The gluten free trend has been in the media for the past couple of years, as the answer for everything from weight gain, to bloating to acne. It has gotten so popular it has even sparked this video! You know you’ve made it when Jimmy Kimmel start commenting! <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/AdJFE1sp4Fw” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> For people […]
When most people think of protein, it conjures images of steak, chicken, fish- the usual suspects! And for many people, (though not all!) breakfast doesn’t bring any of these foods to mind. It’s no wonder then, that while many people enjoy breakfast every day- their breakfasts are often low in protein. Protein is an important part […]
We’ve all been there. It’s five oclock on a weeknight, just walking in the door from work, tired with a list a mile long to still accomplish, and you’re left staring at the random contents of your fridge wondering- WHAT AM I GOING TO EAT FOR DINNER? Inevitably on nights like this- the answer is never […]
If you are looking to increase your consumption of dairy products this holiday season, look no further than the hors d’oeurves plate at your next holiday party! Milk, cheese and other dairy products are a great way to achieve our daily needs of 1,000-1,200 mg calcium, vitamin D and protein, all of which play […]
This time of year it is hard to miss all of the gorgeous gourds popping up at the supermarket. So now that you’re done carving up your Halloween pumpkin why not try substituting pumpkin or squash for potatoes in your favorites recipes. Squash is a colourful and healthy alternate to potatoes. It is an excellent […]
My husband loves ginger and wasabi. My husband LOVEs hummus. Which is great for me, because so long as we have some whole grain bread or crackers, and a container of hummus in the house- I know I could probably not cook for the rest of the week and he wouldn’t starve. #winning! Since we […]
This post is slightly overdue from a weekend I got to spend my time doing one of my favourite things- trailing the aisles at the organic food and product show. Now I was really there helping out a family member who had a vendor booth there, but to be honest, I think from my first […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. A day dedicated to being grateful and appreciative for what we have- What could be wrong with that?? But quite often between turkey, stuffing, and sides, too many of us are thankful our pant zippers haven’t given out be the end of it! To enjoy a healthier holiday this year […]
It seems today there is a lot of confusion surrounding the good old white sugar…or wait…maybe brown sugar, or sugar in the raw? OOH I must be mistaken for the thing people used before they discovered honey and agave. Sugar has becoming a complicated issue, with much confusion over differing types, and which ones are the […]
I am without a doubt a meat lover. I could eat it all day, every day! But sometimes to help your wallet and your waist line it’s a good idea to choose a meat free alternative. That’s where my vegetarian chili comes in. Packed with protein from soy and red beans and a whole lot […]
