Pesto is possibly the king of simple sauces. Usually containing only 4-5 ingredients blended together, no cooking required, and good on everything, pesto deserves its popular status! Unfortunately, in order to achieve the creamy, comforting style pesto that we sometimes want, it requires a LOT of oil and a LOT of cream! This recipe is … [Keep reading…]
Popsicles ? The constant call for sugar-filled freezies, popsicles, and other cool treats is returning now that summer weather is back. Kids and adults alike need a treat to cool down every so often! I’m a fan of blending fruit smoothies and freezing them in pouches, but they tend to be too heavy and filling … [Keep reading…]
This recipe is going to sound a bit crazy at first. If you want to, you can totally just use 1 cup of greek yogurt. Personally, I wanted that creamier cheesecake flavour.
“I could never get up early and work out in the morning.” I hear this all the time, and honestly, I used to say the same thing. I hear “I can’t believe that YOU get up early to work out!” even more often! Most people try it for one or two days and then give … [Keep reading…]
I am a major bagel lover. I would rather eat the real thing or nothing it at all (looking at you half of a whole wheat bagel ?). So, when I saw the option in our new nutrition course to make my own mini bagels… I had to try it!! In order for the bagels to … [Keep reading…]
Bento is a concept that has taken North America by storm! Originally from Japan, NA bento is a little different, often just simple foods in a pretty box. I like to have a little more fun with my daughter’s lunches once in a while! Generally, she has a great appetite for a 4 year old. … [Keep reading…]
There has been an ongoing myth for years that we need to be drinking 8 cups of water per day. As nice of an idea as this is, it’s not that simple. So how much SHOULD we be drinking? The truth is, as with everything related to health and nutrition, everyone is different! Many of my challengers … [Keep reading…]
Coffee coffee coffee! I am a huge coffee fan, but I prefer to limit my intake of caffeine. One of my major weaknesses are caramel or mocha lattes. This way, I get all of the yummy coffee and sweet flavours without the calorie count or caffeine of a Starbucks drink!
Today, I decided to work in two of my favourite breakfast foods: nuts and maple syrup.
I’m obsessed with peanut butter. Also chocolate. Also everything mousse. When I found out that there was I way that I could have all of these flavours, I had to give it a try! This dish is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, filling, and healthy! I highly recommend using 2% plain greek yogurt. Greek … [Keep reading…]
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