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High Protein Rainbow Quiche!
January 8th, 2016 in Motivation,Nutrition,PCOS,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Have you resolved to eat healthier this new year? Recipes like this tasty quiche are a great way to get a high protein, veggie packed meal! Its almond based gluten free crust, combined with the eggs, give it a protein punch. And the rainbow of veggies will have your body humming with sweet… Read More
My Favourite Cheap Pregnancy Superfood Meal
October 18th, 2015 in Local Food,Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
It’s the time of year when I start to crave soups, stews and casseroles like crazy. Their ability to warm the kitchen, fill the house with a delicious scent, and also fill my belly with some life-affirming substance is what makes these meals perfect for cool Fall days. I recently went back to an… Read More
Anti-Nausea Cookies
October 1st, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
As any pregnant woman will tell you, nausea is a constant battle during the first, and sometimes, into the second trimester. There are numerous theories as to why women become nauseous, but ultimately we don’t know the reason why. It could be the extra HCG hormone circling in your body, it could be that your… Read More
Eating for Two, No Big Macs Required!
July 14th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
Eating for Two: 250 – 300 calorie snacks Did you know that it takes about 70,000 calories to grow a baby? That’s a lot of energy! And that’s why it’s so important to ensure that you’re getting enough calories while pregnant. But it can be tricky when you’re nauseous, or your stomach is being… Read More
Chocolate Cherry Granola
July 7th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
My dear husband Derek and I both have a terrible sweet tooth ( sweet teeth?? ; ). He will polish off a family size bag of sour patches without blinking an eye, and please God keep me away from a bag of gluten free lemon wafers from Glutino. It’s something that we both struggle with… Read More
My Absolute Favourite Chicken Curry Recipe!
June 23rd, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
Back in the day, I used to work as a waitress in an Indian food restaurant. It was one of the best times of my life because I was going to nutrition school, working with my friends at the restaurant, and eating amazing Indian food at least twice per week. I still have a bunch… Read More
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse?!?! + Calcium & Pregnancy
June 11th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
I’ve never been a milk drinker. In fact, I absolutely hate it. I blame this hatred on the milk I drank when I was really little (sorry mom!). We lived in the country (I like to refer to it as The Outback of New Brunswick), and my mom used to get unpasturized, unhomogenized, full… Read More
Smoothie Bowl Goodness!
June 9th, 2015 in Cleansing,Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
I am in love with smoothies. They have been the most transformative dietary change I ever made, and I absolutely swear by them. They keep my skin glowy, help me meet my daily water consumption goals, and help keep my digestion in tip-top shape. Here are just a few of the many benefits of drinking… Read More
Loving Local!
May 27th, 2015 in Local Food,Recipes,Uncategorized
I’m a bit of a Locavore. Well, a lot of a Locavore. In fact, I used to have a blog called I know Who Grew It where I documented my efforts to not only eat as local as possible, but also make an effort to meet the people who grew my food. It was a fun… Read More
Cinco de Mayo Bowl
May 5th, 2015 in Nutrition,Recipes,Uncategorized
Happy Cinco de Mayo! One of my favourite and fast meals is black bean salad. It’s tasty, packed with nutrition, and an easy crowd pleaser. In honour of Cinco de Mayo, here is my Cinco de Mayo Bowl complete with black bean salad, guac topping and brown rice base to make it into a meal.… Read More