• Watermelon, Fennel & Mint Salad

    July 8, 2019

    Summer is my favourite season for creating fruit and veggie salads that are not only flavourful, but super refreshing. This salad contains a few of my favourites: Watermelon, Fennel, and Mint The dressing is tangy and sweet but doesn’t compete with the sweetness of the fresh watermelon. And the mint gives this salad the perfect…

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  • Sweet and Spicy Garlic Noodles (Gluten and Grain Free)

    June 11, 2019

    You guys will love these sticky garlic noodles.  I use Nupasta noodles which are made from the root of the konjac plant; therefore, they contain no starch. Konjac noodles high in dietary fibre, and are a great low carb, low calorie, grain and gluten free substitute for pasta or rice noodles.  I do find that…

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  • Healthy Recipes

    Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

    June 2, 2018

    I don’t know about you, but I never liked brussel sprouts as a child. As an adult, I looooooooove them! Brussel sprouts are a great addition to any meal. This veggie is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, is rich in antioxidants, and contains a number of nutrients including folate and vitamin B6.…

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    Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon

    June 2, 2018

    Butternut squash is a staple in my refrigerator every week. I love this vegetable because it is super simple to prepare, and it is both sweet and satisfying.  Butternut squash contains potassium which is important for bone health as well as vitamin B6 which aids in the function of the immune and nervous systems. Anyone…

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  • Healthy Recipes

    Roasted “Cheesy” Asparagus

    May 24, 2018

    Hey Friends! I’m always looking for ways to jazz up my veggies. While I do use a variety of spices, I always love a cheesy flavour, especially with green veggies. Cheese isn’t always the best option for me because it contains dairy and having ulcerative colitis, dairy and I aren’t always besties LOL. One awesome…

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