Vegetarian

Are you keeping cool this summer? For many, the last thing we want to do in July is turn on the oven or stove!  Therefore, today’s Zesty Tabbouleh with Bulgur recipe is inspired by keeping your home cool but still enjoying a healthy meal. I have chosen a recipe using my favourite whole grain, bulgur […]

I’m always on the hunt for new ways to enjoy salmon! It’s just so succulent and perfect for our summer season. For today’s recipe, I made Salmon with Walnut Parsley Gremolata. Gremolata is a chopped herb condiment traditionally made using garlic, oil and lemon zest. You can certainly add gremolata on top of any type […]

Are you an adventurous eater? I certainly am. I love to experience different flavours of foods from around the world! This week, a client asked if I could please post an Indian recipe, so I decided to do my own take on my all-time favourite Indian dish, Palak Paneer. For those who are unfamiliar, paneer […]

Patio weather is certainly upon us!  What better contribution to the BBQ than a fun and delicious salad!  This simple Strawberry Balsamic Salad is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. I love this mix because it combines the sweet from the Ontario local strawberries and the savoury from the Swiss cheese. Feel free to share your favourite summer salads! If you’re not […]

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 Kale Risotto with Mushroom recipe to inspire readers to have a couple of “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 […]

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 intakes will lower the risk of heart disease and support healthy brain functioning. All is true. Therefore, to inspire you to cook salmon, I will be sharing my […]

Happy Spring! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and 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 Romano Bean Salad, which was created to use up miscellaneous veggies. […]

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 today’s Spinach Feta Salad with Walnuts recipe. Spinach is awesome added to stir fries, omelettes, smoothies or tossed in a fresh salad. Additionally, Dietitians […]

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 costs 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 […]