The idea for these bars came from many different places. I always have bananas in my house. Only problem is that bananas and summer time are not great friends and more often than not I find myself freezing bananas going brown. (great tip, if you have a recipe with a certain amount of bananas, peel […]
If it walks like a legume, and talks like a legume, it must be a…..soybean?!! Many people get confused with the difference between legumes- such as chickpeas, kidney beans and lentils, and soy beans (or edemame). Edemame are high in protein, just like other legumes, and therefore make a great snack to keep you feeling […]
Protein supplements, in the forms of powders and bars have long since been popular in the world of strength training. Supplements are found mostly made from Whey, however there are vegetarian and vegan options available. As a dietitian, one of the most common questions is, how much protein is necessary before, after, and during workouts, […]
The Dad bod is a new phenomenon taking over social media. The dad bod is all about promoting a less than firm tummy caused by overconsumption of alcohol and beer. While I have already illustrated the potential health implications of the “dad bod” on the news (click to the media page to see the full […]
To start all that you need is a Zucchini, a cutting board, a knife and a vegetable peeler. Start Peeling the zucchini until you get about half way. Then turn the zucchini over and start on the other side. When you have gotten as far as you can you can flip it over to one […]
It seems that the low carbohydrate diet fad never really went out of style. There are always new tips and tricks for those looking to cut down on the carbs, or eat a more Paleo diet. Cauliflower pizza crust anyone?? Healthy carbohydrates play an important role in the body. The brain is only able to […]
The OMNIHeart Diet, a newer version of the “Mediterranean diet” advocates for the consumption of legumes 5 days out of the week. Legumes include, dry peas, dry beans, lentils and chickpeas and PEANUTS! Though many people associate green beans, green peas, and soybeans with legumes, they are in fact not related. The major difference between legumes […]
There has been much hype in recent years surrounding the gluten fee diet. An ever increasing number of individuals follow this diet when suffering from Celiac disease, when they have strong reaction to the consumption of Gluten, and many others who choose to avoid gluten for reasons such as weight loss and increased energy. Gluten […]
Important fact: I do not do complicated in the kitchen. I like simple recipes that let you get in, get out and get EATING! For that reason, if I am pulling out an extra utensil you know it must be worth it. This dressing requires a food processor to puree the onion and garlic. the […]
Making half your plate vegetables is a great way to boost the overall nutrition and fibre in your meal. But to some, half a plate of vegetables is just VERY overwhelming. So if getting extra vegetables on your plate is a challenge then this recipe is for you! This recipe beautifully “hides” it’s healthy spinach […]
