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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
When I start to feel a little fatigued, sluggish, and for lack of a better word, "dirty", I find myself wanting to juice. Mostly because of time, I find myself "blending" vs "juicing" most days. Without launching into the whole blending vs. juicing debate (because...
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...
From the looks of things outside, it's going to be a while before we have lush, home grown basil ready for making into pesto. Having a craving for something pesto-like, I thought I would experiment with healthy greens that are relatively easy to access this...
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...