lunch, Starbucks protein boxes have become a popular option because they are high in protein and packed full of whole foods and, the good news…
How Often Should You Eat? Wondering how often should you eat? Here is what you need to know. There is a lot of conflicting advice about optimal meal timing and how often you should eat. Should you eat less often? More often? Mini meals? Or larger meals? Some experts argue that you should eat every two…
Zucchini Fritters Not only are these crispy zucchini fritters incredibly easy to make, but they are packed full of veggies, fibre and are a great option that you can use for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike! Zucchini is one of those vegetables that is essentially flavourless on its own, but when paired with the right…
Sheet Pan Shrimp Stir-Fry Made on one single pan, this Sheet Pan Shrimp Stir-Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that you can whip together in 30 minutes or less! If you thought stir-fry couldn’t get any easier, think again! Although there is certainly nothing wrong with using a wok or a pan, adding everything…
Peach Baked Oatmeal This peach baked oatmeal is a one-pan meal that can feed a crowd for a weekend brunch or works as a simple meal prep idea that makes just enough servings for a week’s worth of healthy breakfasts! This is officially the third baked oatmeal recipe that I’ve shared on my blog, along…
What is Natural Flavour? Wondering if natural flavour is actually natural? Here is what you need to know. If you’ve read the ingredients or looked at the food label on any packaged good, you’ve undoubtedly seen the term “natural flavour”, but have you ever wondered what that actually means? Although many people assume natural flavours…
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites These no-bake Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites are packed full of real food and natural goodness making them a healthy snack that the whole family is sure to love. There are thousands of energy bite recipes online because they are so simple to make while being delicious and…
Meal Prep Glory Bowls These Meal Prep Glory Bowls are loaded with veggies, plant-based protein and healthy fats making them a perfect make-ahead meal! There is a lot of controversy surrounding soy products, especially tofu. Although there is an argument to be made on both sides, it’s important to understand that not all soy products…
8 Healthy Road Trip Snacks Here are 8 healthy road trip snacks that are easy to pack and the whole family is sure to love! So, your bags are packed and you’re ready to go, but what will you eat along the way? Although it may seem easier to pick up snacks at the gas…
Pesto Potato Salad This pesto potato salad is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any summer BBQ! There are essentially two ways to make this recipe; 1) as per the directions, or 2) the shortcut way, and the shortcut way is probably the way I would go myself. Although this recipe…
Honey Mustard Salmon Sweet and savoury, this honey mustard salmon is ready in under 30 minutes making it a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! I’ve actually already shared a very similar recipe to this one with my Curried Honey Mustard Chicken, which happens to be one of the most…