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Do you have prepared meals in your freezer? One of my top tips for busy people looking to eat healthy is to cook once, but eat twice. In my post on freezer inventories, I highlighted the importance of keeping track of what’s in your freezer and, most importantly, how it can help you save time […]

This Red Lentil Soup with Lemon Ginger is one of my all time favourite soup recipes! It is so hearty that it can be consumed as a meal or in a smaller portion as a starter.I certainly love my fair share of lentil soups and have lots of variations using the powerhouse protein. If you […]

Batch cooking should be synonymous with chili making! I love to make chili because of how easy it is to both make and keep for future meals, as I mentioned in my post on freezer meals. Likewise, this One Pot Hearty Chili is extremely simple to prepare and features everything you would want in a chili, […]

This weekend has brought Southern Ontario cold weather alerts with temperatures plummeting and wind chills hitting -30 degrees! With the immensely cold weather, there is certainly no better way to keep warm than by enjoying some hearty homemade Minestrone soup.Minestrone soup originates from Italy, so “minestrone” actually translates to “big soup”, which is a fitting […]

This is a great snack option that is a great fibre and protein option.  Feel free to use different spices to create savory or sweet flavoured chickpeas. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp oregano ¼ tsp garlic […]

It’s a siesta and you cannot be without a really tasty guacamole recipe!  Here is my favourite recipe that takes fajitas to a whole new level of delicious.  Enjoy these heart healthy monounsaturated fats in this delicious guac! Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, […]

If you have not made your own homemade kale chips you are certainly missing out!  These crunchy, crispy little greens are a real treat to your taste buds. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time:  8-10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 cups raw kale, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil sprinkle of salt, if desired Instructions: Pre-heat […]

Mangoes are one of the “10 best foods” according to the Centre for the Science of the Public interest.  One cup of mango supplies you with 100% of a day’s worth of vitamin C, one-third of a day’s worth of vitamin A, a good amount of blood pressure lowering potassium and 3 grams of fibre.   […]

Who doesn’t love a homemade apple crisp or a wild berry crumble?  There is unlimited versatility to use whatever seasonal fruit is available.   You can also use frozen fruit instead of the fresh and save time in washing and chopping. Warm crumble is best served over vanilla ice cream and enjoyed with family. Serves: 6-8 […]

Increasing your veggie intake is a healthy idea, but it is important to ensure that you are maintaining balance by including a carbohydrate (your source of energy) and protein as well (to keep you feeling full).  This salad includes the chewy and delicious wheat berries, which are source of fibre and includes nuts for protein.  […]

I was contemplating if this recipe was worth posting because it is so exceptionally simple.  However, during a nutrition consultation, I shared this simple recipe with my client and she came back saying how she now LOVES making Romano beans like this.  So here is the recipe for you into incorporate in your diet too! […]

Who doesn’t love bruschetta?  It is a simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be easily adapted by adding olives, cheese, onion and beans!  The possibilities are truly endless.   Today, I will be sharing a very simple (yet elegant) bruschetta recipe. Serves: 4-5 Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 large fresh tomato 1 Tbsp olive oil […]