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5 Ingredient Hot Chocolate, Three Different Ways!

Want to drink your nutrients in something other than a green smoothie? Well, I sure do have the drink (or three) for you! I bring you the hot chocolate – revolutionized! I have taken the classic you know and love, simplified it to a 5 ingredient hot chocolate, and multiplied the flavor profile for a variety of tastes. Rest assured that no matter which flavor you love the most, you are still getting a great source of magnesium, from the raw cacao. Magnesium is used by every single cell in our bodies and is crucial for heart health, sleeping well and most importantly reducing stress! The hemp seeds in this recipe (this is my favourite brand) provide a source of super healthy omega 3 [...]

Warming Golden Lentil Soup

This Warming Golden Lentil Soup lets the normally humble lentil shine its tasty light! Great in a small bowl as a starter, or as larger serving with toasted bread or a fresh salad for a nice meal. The Goods Part of the legume family, lentils are full of fibre and protein, and minerals like iron. If you're a vegan or vegetarian, this is a staple to add to your diet. Even if you aren't, this is a healthy addition that's super quick to cook, as it doesn't require any pre soaking! This Warming Golden Lentil Soup isn't just a simple starter - its a balanced meal filled with legumes, vegetables and healing spices. Firstly, it's the perfect meal on a cold day, thanks to [...]

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Muffins aka PSC Muffs!

I know, I know - I have made so many jokes about the love of PSL (aka the pumpkin spice latte and anything that is a rip off of it), but alas, now the joke is on me because I created the Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Muffins! These scrumptious and soft muffins are the perfect combination of indulgent and good for you. The Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Muffins star ingredient is of course pumpkin, but the cacao and spices are not far behind at all in terms of their powerful health benefits. This recipe is gluten free, nut free and vegan. THE GOODS Pumpkin is high in carotenoids (like alpha and beta carotene) which are converted into Vitamin A. Carotenoids are especially beneficial for the skin, [...]

S.A.S (Sweet potato, Apple & Sage) Soup

Want glowing skin in the fall? Throw out that pumpkin spice latte and make this healthy soup recipe for the skin instead! Enter the SAS Soup. (AKA Sweet potato, Apple & Sage soup) Both sweet potatoes and apples have an incredible about of fibre, both soluble and insoluble (both are necessary to form proper 💩). Fibre is CRUCIAL in a diet for healthy skin because its the nutrient that actually absorbs toxins and metabolites produced by your liver.  If you're not having regular bowel movements, that means your not actually eliminating these substances, meaning your body is just going to reabsorb them - talk about a lot of work for nothing! This skin healing soup is also packed with vitamins and minerals, like beta [...]

Black Bean & Charred Corn Salad

The bounty of the harvest season is FINALLY upon us. Right now in southern Ontario, many fruits, vegetables and grains are ready for eating including corn, apples, and squash to name a few. Not only are these foods delicious with their natural sweetness, but they are at their prime nutritional peak! This is why it's always a great idea to eat in season. This recipe features one of the most abundant crops fall has to offer: fresh corn! Corn is a source of minerals like magnesium, zinc and selenium, and a source of fibre as well. Pair that with the great source of protein in the black beans and the antioxidants like lycopene from your tomatoes, you almost forgot how something this healthy can [...]

Triple Hummus Treat

We know that hummus is delicious and easy to make, but all too often we blend our chickpeas with lemon, tahini, olive oil, garlic and salt and call it a day. This foundational food deserves to be taken to the next level and I've discovered three new ways to do just that. Chickpeas are high in fibre and protein, and when you combined that with the nutrients in tahini (mainly calcium and iron) and the heart healthy polyunsaturated fats in olive oil, it's practically a superfood. But what would happen if we added even more nutrients along with absolute flavour power houses? The results are three uniquely flavoured hummuses (is that how your pluralize hummus?) that can be enjoyed with pita pieces, veggie slices [...]

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Greek Spiced Lamb Meatballs

This is a super easy and delicious high protein dish that pairs well with any vegetable or fresh salad and are perfect for a brunch dish (as pictured with poached eggs) . These meatballs are full of herbs and spices that are Greek inspired and can be baked in the oven or sautéed in a pan. Unlike traditional meatball recipes, this one is egg free, dairy free and gluten free as well and literally bursting with savoury flavor! Ingredients: 900 grams (approx. 2 lbs) ground lamb2 onions (one red and one white), finely minced8 cloves of garlic, finely minced¼ cup white wine2 tbsp parsley, chopped3 tsp Himalayan salt3 tsp garlic powder3 tsp paprika2 tsp groud black pepper2 tsp chili flakes How to make it: [...]

From Snowing to Glowing: How to Transition Winter Skincare for Spring

Canadian winters recently seem to be harsher on our skin than our spirits. We are likely nearing the end of this cold season and should be thinking about changing our skin care, just like we would change our clothes, to best prepare for the upcoming spring. Here are a few modifications to consider for your own personal regimes: Winter: Cream/Body Butter Spring Switch: Lotion Creams and body butters have a high oil to water ratio in their formulations, with some butters being up to 100% oil based. These products are thicker in texture and are incredibly moisturizing to the skin. Because of their consistencies, they have longer staying power on the surface of the skin, which is what make them excellent for using in [...]

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Crunchy Summer Salad

Summer is basically here and we need juicy, fresh and (most importantly) filling salads to keep our beach bodies fuelled! This quick chopped salad is easy to prep and can be eaten as is, or as an awesome lettuce boat/sandwich/wrap filling. It even tastes perfect paired with crackers or ahem chips. This dish has a great balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats to keep you satiated and nourished as well as a healthy dose of micronutrients like vitamin K and calcium. Not to mention antioxidants like vitamin C, which is one key part of protecting your skin this summer from harsh elements. As if this wasn't enough, this dish serves up a sweet dose of fibre as well to keep your insides clean and running smoothly! [...]

A Story of Blood, Sweat and Bath Bombs

After nearly bursting from excitement I can FINALLY release the amazing news! Several months ago I was one of the 70 applicants to be accepted from dozens of individuals for the Business Accelerator Program through the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. The end goal of this program is to provide young entrepreneurs with the education and confidence to pursue their careers, and for those that who scored high enough, a $5000 grant to grow their business from the city of Brampton! Over the course of three months, each applicant had to complete weekly lectures, quizzes and assignments in order to progress to the next stage. After successful completion of the course, I was qualified to participate in the next part of the program. This involved submitting [...]