11 Reasons You Should Track Your Food I often think there is a large misconception that tracking your food only needs to be done if you are trying to lose weight. The reality is, many people can benefit from tracking their food regardless of what their health goals are or if they are working on…
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Tuscan Potato Soup Made with potatoes, spicy sausage, and plenty of leafy greens, this Tuscan Potato Soup is a rich and warming one-pot meal that is perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner! Potatoes are such a confused food. In fact, for years I myself avoided potatoes. I had fully bought into the…
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Nut & Seed Crackers These Nut & Seed Crackers are crispy, crunchy, gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, and everything cracker dreams are made of! I don’t know about you, but crackers used to be my go-to snack. It didn’t matter what time of day it was, I was constantly reaching for crackers and cheese, crackers and hummus,…
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Are Sugar Alcohols Healthy? Given the health concerns around the consumption of sugar, in the past number of years sugar alcohols have risen in popularity. Low-sugar recipes and store-bought food items now call for and include xylitol, sorbitol and other sugar alcohols as replacements to conventional sugar given they provide the same sweet taste without the…
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Bacon & Egg Muffin Cups These Bacon & Egg Muffin Cups are a simple handheld breakfast that you can grab-and-go on mornings when you just don’t have time! Bacon and eggs are often considered more of a weekend breakfast, but in my opinion you can (and should) eat them any day of the week. Although…
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10 Reasons to Quit Sugar Humans have been eating sugar for over 2,000 years, and although we all know that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, excess consumption of sugar is not quite the same thing. Enjoying sugar and treats in moderation can certainly be part of a healthy diet (and should…
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Smoky Quinoa & Black Bean Stew This Smoky Quinoa & Black Bean Stew is a hearty one-pot meal that is perfect for any winter weeknight dinner! I’m not sure why, but quinoa is one of the ingredients that I’m never quite sure what to do with, and to be completely honest, I’m not really a…
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Why You Need to Eat Fat to Burn Fat The thought of eating fat still makes a lot of people cringe. For years, we have been told to eliminate fat from our diet for fear of weight gain, but the truth is, it hasn’t gotten us very far. Although we have been reaching for fat-free,…
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Sticky Chicken Meal Prep Bowls These Sticky Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are loaded with veggies, protein and healthy fats making them a balanced, delicious and healthy meal prep idea. Lunches can be such a pain in the butt to pack and think about, so there is nothing better than a quick and easy recipe that…
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Why You Should Rethink Cholesterol For years, we’ve been told to avoid foods that contain cholesterol; we’ve been told to limit egg yolks, avoid fatty cuts of meat, and put down the butter. Cholesterol has been demonized as an artery clogging substance, said to be the cause of heart disease, and has been vilified by…
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Pumpkin Pie Bars Made with a crumbly oat and pecan crust, these Pumpkin Pie Bars are naturally gluten-free, naturally sweetened and a fun way to enjoy that festive fall flavour in a handheld treat! Pumpkin flavour can be a little controversial; you either love it or you hate it and there is nothing in between.…
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9 Signs You’re Addicted to Sugar Feel like you literally can’t live without chocolate? Always need something sweet after a meal? Can’t stop eating sugar once you start? You are not alone. Sugar addiction is real and common, and without a doubt the most addictive substance in our food today. Although most people are aware…
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Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Soup Lentil soup is a must when it comes to cold weather meals, and this Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Soup is good enough to move to the top of your dinner rotation! Although most people are comfortable cooking with grains and beans, many people are still a little unsure and uneasy when…
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6 Ways to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy News flash, being “busy” is not an excuse to not eat well. The truth is everyone is busy, it’s a way of life these days, and yet many people are still able to eat well and focus on their health goals. But, how do they do it?…
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Turmeric Chicken Tray Bake This one-pan Turmeric Chicken Tray Bake is a quick and easy dinner idea that is packed full of warming spices and flavour! I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I love a sheet pan dinner! I mean, you just throw everything onto a sheet pan, pop it in…
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