We are all aware of how great eating fresh, whole foods are in enabling a healthy diet with high energy levels. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, as a part of a healthy diet, can greatly improve energy levels, mental focus and clarity, as well as protecting from disease and enhancing the quality of life….
Coming home on a cold and dark, fall evening can be horrible. But these recipes are a great excuse to get your friends around, snuggle up and watch a film, with some great tasting food. Here are three delicious, vegan recipes for you to share with your friends. The pudding is also gluten-free! Appetizer –…
A burrito is a family favourite, enjoyed for its ability to get everyone involved, but this selection of burrito recipes won’t leave you feeling bloated and weighed down. Next time you’re craving Mexican, give one of these a go for a healthy spin and a taste bud kick. Full of vegetables, healthy fats and ingredients…
There’s probably not a more popular fast food than chicken “nuggets”, “fingers” or “tenders”. There’s something about that crispy, crunchy coating that makes them irresistible to all eaters – both young and old alike. Problem is that chicken tenders certainly do NOT fall under the category of healthy eating. Between the breaded coating and the…
This quick and easy breakfast prepares itself overnight – so you can literally grab and go in the morning! Gluten-free and lightly sweet, you can enjoy this oatmeal cold or warmed up. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 tablespoons sugar (or equivalent artificial sweetener) ¼ cup protein powder pinch of salt ½ teaspoon almond…
If you’ve ever thought that you didn’t have time to make fresh, homemade muffins on a weekday, you are going to love this recipe. This batter is whipped up in about 3 minutes in your food processor (or blender). No separate bowls, sifting or folding required! Better still, these muffins are also gluten-free. The “flour”…
While pancakes might not rank high on the “bad for you” list of foods, they wouldn’t necessarily be considered health foods either. And the problem is, to make them “healthy”, you typically result in pancakes more suitable as use for door stops or hockey pucks. This is due to the overuse of whole wheat flour and…
Though everyone’s idea of “comfort food” may be different, pretty much everyone would agree that mac and cheese would be on the list. And probably toward the top of that list too. But fear not – you CAN have your mac and cheese and eat it too. Guilt-free. This version is just as cheesy, indulgent…
This is one book you CAN judge by its cover. This pretty and appealing salad is as delicious as it looks. And even better? It’s healthy AND filling. Nutrient-packed quinoa is tossed into a hearty salad of kale, zucchini and edamame. The veggies are sautéed in a bit of olive oil, onion and garlic for…
When one thinks of enchiladas, the words “healthy” and “nutritional” are not the first that come to mind. And rightly so – between the tortillas, the refried beans and often-copious amounts of cheese, traditional enchiladas are best enjoyed sparingly. Still, it’s hard to resist all that spicy, cheesy goodness, which is why this recipe is…
