Maple Cinnamon Muffins with Spelt Flour

Ingredients (Makes ~8 muffins): 1 1/2 cup spelt flour (I used OneDegree Organics Foods spelt flour) – you can substitute this for Whole Wheat if needed. 1/4 cup large flake oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1/2 cup dates, mashed andContinue reading “Maple Cinnamon Muffins with Spelt Flour”

Roasted Chickpeas – An Easy…and Healthy Snack!

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained Ground sea salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 400F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a bowl, mix the chickpeas with the olive oil to coat them. Pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet lined with tin foil Add ground sea salt evenlyContinue reading “Roasted Chickpeas – An Easy…and Healthy Snack!”

Facts on Popcorn! (MY all-time favourite snack)

I am addicted to popcorn.. and it’s not so bad of a snack after all! (if you make it at home). I have an air pop popper to make my popcorn at home which I strongly recommend if you love popcorn too! Facts on air-popped popcorn:  It has only ~30 calories per cup It isContinue reading “Facts on Popcorn! (MY all-time favourite snack)”

Egg White Omlette

Egg whites are an excellent source of protein and contain zero grams of fat. They are great for making omelettes. Sautee some veggies in a small pan (e.g. chopped peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach). Add in 1/3 cup egg whites. Sprinkle on shredded cheese. Cook each side for ~5-7 minutes on medium heat. I eat myContinue reading “Egg White Omlette”

Sweet Spinach Salad

This is a great salad to bring to a dinner party. I brought it to my Grandfather’s birthday dinner last night! Best part is that it is quick and easy to prepare 🙂 Ingredients: 1 bag (312g) of baby spinach, washed 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts 1 cup raspberries 1 1/2 cans of mandarin oranges,Continue reading “Sweet Spinach Salad”

For the love of flavonoids!

  Who doesn’t love freshly picked local blueberries? And who doesn’t love the fact that they are not only delicious but they provide your body with antioxidants? Tasty and beneficial? ….I’ll take 2 baskets please! Flavonoids are a type of antioxidant found in blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, green tea, red grapes, and much more. Flavonoids may lowerContinue reading “For the love of flavonoids!”