Vitamin D 101
Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin, helps our body absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D also helps build our immune system, our muscles function properly, and helps our nerves communicate with our brain. Research also suggests vitamin D may improve our
Roasted Beet Quinoa Salad with Carrots !
We eat a lot of salads. This roasted beet and carrot salad with quinoa is a family favorite, its full of flavour, hearty, and of course healthy. This salad is a regular on our meal plan, I love that I can make this salad and
6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall and Winter !
After this week, it sure does feel like fall is in full swing, with shorter days and nightfall before dinner time, hibernation sets in. Unfortunately, it also means the start of the cold and flu season. Most of us can expect at least one
Nutrient Dense Foods for the Whole Family!
I don’t really like the term “super food” because I feel there is no miracle food, sorry kale, that is going to keep us healthy, instead a variety of foods that are nutrient dense. I have compiled a list of foods that are packed with
Pumpkin muffins three ways !
I am blessed with a three year old daughter, who loves to roll up her sleeves in the kitchen. This week she informed me we were making pumpkin muffins. So we made pumpkin muffins three ways. I also have a baby, almost one,
What we do with all the Halloween Candy !
I am pretty liberal when it comes to all the Halloween craziness ; I believe we should eat healthy 80% of the time and 20% of the time indulge without guilt. I have had a couple of basic conversations with my three year old
Meal Planning 101!
One of the common barriers to healthy eating is cost and lack of time. With work, taking the kids to their activities, and and everyday chores , life gets hectic. However, setting 30 minutes aside every week to develop a meal plan and grocery
Apple Walnut Granola
I took my daughter to the UBC apple festival this weekend, we picked up some delicious apples. There was so much to see and do, first we stopped by the kids corner for some face painting, crafts, bubbles, and jumped in a pile of leaves.
Bringing back family dinners !
My mom would be the first to admit it; cooking was not something she loved, but we ate dinner together as a family most nights. Sunday dinners were a family tradition, my mom would often make a roasted chicken or roast. Now that I
How to be a savvy shopper !
Eating healthy can be costly, especially if you are choosing to buy organic foods. Most organic foods cost at least 50 % or more than conventionally grown foods. Eating healthy is an investment in your health and shouldn’t eat up all your savings. The good
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