If you're looking for a fun, tasty protein boost to your salads, soups or snacks, you may wish to give this recipe a try. This will also lend some nice texture and "crunch" to your food - giving it some nice variety. While easy to...
Chocolate is routinely lumped into the category of "indulgent treat" when, in reality, the right type of chocolate should be considered a nutrient-dense superfood. The tricky part lies in figuring out what the right type of chocolate is. Chocolate made from raw cacao is perhaps the...
In the spirit of "warming" spices, what could be better than cinnamon? Much, much more than just a delicious scent and something to sprinkle on toast, the health benefits of cinnamon are impressive. A variety of studies are showing promise in the following areas: regulates blood sugar...
I love the idea of a crock pot. I love the idea of coming home to a fragrant house and a meal ready to eat. I love knowing that there will be minimal clean-up. Here's what I don't love: a crock-pot recipe that is fussy,...
This is a variation of one of our favourite snacks/toppings at our house. Each time I make it, it's a bit different - chiefly influenced by what's on hand and what "moves" me. This is a great healthy protein boost, in addition to healthy fats,...
I love experimenting with recipes and finding ways to make nutrient-dense foods easy to prepare and delicious. My boys really love these bars, and I thought I would try boosting the protein content with Sun Warrior sprouted brown rice protein powder. One scoop has 16 grams...
I'm pretty sure it was the way they were cooked that has led to my life-long aversion to Brussels Sprouts. Those boiled, bitter, mushy cabbage-like things were not a family favourite. A legendary family story featuring one of my brothers further fuelled my reluctance to...
One of my favourite things to enjoy this time of year is homemade soup. There is something so deeply satisfying, nurturing and warming about soup. Another thing I love is to come home to a fragrant aroma and knowing that the bulk of dinner prep...
I absolutely loved peanut butter and lettuce sandwiches growing up. I loved the crunch of crisp lettuce and nutty, creamy peanut butter. While I haven't shunned grain products, I think it's wise to not always reach for bread, crackers and wraps when looking for a snack or...
Have you ever heard that expression about never putting anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat? It's good advice, as skin is your largest organ. Have you noticed as well, that many pharmaceutical drugs are now available in transdermal patches? That is because of the...
Looking for a nourishing and quick breakfast which is not a smoothie? I really enjoy this dense, nutritious cereal. The healthy fats and fibre really help to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours. This particular combination of ingredients is exceptionally heart and brain healthy. We...
My boys in particular are (mostly) generous when I recruit them for taste testing. Several members of Dan's basketball team got roped into tasting this one. I'm not sure if they were overly polite as they were counting on a drive back to the gym, really hungry or...
