This beet salad is filled with heart-healthy ingredients. It’s subtle but exotic flavours will make your heart “beet”. Try this recipe as a side dish for Valentine’s Day with baked salmon or chicken breast. Ingredients 6 medium beets 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped or slivered 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted pistachios, chopped…
This is a time for resolutions. Every year I hear so many people talk about doing better with diet and exercise and working to lose weight. While I commend anyone who wants to improve their health, it seems that the motivation behind these changes are more as a result of not being happy with…
Got cranberries? I certainly do. This holiday season I have been crazy about cranberries. I made cranberry sauce, desserts, and punch. I will be using the left-over cranberries to make this sweet and spicy dip, perfect for a New Year’s Eve or other party. Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour…
Bring a little Caribbean to your Christmas with my twist on a holiday classic. This vegan eggnog has the smooth and rich flavour of coconut milk and Caribbean spices without the eggs, dairy, nuts or gluten. Ingredients 3 cups unsweetened soy or hemp milk 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla…
As the weather gets colder I find myself craving hearty warming foods like stews and soups. Cornbread is the perfect compliment to these meals. It is cornerstone of American Southern comfort food. Classic cornbread is usually done in a skillet however, it can also be baked or fried. I like to bake it in a…
Every year at this time I find myself scrambling to get back into a routine with the kids activities and school and finding a balance with work, diet, exercise and down time. This is the time of the year that will either make or break your healthy habits heading into winter. If you start…
The body is quite amazing. It never ceases to amaze me in how intricate and yet connected it is. I’ve had people come in with shoulder pain that I was able to trace back to a foot issue. I have had people come in with shoulder pain that was connected to a neck issue….
The crisp air is here, harvesting in the fields has begun and the leaves are starting to change colour. All beautiful signs the season is changing and fall is here. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of our cravings for warmer food and the wonderfully fresh veggies you can get this time of…
Life can be hectic! We have work and kids activities and chores and volunteer work and etc etc etc. The list is long for all that needs to get done in a day. We go go go from the time we wake up till the time we go to bed and sometimes we forget…
Summer is in full swing and cravings for fresh food is at its peak! Enjoy this EPIC salad recipe that incorporates sweet, salty and bitter but all together deliciousness with your friends and family – it will not disappoint! INGREDIENTS 400g black beans, drained 2 (or more) large handfuls of spinach leaves, roughly chopped 500g…