Why you should avoid storing bread in the refrigerator.

A quick little kitchen tip of the day. The most common mistake I come across with friends and family is storing bread in the refrigerator to slow down the “stale” process. The fridge is known to maintain freshness and quality of fruits and vegetables and many other products.. so wouldn’t it do the same for bread? NOPE!Continue reading “Why you should avoid storing bread in the refrigerator.”

Cake Batter Protein Bites (No-Bake)

It’s not my birthday… or anyone’s birthday that I know of today… BUT cake batter never gets old. These little guys are a healthier swap for my favourite childhood activity….eating the raw cake batter.. AH!!! They are super easy to make and are no-bake.  Ingredients (makes ~16 protein balls):  2 1/2 scoops Genuine Health VanillaContinue reading “Cake Batter Protein Bites (No-Bake)”

Trail-Mix Energy Bites

Do you ever hit a wall mid-afternoon? Looking for a quick pick me up to grab on the go and get you over that mid-day slump? Try my Energy Bite Cookies. With a mixture of nuts, raisins, oats, coconut, and much more… you will get a combo of healthy fats, natural sugars, and protein that willContinue reading “Trail-Mix Energy Bites”

Taco Salad Bowls

OH baby! These Taco Salad Bowls are drool-worthy and can be made in 20 minutes (if you don’t have to make them pretty and try to take nice photos of them LOL) Makes 3-4 bowls (depending on how much chicken everyone wants): Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chicken 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic,Continue reading “Taco Salad Bowls”

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!!)”

#MoveReady

Hi Friends!! Today I’m doing a Guest Feature about a new forum called #MoveReady. The two creators of this project wanted to find a way to help active individuals in the Toronto area get connected. This forum is a way for you to connect with other active individuals, create recreational sports teams, find a sports teamContinue reading “#MoveReady”

Go Green! The famous King Kale Juice

  I got my hands on a delicious King Kale today from Juice Matters. Kale is becoming such a famous green and for all the right reasons! It is high in vitamins A, C, K and contains Calcium. Functions of these nutrients: Vitamin A: maintains healthy eye sight and a healthy immune system Vitamin C:Continue reading “Go Green! The famous King Kale Juice”