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...
This time of year in particular, has me reaching for this warming, deeply nourishing tea. I love this blend of spices, citrus, and, of course, raw honey. Turmeric is perhaps the current darling in the spice world. It contains potent, anti-inflammatory properties among other benefits. The main active ingredient...
I have always been a huge fan of macaroons- enjoying their chocolatey, chewy goodness! I was highly motivated to take this yummy treat and infuse it with an extra dose of superfood nutrition. This recipe includes coconut oil, which truly one of the only foods that nutrition experts from all...
I love experimenting in the kitchen, coming up with easy (MUST be easy) and nutritious recipes that hopefully taste good (my team of critics can be harsh)! I'm often searching for healthy snacks to add to lunches for myself and family. Most "prepared" snacks are just...
These are fun and sure to be a hit for the young, and young at heart! In our spirit of having more "play", what could be more fun than delicious gummy treats? Even better, these contain pure protein which is readily assimilated, and they don't have nasty...
It gives me great comfort to have meals planned in advance so that I'm not frantically trying to get a meal together and mostly, so that I'm not relying on processed (ugh) foods. Even better, when preparation for one meal makes for easy preparation of a second...
The original recipe comes from Clean Eating magazine. I couldn't help myself though; it didn't have onions and that just isn't right in our house! How can you have a vegetable soup without onions? Of course, my meddling didn't stop there; I had to switch up a...
This week's creation makes use of avocado to lend a lovely creamy quality to the soup, while adding much-needed healthy fats. With the added benefit of broccoli and its indole-3-carbinol, plant-based omega 3 fatty acids from hemp hearts, the anti-fungal and anti-viral properties of coconut oil...
For a significant portion of the year, I can be found in gymnasiums across North America cheering on my boys as they play basketball and other sports. I simply love this. The only down-side is keeping well nourished on the road. Scheduling can make it...
This was the challenge: I had a hankering for something sweet (I know, no surprise), and I was determined to make something using ONLY products I had on hand. The pressure was on as it was at the end of a long weekend and most of...
