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Cozy Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
This cozy sweet potato lentil soup is so warming, and perfect for cozy, rainy days. It combines lentils, sweet potato, ginger, curry...
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Take care of your body! Focus on eating fresh colourful whole foods and hydrating well. Glow from the inside out!
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Sep 28, 20211 min read
Quick Pickled Veggies
This will elevate your meals! I love making pickled veggies to add to sandwiches, tacos, and toasts. They’re perfect for those salty...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
Autumn Harvest Power Bowl
This is fall in a bowl! Enjoy a mix of fluffy quinoa, vibrant kale, juicy green apple, cinnamon-roasted sweet potato, toasted pumpkin...
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Aug 23, 20212 min read
Mini Snickers Bites
These are my new favourite sweet treat. Chewy, nutty and chocolatey… they’re perfect for an afternoon pick me up or for a sweet bite...
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Jul 26, 20211 min read
Dreamy Pesto Pasta
The pasta of your dreams! I absolutely love fresh basil in the summer. I like to cook with lots of fresh local herbs in the summertime. I...
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Jul 23, 20211 min read
Asian-inspired Crunchy Coleslaw
Cruciferous veggies are such an amazing source of nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. They’re also all-stars when it comes to supporting...
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Jun 25, 20212 min read
Spectacular Kale Caesar salad
This is one of my favourite summer salad recipes that is nothing short of spectacular in flavour and nutrition! Eating your greens just...
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Jun 6, 20211 min read
Vibrant Pickled Red Onions
I love eating vibrantly! These quick pickled onions turn a beautiful bright pink in just a couple of hours. Salads, tacos, wraps... add...
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May 11, 20212 min read
Greek Power Bowl
NOURISH with this beautiful powerbowl! It's fresh, flavourful, and loaded with nutrients, slow-burning carbs, protein and healthy fats....
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Apr 30, 20212 min read
Rad Roasted Radishes
These radishes are unreal! If you tend to shy away from radishes because you find them bitter or spicy, these roasted radishes are...
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Feb 12, 20212 min read
Vibrant Valentine
Valentine’s Day is a great reminder to celebrate all of the special people in your life. It’s also a great reminder to practice a little...
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Feb 3, 20213 min read
radiant power bowl
February is Heart Month. <3 In Canada, heart disease and stroke are the second and third leading causes of death. This is a good month to...
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Jan 23, 20212 min read
Roasted Tomato Soup
I love reaching for a warm bowl of soup to warm me up through these cold winter months! This Roasted Tomato Soup is ultra-cozy, easy to...
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Jan 4, 20212 min read
Vibrant Asian Salad & Sesame Ginger Dressing
This Vibrant Asian Salad is unbelievable! It's full of bright veggies like shredded carrots, purple cabbage, crunchy edamame, fresh...
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Dec 9, 20201 min read
Creamy Mac and Cheese
The ultimate comfort food! This creamy mac and cheese is packed with flavour and nutrition. Hemp seeds give this a boost of Omega 3’s,...
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Nov 25, 20202 min read
Mexican Black Bean Bowl
This is a new lightened-up version of my favourite Chipotle bowl! It has spiced sweet potato, fresh greens, black beans with lime, an...
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Oct 25, 20202 min read
Lebanese Power Bowl
A power bowl with some of the fabulous flavours of the Middle East- try this out this week! You have to try out this Lebanese Power Bowl:...
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Oct 8, 20202 min read
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
This is fall in a soup! With the shift in seasons, it’s time to transition into warming spices and autumn veggies. This soup is made with...
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Sep 15, 20202 min read
Vibrant Rice Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These rice wraps are a fresh take on lunch, dinner or snack, and are incredibly light, flavourful and filling! Rice wraps are so fun to...
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Aug 30, 20202 min read
Remixed Twix Bars
Today I’m sharing one of my favourite sweet treats: Remixed Twix Bars. These are layered with an almond flour crust, gooey caramel...
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Aug 16, 20202 min read
Bang Bang Broccoli Bowl
I’m a big fan of colourful, vibrant bowls! Did you know that serotonin (5-HT), an important brain neurotransmitter, is mostly (over 90%)...
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Aug 1, 20202 min read
Cauliflower Rice Rolls
I love these cool and crunchy nori rolls in the summer for a fun lunch or snack! Sheets of nori are filled with cauliflower rice, bright...
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Jul 7, 20201 min read
Queso!
I have the best queso dip for you to try out! Queso is a hard one for many people to digest, so I've created a recipe that is completely...
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Jul 7, 20202 min read
Cashew Alfredo Pasta
Pasta is my favourite dish of all time. I love creamy sauces, but usually avoid them because they make me feel tired and heavy...
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Jul 7, 20201 min read
Go-Go Granola
This is perfect for on the go! Try out my granola recipe to add some crunch to your yogurt bowls, with milk for breakfast, or simply...
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Jul 7, 20202 min read
Crispy garlic smashed potatoes
Potatoes are spudtacular! Unfortunately, they often get a bad rap. Many people fear they promote weight gain, when in fact, they might do...
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Jul 7, 20202 min read
'Barbacoa' tacos
It's always a good night for tacos and margaritas! Try out these tacos, using jackfruit. These are loaded with tender 'barbacoa' and...
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Jul 7, 20201 min read
Summer Salad with Herbed Tahini Dressing
I like to make my meals as bright and vibrant as possible - this is a summer salad that you simply have to try! This salad is a complete...
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Jun 11, 20202 min read
Hormone Central
One big mistake many people make is to generalize all fats as being “bad” and avoid fat completely. In reality, fats are essential for...
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May 26, 20202 min read
Turn up the BEET.
Beets are a favourite of mine! I absolutely love their vibrant fuchsia hue. They’re loaded with natural nitrates, and they’re delicious...
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May 13, 20201 min read
BBQ and Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
This is one of my favourite recipes! These are perfect to serve as a snack, side or as a fun app on games night. Cauliflower doesn't need...
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May 13, 20201 min read
Cashew Mylk
If you're interested in trying out some dairy-free milk, try out my recipe for cashew mylk!
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Apr 25, 20201 min read
Coconut milk noodles
These creamy coconut milk noodles are FANTASTIC. They might just become one of your new favourite recipes! They're dairy-free, made with...
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Apr 25, 20201 min read
Decadent chocolate truffles
These will be your new favourite dessert! You can indulge in these fudgy truffles while still feeling good about what you're eating....
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