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.
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.
Read MoreThis 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.
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.
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.
Read MoreLunch 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.
Read MoreThis tasty fruit has a big reputation for its water content, and not only is it hydrating, it is also rich in many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other dense nutrients! If you are looking to support your heart & skin health, waste elimination, regulate body temperature, satiate your appetite and relieve sore muscles - this juicy fruit is on your side. This month’s Superfood Spotlight is Watermelon!
Read MoreThey say that this treat is worthy of a scream! Do you scream for ice cream? Whether you are on a dairy-free or sugar-free diet, there are options for everyone. This favourite dessert is quite easy to make from any of your favourite ingredients, and is sure to cool you down & sweeten your day or night. I’ve brought together some different options to inspire your treat-making creativity in the kitchen and save yourself a trip to the frozen section at the supermarket.
Read MoreAs berry picking season continues, this month’s Superfood Spotlight is focusing on the juicy, red, heart-shaped favourite… Strawberries. I bet you didn’t know that even their greens are a superfood! Let’s break down some of the benefits and recipes for not only the berry, but their little green crowns as well.
Read MoreHappy Canada Day! Wherever and however you’re celebrating today, I’m sure it includes food. It’s not often we consider Canadian cuisine here in Canada, but I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some traditional indigenous recipes, alongside some Canadian classics and some fun red and white treats.
Read MoreIt’s almost blueberry season! With blueberries starting to be ready in late June here on Vancouver island, I thought it was prime time to pick them for our Superfood Spotlight of the month, so that you could be ready to pounce the moment they’re ripe!
Read MoreOur superfood for the month of May comes from the sea… Seaweed. No, don’t eat the stuff you find washed up on the beach, I’ve included some delicious and sometimes surprising ways to incorporate more seaweed into your diet as well as the benefits of doing so.
April’s Superfood Spotlight is… drumroll… The Avocado. This fatty fruit gets a lot of love, and for good reason. Almost good enough to rebrand to “An avocado a day keeps the doctor away.”
Ready to celebrate Easter without all of the chemicals in commercial treats? Me too! Many of our favourite Easter treats are full of refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other additives we’d do well to hop quickly away from. I've put together a list of some healthier Easter treats that are cute and delicious enough to please the whole family.
Our superfood spotlight for this month is ginger! This spicy root is not only a fabulous flavour, but has been used medicinally for over 5000 years in Chinese and Indian Medicine. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of ginger as well as some yummy gingery recipes.
I often search the list of ‘National Day of..’ to find inspiration for blog recipe themes and this month when I saw this past week was ‘National Peanut Butter Lovers Day’ I knew I had to come up with a list of the BEST peanut buttery recipes because who doesn’t love nut butter?! Besides being protein packed, peanut butter is also a good source of healthy fats and Vitamin E, B3, B6 and Magnesium.
Don’t let the fear of garlic breath stop you from including this powerful superfood in your diet. Whether you’re a garlic lover or not, you’ll want to get in on these amazing bulb benefits. I’ve also included some scrumptious garlicky recipes to make with this superfood.
Read MoreWhatever the year of the Year of the Water Tiger will mean for you, I thought it would be fun to collect some Chinese inspired recipes to enjoy during this time of celebration, or throughout the year for some delicious and nourishing flavours.
There is nothing better than a hot breakfast to start off a cold morning. Something to warm you to the core before bundling up and heading out into the day. Something to fuel your adventures. Something to keep you nourished and cozy in the coming hours until lunch. I’ve gathered some tantalizing hot breakfast ideas to keep you warm until Spring!
Eggs seem to be one of those foods that have carried a lot of controversy over the years, so I think it’s time to set the record straight about this popular breakfast food. Infact, eggs are quite the superfood in and of themselves. Let’s have a look at some of the best eggs-benefits and some delicious ways to enjoy them besides your standard scrambled, sunny side up or hard boiled.
