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Who says you can’t have Crunchy Potato Wedges with Parmesan as part of a healthy diet? Certainly not this dietitian! After all, potatoes are inherently healthy and unfairly get a bad reputation. For example, most do not realize a medium potato is loaded with 25% of your daily potassium. That’s about double that of a […]

In honour of Earth Day on April 22, I wanted to share this Simple Mushroom and Kale Risotto recipe to inspire readers to have a couple “go-to” recipes that can be modified to use up ingredients and also reduce food waste . If you have not tried meal planning yet, this is another powerful tool to use up ingredients before […]

Are you looking to increase omega 3’s in your diet? After all, you’ve probably heard that Canadians simply aren’t getting enough or perhaps you’ve heard that increasing omega 3 intake will lower risk of heart disease, and support healthy brain functioning? All is true. Therefore, to inspire you to cook salmon, I will be sharing my Honey Garlic Salmon […]

Happy Spring! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and also there’s renewed energy in the air. As a result, let’s take a look at what’s in our fridge and think of creative ways to use up fresh ingredients. Today, I will be sharing my Fresh Bean Salad that was created to use up miscellaneous veggies. Above […]

So you are planning to include more veggies in your diet, why not include more spinach since it is one of those versatile greens that you can eat raw or cooked? That’s why I created todays Spinach Salad with Walnuts & Feta recipe. Spinach is awesome added to stir fries, omelettes, smoothies or tossed in a fresh salad. Additionally, […]

Are you into batch cooking?  If not, I certainly recommend giving it a try with my Stuffed Peppers with Chorizo & Zucchini recipe! Making more of a recipe leads to convenient leftovers; ready in minutes.  Batch cooking also helps busy people eat well when they do not have a lot of time to cook during the week. Unlock […]

Every healthy recipe certainly deserves to be delicious. Healthy eating also warrants being budget-friendly! As a way of kicking off 2017, I’m sharing my recipe for Mini Pesto Pizzas. It’s one of my favourite economical meals that cost under $3 per serving. My Cheap and Healthy Meals post will also give you lots of ideas […]

Just in time for the holidays, or really any time of year, I have my new favourite soup! This recipe for Carrot Soup with Ginger & Sweet Potato will not only warm you and dazzle your taste buds, but it will also boost your beta carotene intake. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, a natural compound found in […]

Every holiday party needs a veggie dish that is also a real attention grabber, like this Kale & Goat Cheese Salad!  If you are still looking for a festive, simple and delicious salad to serve your guests for Christmas, look no further. Pomegranates are loaded with fibre and antioxidants while adding the perfect sweetness and crunch to […]

During the cold and flu season, I believe that there is nothing better than indulging in a hearty homemade soup! Especially when that soup is prepared by a loved one or frozen so that it is speedy to just heat up! This creamy Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Soup is easy to make and filled with warm fall flavours.   I chose to grate the sweet potato […]

Have you jumped on the “bowl” craze?  In case you are unfamiliar, this is where you combine a protein, a carbohydrate and a couple of colourful veggies in a bowl for a healthy and fun meal.  For example, there are Buddha bowls, noodle bowls, smoothie bowls and burrito bowls to name a few. They all […]

I am a huge fan of making salads the star of a meal! After all, who wants to eat a boring salad? I have two tips to make salads fun and certainly stress-free. Firstly, Prepare your salad greens in advance (cut, clean, dry and place in airtight containers). Secondly, combine delicious ingredients! I absolutely love this Orange & Blueberry […]