I've got cabbage. Lots of cabbage. So much cabbage that some might say I'm being a little pouty. I really shouldn't be so disrespectful because cabbage is a king. King of the cruciferous vegetables that is. While kale is the current darling of the vegetable...
This has quickly become my "go to" meal this summer. I have always been a super fan of avocados. They are about as close to a perfect food as any substance can be: so very nutrient dense and full of goodness. And don't be afraid...
Juicing? Smoothies? What to do, what to do? It's kind of like trying to figure out what's better - getting a good night's sleep or drinking enough water. The short answer is...
My smoothie consumption tends to lessen a wee bit over the colder winter months. I gravitate to more warming foods such as soups, curries and slow-cooked concoctions. Having said that, I still incorporate smoothies into my diet because you really can't beat the convenience and...
This superfood granola is chock-full of brain-boosting nutrients. As much as we live in a fat-phobic society, our brain very much needs healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. With a goal of incorporating brain-frinedly ingredients, I included chia, hemp seeds, walnuts and avocado oil. Additional...
At the risk of sounding self serving, the idea of cognitive decline absolutely terrifies me. I had a brilliant academic grandmother who was a trail blazer in the world of education, however I never knew her that way. By the time I came along she...
I don't know about you, but these last few weeks have left me craving warm soups and curries. I had great intentions today to try out some new recipes; however, once I came home I had curry on my mind. Standing in front of my...
I love experimenting with various juices and smoothies. There are so many great blogs and websites that serve as inspiration for me. I was recently on the Navitas site and came across a great smoothie recipe that combined carrots, oranges and a superfood called camu camu powder....
I was under strict orders to bring both cookies and energy bars with me on my visit to see Dan at McMaster University this past weekend. Digging through various recipes I've prepared was a great opportunity to "tweak" some existing recipes. Tweaking is usually a...
Oh when the sweet tooth strikes!! Pantry doors go flying, frantic scurrying through the fridge and freezer in a mad quest to satisfy the urgent call for sweetness. This, my friends, is the scene that took place prior to the creation of these little nuggets...
I always loved tuna salad. What I don't love, however, is the concern of polluted fish, especially larger fish such as tuna. Studies have found that mercury levels in canned tuna regularly exceed guidelines established by Health Canada. Ouch. No thank you. There are also...
I don't know about you, but when I luck out and find beautiful organic beets with lush green tops, I have every intention of making full use of the entire beet right away. More often than I'd like to admit, the beet greens are a...
