Celery, whether in soups, vegetable trays, topped with almond butter and raisins or added to a dish, most of us have eaten celery in one way, shape or form. Celery is not just to be added to soups just like onion and leeks but celery can be the star of the soup also. Taste the raw celery you plan to use in this soup. The celery should be fresh and…
A warm bowl of soup can hit the spot any day of the year and for any meal. Soup can also be a healthy way to start off a meal because it tends to be high in vegetables, filling and low in energy density. Soup is the perfect food for any meal!! It can be for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack:) Homemade soup is a better choice than canned…
Melons are a summer food, with most varieties at their best between May and August. But sometimes it just feels right to have some! When it comes to melons, you can’t do much better than cantaloupe. It’s nutritious, delicious, and versatile. If you typically buy watermelon or honeydew melon and shy away from cantaloupe, you’re missing out Cantaloupe compounds may protect against age-related macular degeneration. One cup of diced cantaloupe…
Many people think of pumpkins as little more than a Halloween decoration or a Thanksgiving pie filling. However, it may be time to rethink this plump, nutritious orange plant. Pumpkin is a fast-growing vine that creeps along the surface in a similar fashion as that of other Cucurbitaceaefamily vegetables and fruits such as cucumber, squash, cantaloupes… It is one of the most popular field crops cultivated around the world and is…
I used to use quinoa in so many of salads to help hold them together and for flavour but now I love to use Cauliflower! There are so many ways to enjoy cauliflower from raw, steamed, baked, in soups or casseroles or fried and here is another wonderful way to add raw cauliflower to your diet and your family’s diet. Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable (or Brassicaceae) family- along with…
Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all eight essential amino acids. It is also an excellent source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese, selenium and phosphorous. In addition, tofu is a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1. Tofu – I prefer GMO Free “Extra Firm” Tofu. When stirring into recipes it holds it’s shape better. You can always fry your Tofu…
There are so many ways to prepare cauliflower from raw, to boiled, mashed or rice! This recipe is now one of my favourites: “Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks”. Many popular diets advise against eating anything white. Foods like white pasta, white rice, white bread, sugar and other white foods are not recommended. Cauliflower is a white food you can feel good about eating At times the cauliflower does not seem like an…
I find that you can add absolutely any vegetable – raw or cooked and or any fruit to cooked quinoa and it will make a delicious salad. During the summer months I like to keep these salads light and the dressings made with lemon, lime, fresh herbs and at times a bit of sweetness. In the winter months I find this salad to be lovely and warming with this delicious…
This recipe is easy and perfect for those who love soups, stews or chili. Soup is one of the most nutritious and easiest foods to prepare and perfect for every meal whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack!! If you enjoy the texture of a chili just add more beans. If you like stews more, just add more vegetables. It’s that easy! Beans can are the least expensive…
Being healthy does not mean not having delicious treats. This Chocolate Chia Pudding if full of plants and fibre and can be eaten as a snack, pre or post workout treat and even as a healthy breakfast if rushed. How crazy and fun is that! Below are some of the main ingredients I use. Chia Seeds, Chocolate Complete and 2 cups Chocolate Almond Milk but feel free to use any…