At our core we are all just toddlers aren’t we? If I could happily, and healthfully exist on a diet of macaroni and cheese with a side of ice cream I would. Sadly that isn’t the way the world works. So while parents will often stress themselves over ways to sneak more vegetables into their […]
Back To School Lunches for Kids & Adults
I can almost hear the collective groans of parents all around the country as they gear up for another school year of packing lunches for back-to-school. I know how annoying making my own lunch or breakfast the night before can be so I can only imagine what it’s like packing lunch for a kid who probably only […]
Getting Your Greens When You Can’t Eat Them Fresh
There are three things I drone on and on about when it come to health and nutrition: drink more water, eat lots of fibre, and eat your greens! Those three things alone make sure a huge difference in your health and nutrition. We all know that water is essential, and without getting too deep into […]
#OnMyPath Nature’s Path Qi’a Bars
Y’all know I’m an on-the-go sort of girl, and a hungry girl at that 😉 so it’s essential for me to have great snacks that travel well, are delicious and nutritious all at the same time. I’m already a big Nature’s Path fan, so when I discovered their new Qi’a Superfood Snack Bars I was […]
Maple Creme Brûlée using Farmers Cream
All of my life my family has purchased Farmers products. That’s just the way it was. There were a couple other brands out there, but we always bought Farmers. Farmers is an Atlantic Canadian brand that is nearly 100 years old, using milk from local dairy farmers – our neighbours and friends. Even after I got […]
5-Minute Meals: Burrito Bowl
Eating healthy when in a hurry can be difficult. And with the lure of fast food it can be all to easy to take a trip to the drive thru instead of making something yourself. With my 5-minute burrito bowl, not only can you make a healthy meal fast but it’ll be less expensive […]
Homemade Cold Brewed Iced Coffee
Oh iced coffeeeeeeeeeeee how I love thee! McCafe dollar drink days are my JAM during the summer. $1.15 for a medium vanilla iced coffee? Don’t mind if I do! But it’s not economical or convenient for me to run to the drive thru anytime I want an iced coffee, and let’s be honest, buying iced coffee from […]
Healthy Canada Day Treats
Next week is the beginning of July which means us Canadians will be celebrating Canada Day! For me Canada Day is often filled with a barbecue, strawberry shortcake, and if I’m lucky fireworks. I know for many people it can be easy to let the whole day go to the dogs nutritionally speaking, so I decided to […]
What Should I Eat The Night Before A Race?
One question I get a lot from clients who have recently taken up running is: What should I eat the night before a race? While the answer can vary from person to person, a few constants that always stay the same are to choose something you know sits well in your stomach, and make it […]
Expect More From Summer Dining (With Less Work!)
One of the many (many) things I love about summer is the ease of outdoor cooking and dining. Sure us Canadians still bbq in the winter months, but there is something so much more satisfying about a meal cooked on the bbq in the heat of summer. The ease of clean up (no pots and pans […]