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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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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Did you know that you will have more successful weight loss efforts if you make sure to include protein at every meal? The mere act of eating protein is like a mini workout for your insides. Yup, that’s right. Eating protein helps you lose weight. That’s due to what we call the Thermo genic Effect
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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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Soy. This three letter, plant-based protein has created quite a stir in recent years. Is soy good for you? Or, should you avoid it? If you do eat soy, how much is OK to eat? If consumed in moderation, non-GMO soy can be an absolutely acceptable addition to a varied diet. This discussion can be
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This is an important post. I find that people are divided on the issue of cauliflower. You are either on Team Cauliflower, or you are really not. Did you know that one serving of cauliflower can give you 80% of your daily Vitamin C! I am the Captain of Team Cauliflower. Love the stuff. Steamed,
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I have maybe had pasta salad once in my life. Ever. It’s just not a thing for me, this cold pasta idea. Somehow today, I found myself in the mood for a creamy tuna version, so I made this one. Unlike traditional pasta salad, this one has “clean” ingredients that will not spike your blood
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One of the most fascinating and impactful things I learned during my time studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition was how important the link was between well-functioning digestion and good health. Proper digestion is the key to to abundant good health. Eighty percent of our immune system cells reside in our “gut”. The
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You’ve taken the time to make yourself a beautiful, crisp, nutritious and delicious salad. You’ve- Included a variety of different coloured vegetables because they all contain different phytochemicals which enhance the vitamins and minerals. Added some protein like a hard-boiled egg, chickpeas, fish or some hemp hearts to make sure that your meal contains this
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When I was a kid I HATED brussel sprouts. That was the one thing I would not eat – nuh uh. Nope. If my mom had ever prepared them like this, things might have been different. These are savoury and sweet and crunchy and delicious. They also take almost no time to make. Give ’em
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