Happy October my friends! Where did September go? I love the transition from summer to fall. I am ecstatic that the farmer’s markets are now flooded with all my favorite foods such as squash, pumpkins, beets, carrots, apples, and pears. Eating seasonal foods at their peak harvest doesn’t taste much better, not to mention their […]
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Moist Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies
The other day I was asked if I had a weakness? I didn’t have to hesitate…. Chocolate. My love for chocolate has grown with two pregnancies. Luckily for me, my preference for dark chocolate has grown as well. I saw a beet brownie recipe in Home and Style Magazine and was intrigued. After a few […]
5 Tips to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables
When it comes to healthy eating most kids (and adults) are not meeting their daily vegetable intake. Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre. As dietitian’s we recommend consuming more vegetables on daily basis in comparison any of the other food groups. Most babies are curious enough to try new foods but when […]
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
We finally got a break in the heat this weekend. I don’t want to seem like I am complaining about the weather but it was nice to see some rain so I could turn on the oven and do some baking. I am always on the hunt for healthier snack options for the girls and […]
French Lentil Salad with Kale
This salad is simply amazing. I was going to make these lentil sloppy joe’s but I didn’t have enough tomato sauce. So I decided to throw a salad together with random ingredients from the fridge and garden. This salad is light, fresh and flavourful. A perfect dish for a potluck, dinner, or next day’s lunch. […]
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