Spoiler Alert – I am not Vegan. I am not even vegetarian, though I try to infuse my diet with as many plant based foods as possible on a daily basis. I also love variety, and am always looking at ways to increase the nutrient value in my foods. This CHICK PEA SMASH is like […]
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Most people trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar struggle with snack time. Sure it’s easy to find a healthy roster of snacks, and eating a handful of almonds, veggies with hummos and guac and carrot sticks will definitely help to shift those sugar cravings. What about those times when you are just
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These muffins used to be a staple in our house. The kids loved them. Usually made the mini versions. The original recipe called for quite a bit of sugar. I have removed the sugar and replaced it with some maple syrup. I think it works. It is the latest treat recipe to be ‘shifted’. I
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Another Shift-ed family favourite. I wish I could tell you that when my kids were small they did not have boxes and boxes (and boxes!) of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Somewhere along the way, I did begin to make my own. It was a step up, for sure. This recipe is adapted from our long-time
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At this time of year, I love nourishing myself with hot soups. I love them because it’s cold outside, and they are warming and delicious, but also because you can jam so many great nutrients into a soup, and they are generally easy to digest. I chose to make this with yellow split peas vs.
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This dip is healthy for a few reasons. It beats the heck out of store-bought brands that are often made with added sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy, hydrogenated oils. It’s dairy and sugar free. It’s homemade. End of story. As an added bonus, it takes under 1 minute to make, doesn’t require any kitchen equipment, and
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So, it seems that pumpkin season is getting longer and longer. Pumpkin Spice fans can barely wait for September to be packed away before all of the coffee offerings and recipes start emerging. For me, cool crisp fall weather means two things- 1. Sweater Weather (a good friend dubbed this one, and it stuck –
Soup of the Season! Creamy, Delish Pumpkin Lentil Soup Read More »
Don’t get me wrong, I buy packaged granola bars. The ones I am crushing on for my kids right now, are made in Canada by a company called Made Good. They come in a bunch of varieties, and I do recommend them. This past weekend, I was playing around in my kitchen, and dreamily staring
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The inspiration for this recipe comes from a recent visit to one of my favourite restaurants in Soho, in New York – “Spring Street Natural”. http://www.springstreetnatural.com/ I try and visit there for lunch each time I am there for a weekend getaway. During a recent visit this past December, my daughter and I had their
SPICING UP THE SUPERBOWL – BEST NACHOS – FEATURING…KALE? Read More »
Winter can be brutal on our skin. The dry, scaly and sometimes painful effects of cold weather on our most vulnerable body part – our skin. We all know that we should cover up, moisturize, and reduce the temperature of our showers if we want to try and protect our skin during cold weather, but
Feeling like a crocodile? Nourishment for your skin! Read More »
