This recipe is all about the warm, aromatic flavours of Morocco. Ras el hanout, a spice blend with depths of ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom, is the star. Combine it with olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest (optiona) to create a fragrant marinade. Let your chicken soak up all that goodness for at least 3 hours, or ideally, overnight for maximum flavour.
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This traditional treat has been given a delicious makeover with Caputo Italian gluten-free flour from Italy, maintaining the cake's fresh orange flavor and light, fluffy texture. Whether you're gluten-free or just love light desserts, this recipe is a winner for any occasion. Fresh organic oranges are the star, adding a vibrant citrus punch and a moist, tender crumb. Don't be intimidated by the "gluten-free" label - this recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, with a step-by-step video to guide you. Get ready to experience a taste of Sicily with this delightful gluten-free Orange Sicilian Cake!
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The holiday season brings joy, along with tempting sweets that can derail healthy habits. With some planning, though, you can stay on track and feel your best. This guide shares science-backed tips for balanced eating and self-care over the holidays. Learn how small steps like hydrating, filling up before parties, and watching portions allow you to indulge mindfully. Discover how focusing on nutrition-packed dishes, activity, and emotional wellness helps combat stress and overindulgence. Get recipes for roasted pear french toast, sweet potato crostini apps, and more holiday foods proving healthy can still be delicious. Join the journey towards feeling vibrant this holiday season while still enjoying Gather with loved ones over flavourful, moderate meals. Our tips help you manage cravings and avoid the post-holiday regret while finding joyful moments. This holiday season, nurture yourself along with cherished traditions - your future self will thank you. holiday-health-guide
The key focus is on setting expectations around enjoying the holidays while maintaining balance and self-care. The excerpt highlights actionable tips and recipes while speaking to common emotional challenges. As a bonus, there are 3 delicious recipes.
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Like all of you (I’m sure), I cannot express how grateful I am that summer (well, okay, at least spring) is finally approaching!
To me, that means storing the winter coat and boots and getting outside to enjoy the sun’s warmth and all that Mother Nature has to offer. This year, spring seems a little more special than what we’ve had the last couple of years.
What I’m also looking forward to this year are several camping adventures and my favourite summer salads.
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With summer approaching, give this quick, easy and delicious dessert or snack a try that everyone in the family will enjoy.
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As the holiday season wraps up and we start to contemplate a return to healthier eating habits while still wanting to satisfy the sweet-tooth we’ve been feeding, this recipe is sure to fit-the-bill!
These Endurance Bites are a quick, delicious, and nutritious snack to help you transition from eating with wild abandon to being a little more conscientious about what you put into your body.
My energy bites are packed with nutrients, protein, and healthy fats (not to mention flavour) to provide a quick snack when needed. They travel well and provide a great alternative to junk food when hunger strikes mid-day. You can also add one of these little bites to your morning routine to kick-start your day with a bit of blood-sugar balancing protein.
For these reasons, I hope you give this recipe a try today!
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Ever wonder what makes a sweet potato sweet? Curious if sweet potatoes are healthy?
Have you been on the hunt for a sweet potato fry recipe that isn’t soggy or disappointing?
Wonder no longer and look no further! Check out this week’s blog post to discover more!
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It’s no secret that what we eat can affect the health of our bodies and brains. It’s also no secret that certain foods can affect our mood.
High-carb foods like donuts, muffins, and granola bars work to make us feel better by boosting dopamine and acting on our brain’s pleasure centres. Unfortunately, getting such a ‘high’ from these foods is not the healthiest way to go.
Luckily, there are healthier alternatives that also work to boost our mood. Even better still, I’ve combined a few of these foods into one healthy dish!
Read on to discover more information along with the recipe.
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If you have a dairy allergy or are interested in a great milk alternative, look no further. Almond milk has more nutrients than cow’s milk and is easier for most people to digest.
In fact, regular consumers of almond milk may even make it at home. If you have been toying with this idea but need some inspiration and a good recipe, keep reading!
This week, I discuss some interesting facts about almonds and the health benefits they provide. As an added bonus, I’m including my super simple recipe for delicious, and nutritious, homemade almond milk!
I've had lots of folks reach out to me on Instagram and Facebook after last week's blog post on BBQ chicken with veg. So I decided to post a couple more ideas to help you celebrate Canada Day and the Fourth of July.
No matter what side of the border you find yourself on, be sure to unwind with family, friends and some healthy BBQ!
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Give it a try with some delicious organic pasture-raised chicken.
What are you waiting for?
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Please, please do not use a farmed salmon variety. It is environmentally destructive, the taste is abhorrent as is the overall nutritional content.
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Are you too busy to eat healthy?
Does it feel like cooking healthy meals takes too much effort and you just don’t have time to figure out what to eat?
Do your cravings get the best of you and throw you off track?
Do you have a food allergy that makes it hard to figure out what to eat?
If you’ve tried and failed to get your eating habits in check, then you know how frustrating trying to eat healthier can be. You work so hard but feel exactly the same week after week. You probably wonder, what am I doing wrong?
Undereating, overeating, or failing to properly balance your meals can make it impossible to make progress. Dieting, starving or depriving yourself can do much more harm than good. Choose either an Anti-inflammatory meal plan, one for Diabetes, or one for optimal Cognitive Function.
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This healthy parfrites recipe using whole food ingredients is a great alternative to french fries and much more nutritious with the added health benefits of raw garlic. After years without fries, I started experimenting in the kitchen to find a better and healthier alternative - then parsnips came to mind.
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Almonds are delicious and nutritious! Ongoing research also suggests that adding almonds to your diet can aid with cholesterol reduction, and type 2 diabetes. I love almonds and eat them regularly, knowing they are a whole food with many health benefits.
I also love the crunch and the saltiness of a good nut. But I don’t love the price tag, or the fact that many of the roasted nuts on the market are laden with safflower or canola oil (and sometimes even sugar!).
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