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In a recent blog, I wrote about the International Year of Pulses according to the United Nations. Today’s recipe celebrates pulses with these savoury Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas. Interestingly, pulses are members of the legume family and composed of dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.  These nutritional powerhouses are both versatile and nutritious! Likewise, this recipe for Crunchy Rosemary […]

A Buddha bowl, also known as a hippie bowl, is a hearty dish made of a combination of various veggies (raw or roasted), protein sources like beans, tofu, nuts or seeds and healthy whole grains like quinoa, brown rice or bulgur. Last week, my friend and fellow dietitian, Chelsea Allan and I made Buddha Bowls […]

Oven meals are the perfect way to keep the house nice and warm in the middle of winter. The best part? Your oven does all the work while you can simply wait for warm goodness to come out. In today’s recipe, we’re starring roasted red-skinned potatoes. Potatoes are a nutritious addition to your diet and […]

It’s certainly hard to believe that we are only one week away from Christmas! Have you decided what festive salad you are bringing to the holiday party? This Pomegranate Feta Salad could be the perfect choice. Today’s recipe features both oranges and pomegranates, both being great sources of vitamin C and antioxidants, to elevate nutritional […]

Are you a fan of eggs? I certainly am! Nutritionally speaking, eggs are an excellent source of protein (6g per large egg), which is why they help you stay full when you add to breakfast. I encourage my clients to not skip the yolk, since this contains half the protein and most of the nutrition […]

Happy International Nut day! Go nuts today (and everyday) by including these healthy plant-based fats, protein-packed wonders in your diet. This apple, walnut, and feta salad features the sweetness of apples and dried fruit but with the saltiness of feta cheese. I use a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing and, above all, a topping […]

Are you bored of the same old lunch? I know it’s hard to think of new lunch ideas every day and is often a time consuming process. To make your life easier, why not plan ahead? Canada’s Food Guide highlights all the benefits of meal planning and how to stick to one. In one of […]

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 […]

Entrée salads are certainly all the rage these days! Many of my clients enjoy salads for lunch or dinner but, above all, remember to make sure that your salad is nutritionally balanced with a carbohydrate (for energy), protein (for fullness) and then lots of veggies for vitamins and minerals. As a result, I wanted to […]

As summer draws to a close, families are transitioning back to their routines. This also means getting back to the dinner table! Growing up, my family certainly enjoyed our share of homemadebruschetta. These Bruschetta Zucchini Boats adds a new twist to our traditional bruschetta by using zucchini as the base. Zucchini is also contains many […]

Believe it or not, mushrooms were my first favourite food. If you are a fellow mushroom lover, I am sure you will agree that they are just so delicious! These Italian Mushrooms are also great because mushrooms contain potassium. Potassium is a mineral that relaxes the arteries through the release of nitric oxide. This helps […]

Summer is the perfecttime to head to the farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits andveggies! I’m excited to share my a simple summersalad, since it’s certainly one of the best ways to use your fresh produce. This Rainbow Salad features colourful veggies like tomato, orange peppers, and cucumber to make your plate look as […]