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Honey Dijon Chicken I am always scouring the internet and websites to find simple, easy and delicious healthy recipes. Well, this one is just that! I saw the video of the recipe on Facebook and told the gal I was with I had to make it! And I did! It is a very simple, one… Read More
Vegetarian Pizza with Cauliflower Base This vegetarian pizza is low in carbohydrate and high in fibre. It may take a little work but it is delicious! Pizza crust 1 cauliflower 1/2 cooked quinoa 3 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp. dried oregano Salt and pepper Pizza topping 8 oz can tomatoes 1 tbsp. tomato purée/ paste 3… Read More
A Diet Wrecking Food That May Surprise You Fruit Smoothies The fruit smoothie you order from the latest craze smoothie shop or drive-thru smoothie store can have a whopping 80 grams of sugar and more than 350 calories or more and very little protein. Fruit concentrates are often used instead of fresh fruit. And sorbet,… Read More
The holidays are here – a magical time of year filled with sparkling lights, homemade treats, loved ones and holiday feasts. Although there is much more to this season than these large meals, the festivities most certainly can become centered around the dinner table. Many give up on their health goals during this time… Read More
There are few things that can instantly remind you of the holidays, no matter what time of year it is – the scent of a pine tree, the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg – they instantly take you there. Holiday spices are incredibly inviting, comforting and most of all, very beneficial to your health.… Read More
Chilled Pumpkin Overnight Oatmeal Have you joined the overnight oats craze? You want to because it’s easy, tastes good, and is super convenient. The recipe below makes two servings – double it and have almost a full week’s worth of breakfasts ready to go or for the entire family in the morning. And the best part is,… Read More
3 Tips for Smart Snacking There’s a fine line between waiting too long between meals and snacking all day to curb your hunger. Waiting too long can cause you to overeat during your mealtimes because you’re ravenous – and grazing all day can lead to mindless or habitual eating that could cause over-eating, especially… Read More
As you up your nutrition game and start eating a whole food plant-based diet, you may face some challenges when you dine out. It’s pretty common that most restaurants follow the Standard American Diet (or as I call it the Sad American Diet), and with proper planning, you can make eating out fun and successful.… Read More
5 Tips to Help the Scale ‘Fall’ In Your Favor Remember how hard you worked on your diet (and in the gym) this spring and summer to feel sexy and confident in that bathing suit? Well, the fall season is in full swing, and it’s no excuse to lose your hard-earned beach body. Check… Read More
Easy Ways to Transition to a Plant-Based Diet The other night I went to the Michigan premiere of Eating You Alive documetary. This movie featured leading medical experts and researchers and takes a scientific look at the reasons we’re so sick, who’s responsible for feeding us the wrong information and how we can use whole-food, plant-based nutrition to take control… Read More
I love Cauliflower for many different reasons and this Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is one of my favorite recipes. It is a member of the cruciferous (you know we need to be eating these all the time) and is related to it’s cousin – broccoli. It contains alot good-for-us nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals. It is… Read More
Tuna with Avocado, Ginger & Lime (Recipe and image from preppypaleo.com Read More
The #1 Serving Size Secret You Must Know Quick quiz: how many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars ? Hint: it’s not “one.” Often, the above products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package. Can YOU… Read More
Snap pea salad: crisp jicama, savory squash and bitter radishes are cut into tiny matchsticks and tossed with sweat peaches, snap peas, cilantro and dill. A spicy lime ginger vinaigrette is the perfect pairing to dress this sophisticated salad. This recipe (and photo) comes to me from MeatlessMonday. Snap Pea Salad Serves 4 For the… Read More
The wonderful array of fruits and veggies available during the summer months makes for some delicious, healthy (and light) eating. Here are 6 yummy, no-guilt snacks to enjoy and feel good while eating them. Caprese Skewers Basil, tomato, balsamic – I love the combination. The recipe below calls for mozzarella cheese but if you… Read More
Summer isn’t really summer unless you are enjoying a delicious cold summer soup on a hot day. Read More
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