Posts in Sides & Snacks
Eggplant Caponata: Discover Sicily’s Sweet & Sour Delight with Recipe Included

Explore the history and flavors of eggplant caponata, a classic Sicilian dish blending sweet, sour, and savory tastes. Learn its origins, cultural influences, and find a step-by-step recipe to make this Mediterranean delight at home.

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Top Nutrients for Concussion Recovery: A Neuronutritionist’s Guide

Nutrition is a crucial factor in the recovery and management of brain injuries, including concussions. 

The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients and energy to function properly and support the healing process. 

In this blog, we’ll explore how nutrition can impact concussion recovery and exactly what nutrients you’ll want to include in a healthy post-concussion diet - with a bonus recipe you won’t want to miss!

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Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad 🥗 with Homemade Dressing | Easy & Delicious

Smoky Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

Craving something fresh and flavourful? This Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad, topped with a rich homemade Caesar dressing, is the perfect blend of smoky, creamy, and zesty. Whether for lunch or dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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🔥 Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches 🔥

🔥 Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches 🔥 | Best Summer BBQ Recipe | How to Grill Pork Chops

In this video, we show you how to make Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches, a delicious and easy BBQ recipe perfect for summer. This dish combines the savory flavors of perfectly grilled pork chops with the sweet, caramelized taste of fresh peaches. It's an ideal recipe for a summer BBQ, quick weeknight dinner, or entertaining guests.

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Reverse Sear a 28oz MONSTER Ribeye Like a Michelin Star Chef! 🔥 🥩

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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Authentic & Easy Moroccan Chicken with Ras el Hanout

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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Orange Sicilian Cake Recipe (Gluten Free)

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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9 Proven Tips for Staying Healthy and Happy During the Holidays: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Festive Feasting!

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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Salad Season is Here: 3 Simple Summer Salad Recipes

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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Strawberry Basil Sorbet

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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Endurance Bites

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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8 Amazing Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes and a Recipe

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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Mood-Boosting Kale Cucumber Salad Recipe

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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Pumpkin Spice Latte

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!


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Summer Fresh Recipes

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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