If you're looking for a fun, tasty protein boost to your salads, soups or snacks, you may wish to give this recipe a try. This will also lend some nice texture and "crunch" to your food - giving it some nice variety. While easy to...
Chocolate is routinely lumped into the category of "indulgent treat" when, in reality, the right type of chocolate should be considered a nutrient-dense superfood. The tricky part lies in figuring out what the right type of chocolate is. Chocolate made from raw cacao is perhaps the...
In the spirit of "warming" spices, what could be better than cinnamon? Much, much more than just a delicious scent and something to sprinkle on toast, the health benefits of cinnamon are impressive. A variety of studies are showing promise in the following areas: regulates blood sugar...
I love the idea of a crock pot. I love the idea of coming home to a fragrant house and a meal ready to eat. I love knowing that there will be minimal clean-up. Here's what I don't love: a crock-pot recipe that is fussy,...
This time of year in particular, has me reaching for this warming, deeply nourishing tea. I love this blend of spices, citrus, and, of course, raw honey. Turmeric is perhaps the current darling in the spice world. It contains potent, anti-inflammatory properties among other benefits. The main active ingredient...
I have always been a huge fan of macaroons- enjoying their chocolatey, chewy goodness! I was highly motivated to take this yummy treat and infuse it with an extra dose of superfood nutrition. This recipe includes coconut oil, which truly one of the only foods that nutrition experts from all...
I love experimenting in the kitchen, coming up with easy (MUST be easy) and nutritious recipes that hopefully taste good (my team of critics can be harsh)! I'm often searching for healthy snacks to add to lunches for myself and family. Most "prepared" snacks are just...
These are fun and sure to be a hit for the young, and young at heart! In our spirit of having more "play", what could be more fun than delicious gummy treats? Even better, these contain pure protein which is readily assimilated, and they don't have nasty...
It gives me great comfort to have meals planned in advance so that I'm not frantically trying to get a meal together and mostly, so that I'm not relying on processed (ugh) foods. Even better, when preparation for one meal makes for easy preparation of a second...
The original recipe comes from Clean Eating magazine. I couldn't help myself though; it didn't have onions and that just isn't right in our house! How can you have a vegetable soup without onions? Of course, my meddling didn't stop there; I had to switch up a...
This week's creation makes use of avocado to lend a lovely creamy quality to the soup, while adding much-needed healthy fats. With the added benefit of broccoli and its indole-3-carbinol, plant-based omega 3 fatty acids from hemp hearts, the anti-fungal and anti-viral properties of coconut oil...
For a significant portion of the year, I can be found in gymnasiums across North America cheering on my boys as they play basketball and other sports. I simply love this. The only down-side is keeping well nourished on the road. Scheduling can make it...
