Harvest-Inspired Vegetarian Feasts: Recipes for Fall Abundance
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisper, the fall season brings with it a bountiful harvest of vibrant and nutritious produce. It's the perfect time to embrace the flavors and colors of autumn in your cooking. In this week’s blog, we'll explore a variety of delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate the abundance of fall produce. From colorful root vegetables to hearty squashes, apples, and pears, these dishes are not only flavorful but also creative ways to make the most of the season's offerings.
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Decadent Desserts: Indulgent (And healthy!) Sweet Treats
Who among us hasn't experienced that undeniable craving for something sweet? The allure of a delectable dessert is universal, and our taste buds have a knack for leading us straight to the cookie jar or the ice cream aisle. But what if there was a way to relish in the pleasure of indulgence while keeping health-conscious goals in check? Welcome to the realm of healthy dessert options – a world where satisfying your sweet tooth doesn't mean compromising your commitment to well-being.
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Chia Seeds: Tiny Seeds with Mighty Nutrition (Recipes Included!)
If you're on the lookout for a superfood that's versatile, nutrient-packed, and a breeze to incorporate into your meals, look no further than chia seeds. These tiny seeds might be small in size, but they're big on benefits. Let's explore why chia seeds deserve a prime spot in your pantry and unveil a variety of mouthwatering recipes to help you make the most of their healthful potential.
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11 Seasonal Summer Recipes to Savour
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in fresh and vibrant flavors that celebrate the abundance of local produce. From refreshing salads to mouthwatering grilled dishes and delicious desserts, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this sunny season. To inspire your culinary adventures, I’ve rounded up 11 seasonal summer recipes with links to recipes. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and make the most of the summer harvest!
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6 Refreshing Herbal Infusions for Summer Wellness
As the summer heat intensifies, staying hydrated and nourishing your body becomes crucial for overall wellness. One delightful way to boost hydration while incorporating the benefits of herbs is through herbal infusions. These refreshing beverages not only quench your thirst but also provide a range of health benefits. I’ve gathered six invigorating herbal infusion recipes that can help you stay cool, hydrated, and revitalized during the summer months.
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12 Fresh Eats for Warmer Weather
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with a collection of mouthwatering and nutritious recipes. I've scoured food blogs for the freshest, most delightful dishes that are perfect for warmer weather.
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Fermented Foods- Benefits and Recipes
It’s no secret anymore that gut health is of the utmost importance. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients, detox waste materials, regulate hormones, and has even been shown to have an impact on our brains. Let’s have a look at the benefits of fermented foods, as well as some yummy recipes.
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Asian Heritage Month- Asian Inspired Recipes
May is Asian Heritage Month! This month is close to my heart, due to my own Asian heritage, so I’ve decided to put together a list of Asian inspired recipes to celebrate.
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Superfood Spotlight: Green Tea - Benefits and Recipes
We’re back with another Superfood Spotlight! This time focusing on Green Tea. Matcha, as it is also known as in its powdered form, is a powerful antioxidant, with yummy versatility in recipes of all kinds. Let’s take a look the benefits and some creative recipes that go beyond the teacup.
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Gluten Free Easter Brunch Ideas
Easter time is here! And with that, many will be planning an Easter morning brunch. For many people dealing with gluten intolerance can put a wrench in holiday eats, so let’s have a look at some fabulous gluten free brunch ideas for Easter morning.
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Breakfast Recipe Roundup: Kickstart Your Day
Whether you’re a breakfast lover or a reluctant morning eater, the jury is in that eating breakfast is an important part of building good health. However, with busy schedules and the morning rush it can be difficult to figure out what to serve up for this oh so important meal. Don’t worry, that’s why i’m here. I’ve rounded up some yummy weekday and weekend breakfast recipes to help you kickstart your day with nourishment.
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Superfood Spotlight: Mushrooms
We’re back with another superfood spotlight. I've decided to focus this time on the fantastic (and delicious) fungi of our world…Mushrooms! Did you know that these funny little funguses are jam packed with nutrients and support a wide variety of health concerns? They can be taken in different ways to support your cognitive, cardiovascular, immune, skin, bone and digestive health concerns (just to name a few)! In today’s blog, we focus on seven different types of mushrooms, ways to take them and what parts of our lives they benefit, as well as share some yummy recipes.
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Hot Tonic, Elixir & Broth Recipes To Keep You Warm & Healthy From the Inside Out
A good way we can nourish ourselves while staying warm in winter is drinking yummy tonics, elixirs and broths. These are amazing options to help keep winter-bugs away with jam packed nutrients, minerals and vitamins all served up in a hot liquid on cold, dreary days. I’m happy to share with you some delicious, immune boosting and soul-warming recipes to keep you in good health in this beautiful start to a New Year.
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A Low Carb Christmas- Recipe Ideas and Alternatives
For those who want to be mindful of blood sugar & blood pressure levels and maintain balanced weight this holiday season, these recipe ideas are for you.
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Diabetic Friendly Holiday Treats
As the holiday treat train approaches the station, nobody wants to miss out on all the goodies! Just because you may be living with diabetes doesn’t mean everything has to be off limits, treat wise. There are still options to indulge, it just takes a little bit of extra mindfulness with ingredients and moderation around treat intake. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite diabetic friendly ingredients and why they are supportive to a diabetic lifestyle when consumed mindfully.
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13 Coastal Recipes & the Benefits of Seafood
There are so many fish in the sea, and they have many benefits for our health! Rich in many essential vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, and low in saturated fats, seafood can be a key player in a nourished and balanced diet– especially when it comes to improving and maintaining cardiovascular and brain health. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits.
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Superfood Spotlight: Sweet Potato
This month’s spotlight is shining on a yummy fall favourite: Sweet Potato! Often colloquially referred to here in Canada as the ‘Yam’, I bet you didn’t know that even sweet potato is a superfood. This root veggie is good for our eyes and skin, maintains healthy blood sugar levels, and helps build immunity.
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Fall Inspired Recipes to Keep You Warm this Season
The leaves are beginning to fall, there’s a definite crispness to the air, whispers of ‘sweater weather’ are abound… it’s time to get cozy and nourish ourselves with some yummy fall inspired foods! Here are some fall recipes of all types to inspire you in the kitchen during this cyclical shift in your body and seasons’ changes.
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Superfood Spotlight: International Chocolate Day- Recipes & Benefits
The Superfood Spotlight is shining on Chocolate this month! Not only is it a yummy dessert, but this popular superfood has lots to offer in support of good health! Be sure to be mindful of the quality of ingredients and sugar content in your chocolate treats and recipes as that will affect the amount of health benefits.
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Back to School: Healthy Packed Lunch & Snack Ideas
Lunch prep doesn’t have to be stressful - in fact, it can be quite fulfilling to get creative as we are setting our children up for success in the classroom. We all want our kids to feel good at school. For this to happen, they need to have the energy and focus to learn, socialise and play, so let’s take a look at the foundation that sets our kids up for a great day.
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