Dressings and Sauces, Main Courses, Recipes
I’ve made this dish many times in the past few years. The sauce is definitely what makes it so tasty. Once you have the ingredients, try mixing them up a little to see what comes up. Once you have the sauce, you can add water and use it for salad dressings, or keep it thicker and use it for...
Articles, Nutrition
Almonds are great to have as a healthy snack or as part of a meal. Add almonds to your morning meal to increase your protein, fibre and energy levels. Alternatively you can mix them with other nuts, seeds and fruit to make your own trail mix. As well, they can be ground up and added to sauces or...
Articles, Mindfulness, Nutrition
I believe that our food preferences are deep rooted from a young age. It’s my Mom’s birthday today so I wanted to dedicate this post to her since she was always so supportive of my food choices. When I was five years old, I decided on my own will that I was going to be...
Articles, Nutrition
If you’re a coffee drinker and want to try cutting down, start by replacing it with tea. Even better, try herbal tea instead. Coffee is fine once in a while, whether it’s enjoyed as a treat or at a cafe with friends. Caffeine addictions can start to occur when we rely on it every day. ...
Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
I’ve been eating fruit and yogurt bowls all the time lately. Today I enjoyed one as a snack halfway through the day. They are not only delicious but nutrient packed as well. There is a high amount of fibre in this meal so it will keep you feeling full longer than most snacks. These foods take...
Articles, Nutrition
We need to undergo “daily detoxification” because of today’s toxic world. Instead of a major detox every so often, the following recommendations can be done on a daily basis and help to promote detoxification, and turn digestive energies toward elimination processes. 1) Fast while you’re eating. This means eating less, eating more consciously and eating nutrient dense food. 2) Avoid a big breakfast...
Articles, Nutrition
There is a huge benefit of food being in its whole form. As soon as we start altering the state of food, it takes extra work for our body to break down. In nature, everything is packaged perfectly. When minerals, vitamins and fibre are taken away, the body must exert unnecessary energy to complete the process. After consuming white rice, the body...
Main Courses, Recipes
Rather than cooking meals in a pan, another great idea is to bake them. The flavours will remain intact rather than escaping from the pan. If you’re using a grain, it’s best to cook it before you put it in the pan. As well, if you’re using root vegetables or other ingredients that take a long...
Articles, Mindfulness, Nutrition
Toxins are any substances that cause harmful effects or create irritation in the body. This undermines our health, stressing the biochemical and organ functions. Our bodies are designed to handle a certain level of toxins. The problem arises when there is an excess intake of toxins over a long time and the body becomes overloaded. Detoxification occurs when we allow our body...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
In order to incorporate more healthy foods into your life, cook your whole grains and legumes ahead of time. Legumes include beans, peas (chickpeas as opposed to green beans) and lentils. It will inspire you to use them rather than let just let them sit in your cupboard. When I make a lentil salad without lettuce, I...
