Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
Smoothies are a great breakfast option. They are also good for mid-afternoon snacks. Rather than follow recipes, the best way to start making smoothies is to gather some ingredients in your cupboard or fridge. Spread them on a board and get your blender out. It’s always nice to have fruit as a base. You can...
Breakfast, Recipes
One of my favourite things for breakfast is a yogurt and fruit bowl. I usually add some nuts and seeds as well. This is a great meal option rather than eating commercial cereal and milk. Most cereals contain a lot of sugar and additives so it’s best to steer clear of these choices. Adding flax...
Breakfast, Recipes
I made this meal a while ago but didn’t post the recipe because I couldn’t remember my exact measurements. I just found an old piece of paper with this recipe on it and I think this must be it. Often when I’m adding ingredients in, I make a note of what I’m putting in the...
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...
Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
Whenever you have lots of fruit in your kitchen, it’s always a good idea to make a smoothie. Don’t focus on following an exact recipe – just throw everything in the blender and it will taste great! My smoothie today included blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, banana, ground flax seeds, cashews, fresh mint and water. Lots of...
Articles, Breakfast, Nutrition, Recipes
Some of my favourite breakfasts are actually smoothies. They are not only delicious and thirst quenching, but they can be packed full of nutrients. If you want to have a creamier smoothie, add some banana to it. This is a good way to make it dairy free and add even more nutrients. Don’t worry about...
Breakfast, Recipes
Quinoa for breakfast is a great option if you’d like a high energy, gluten free and dairy free option. This powerful grain has been around for thousands of years and is an excellent choice for breakfast. Quinoa is usually seen in breakfast and lunch dishes but can be used for breakfast if you cook it...
Breakfast, Recipes
If you’re enjoying fruit and yogurt for breakfast, experiment with adding in some other tasty ingredients. Some nice things to add in are dates, spices, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. The coconut oil will help to stimulate your metabolism for the day. It becomes liquid when it’s at 24C, so during the summer months it...
Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
I’ve made raw energy bars in the past but have always followed recipes. I looked through my recipes today and didn’t have all the ingredients for one full recipe so I decided to make my own. When you buy commercial energy bars, they often have added preservatives and additives in them. As well, when they’re heated...
Breakfast, Recipes
It’s great to start your day with fruit because it’s very easy to digest. You don’t want to overload the body first thing in the morning because this can cause digestive problems for the rest of the day. Add some yogurt for healthy probiotics and ground flax seeds for healthy fats next. You’ll have a...
