Apple Cider Vinegar has been making headlines all over lately…so what’s all the hype about? I’m writing this post to give you a short and sweet description of what Apple Cider Vinegar is and what it may be beneficial for. What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apples are crushed and their juice is added to barrels orContinue reading “Apple Cider Vinegar: What’s the hype?”
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Chocolate Chunk Energy Bites… with a surprise ingredient!
Guess what these energy bites are made of?! Primarily CHICKPEAS! Who would have thought? Chickpeas are a low fat alternative to use in many recipes. Chickpeas are also a great plant-based source of protein, fibre, B vitamins, and iron. Tonight I am hosting a class on this Versatile Bean at our Sobeys Stratford. This isContinue reading “Chocolate Chunk Energy Bites… with a surprise ingredient!”
Remembrance Day #LestWeForget
I write this post in freedom.. freedom that I have due to our soldiers making the ultimate sacrifice many years ago. Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the United States. Striving to be your best self, accomplishing your own goals, finishing your degree, volunteering in the community, paying it forward, helping aContinue reading “Remembrance Day #LestWeForget”
Trouble sleeping? Waking up in the middle of the night?
Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night? Are you following a certain diet? Trying to lose weight? You may be restricting your carbohydrates too much! Let’s begin with glycogen… what is glycogen? “Carbohydrate stores” in the body Stores are very limited Reserves are smaller than protein and fat stores StoresContinue reading “Trouble sleeping? Waking up in the middle of the night?”
Low-Cal Mini Pizza Crusts (Gluten-Free)
I created this recipe looking for a healthy alternative to pizza crust. You can make this crust as mini individual pizza crusts, or make one large pizza crust. I thought the mini pizzas was a fun idea so that if people wanted to created their own pizza and toppings it could be done! This crustContinue reading “Low-Cal Mini Pizza Crusts (Gluten-Free)”
MSG madness!
MSG, also known as monosodium glutamate, is not something that I was ever concerned with living in Canada. It was very easy to avoid. The FDA requires that it is stated on the product label if it is within the food. Also, in Canada I did not have a language barrier holding me back from knowingContinue reading “MSG madness!”
Sabaidee! Hello from Laos
Hi friends! I am all settled in and had the opportunity to explore the city of Vientiane yesterday (Sunday) before I started my first day of work here. Of course I went to check out the fresh food markets, many temples, and the Vientiane famous night market. Fresh fruit is at every corner wherever IContinue reading “Sabaidee! Hello from Laos”
World Food Day – Celebrate Food & Make a Difference on October 16th
This Friday, October 16th, is World Food Day. Celebrate food however you like! – go out for dinner, make dinner with family, have a potluck! Whatever you do… double it. Make a difference with me and work towards creating a #HungerFree World. What ever the amount is that you spend on your meal – doubleContinue reading “World Food Day – Celebrate Food & Make a Difference on October 16th”
Protein-packed Quinoa Salad Mixer (GF)
I find that salads always turn out the best when they are unplanned. I tossed this mixture together on the weekend…. It was deadly 😍 Combine: 1.5 cup quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 a red onion, chopped 1/3 cup red cabbage, chopped 1/2 yellow pepper,Continue reading “Protein-packed Quinoa Salad Mixer (GF) “
Say Hello to your new Nutrition Specialist Intern with World Vision Canada! (ME!!)
I am excited to announce that today is my first day in the office at World Vision Canada. I have taken on the new role as a Nutrition Specialist Intern for the next 8 months. I will be working on The ENRICH Project. This project is focused on enhancing nutrition services to improve maternal and child health. WorldContinue reading “Say Hello to your new Nutrition Specialist Intern with World Vision Canada! (ME!!)”
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