Banana Blueberry Muffins Light, fluffy and healthy banana blueberry muffins! These banana blueberry muffins are everything you love about banana bread and blueberry muffins combined into a delicious and healthy treat. The use of ripe bananas helps to add moisture and sweetness to the batter to make the muffins light and fluffy while being low…
12 Prebiotic Foods A prebiotic foods list for your gut health. If you’ve heard of probiotics, you are probably familiar with the importance of gut health, but have you heard of prebiotics? Prebiotics are a form of dietary fibre found in plant foods that help to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Here is…
What are Antinutrients? Phytates, lectins, and oxalates – are antinutrients safe? Perhaps you’ve heard of the term antinutrients or anti-nutrients; natural compounds that are found in food and are said to have the potential to be harmful to our health. But what exactly are antinutrients? And what foods contain antinutrients? Here is everything that you…
Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Easy grilled lemon pepper chicken thighs! Made with kitchen and pantry staples, these lemon pepper chicken thighs are perfect for a simple yet healthy weeknight meal. Packed with zesty lemon flavour, a dash of pepper, and grilled to perfection this lemon pepper marinade easily elevates humble boneless chicken thighs from good…
Fiesta Salad A taco-inspired fiesta salad recipe! Filled with colours and flavours, this fiesta salad is a party in your mouth. Made with black beans, corn, avocado, grilled chicken, and a cilantro-lime dressing, this salad is not only easy to make but it’s a healthy and well-balanced meal. This recipe is designed to serve…
Cacao vs Cocoa Cacao vs. Cocoa; what’s the difference? If you been in the baking aisle, you’ve likely noticed that some packages are labeled cacao while others are labeled cocoa. So, what exactly is the difference? And is one healthier than the other? Here is everything that you need to know about cacao vs. cocoa.…
Food Combining: Myth or Fact? Food combining is a method of eating that only allows for certain food combinations in an effort to support digestion and overall health. But is there any truth to the claims and the rules of food combining? Here is everything that you need to know. What is food combining?…
Spinach Ricotta Pasta Rich and creamy spinach ricotta pasta. Made with pantry and kitchen staples, this spinach ricotta pasta recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Not only does the use of ricotta cheese allow for a rich and creamy texture, but it helps to add a much-needed boost of protein and…
Sourdough French Toast A sourdough French toast recipe perfect for a weekend brunch. Made with crusty sourdough bread, this sourdough French toast is complete with crispy edges and a fluffy centre just the way French toast should be. Grilled to perfection and topped with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries, this recipe is perfect for…
10 Post-Workout Snacks Refuel with these healthy post-workout snack ideas! What you eat after a workout can help to optimize your recovery, maximize performance in your next workout and help you reach your goals. Depending on the time of day you workout, you may be able to consume a complete meal post-workout but for the…
Coconut Fish Curry A one-pot coconut fish curry ready in less than 20 minutes! This coconut fish curry recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal that is filled with Thai flavours and bright colours. Made with flaky cod, coconut milk and plenty of vegetables, this fish curry is a well-balanced meal complete with protein,…
What is Xanthan Gum? If you’ve been reading labels, you’ve definitely seen xanthan gum in the ingredients list of certain foods. Be it gluten-free bread, baby formula, cottage cheese or beef jerky, xanthan gum is found in many of our favourite food products. But what is xanthan gum? And is it good for you? Here…
Steel-Cut vs. Rolled Oats Steel-cut oats vs. rolled oats; what’s the difference? It’s no secret that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast but with so many types of oats to choose from it can certainly make things a little confusing. From steel-cuts to rolled to quick-cooking to instant, there are so many different forms of oats…
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Mediterranean-inspired stuffed sweet potatoes! Filled with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, kale and pesto, these stuffed sweet potatoes make a hearty and healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner. Plus, they are a well-balanced meal complete with protein, carbohydrates, fibre and plenty of healthy fats. The inclusion of quinoa in these stuffed sweet potatoes…
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Delicious and nutritious banana oatmeal pancakes! These healthy banana oatmeal pancakes are perfect for everything from a weekday breakfast to a weekend brunch. Not only are they easy to make but they freeze incredibly well, so you can make a double or triple batch and store leftovers in the freezer for days…