The Pros and Cons of Juice
Juice is very popular. How can you resist them when they look insta-fabulous with a filter and served in a mason jar? #Healthy #CleanEating Nutritionally speaking juices have pros and cons and are not the holy grail of health. They have their benefits depending on the context. Context is very…
Should I Count Calories?
You may have heard the phrase “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to losing weight. It is true that calories do count for losing weight. The idea of counting calories started around the turn of the 20th century with the invention of a machine that helped measure calories…
Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Eating breakfast is one of the most important health habits you can develop - choosing a healthy breakfast can make it a challenge. Breakfast helps you maintain your weight, gives you energy throughout the day, and keeps your blood sugar stable. A healthy breakfast balances protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats…
Healthy Muesli Bars
A muesli bar may be a quick and easy grab as you run out the door in the morning, but is your bar as healthy as it could be? Many muesli bars, although calorie controlled, may contain an enormous amount of sugar, a significant number of calories, and maybe even…
Gluten-Free, Low-Sugar, Banana Bread
Here is a great recipe for those of you craving a healthier, sweet dessert. Since this doesn't contain any flour it is great for those of you following a gluten-free diet. The sweetness in this recipe comes from the bananas and dates, which also provide a great deal of fibre.…
Quirky Quinoa Salad
We have posted about how much we love the super grain Quinoa before (check it out here) so I thought we should post another recipe for you all to try! I made this for a family Summer BBQ we had last weekend. I knew my sisters would love it however I…
Crunch & Colour – Beef, Beet, Lentil and Walnut Salad
My sisters and niece came over for a surprise home warming lunch at our new house and I had to whip something up rather quickly. I found some leftover beef strips in thr fridge and so I tossed together this amazing salad. It is a very well rounded salad with crunch and…
