What’s my go-to breakfast? If you’d been following me on Instagram you’ll likely have noticed it really varies. Some days it’s a satisfying savoury plate of eggs, veggies, greens, etc. Other days is a sweet treat like grain-free pancakes or waffles piled high with berries and whipped coconut cream. Most days however, it’s a big nutrient dense smoothie or smoothie bowl! The recipe I’m sharing here is my usual go-to (although I have other ideas + recipes below)…
Read moreSimple Sautéed Kale with Maple Browned Onions
There’s no question kale has reigned supreme in the veggie food chain for a while now. But many of you might not know why! Well first off, it’s bursting with certain types of b-group vitamins which have been shown to improve cognitive function and emotional wellbeing to name just a couple perks. Other vitamins found in abundance in kale include C, A, and K, all of which help with immune function, blood and bone health, and fighting free radical damage…
Read moreSuper Caesar Salad
Crisp, creamy, rich and decadent, there’s no question Caesar is the glorious emperor of salads. And there’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular dressings!From a nutritional perspective, there’s nothing really inherently wrong with a traditional Caesar dressing as long as you’re using high quality components...
Read moreMushroom, Baby Kale, and Chicken Sausage Pasta
There’s something almost sacred about certain types of mushrooms. I remember when I was at cooking school in Paris, discovering the thrills of experimenting with freshly foraged chanterelles for the first time, and feeling like I could never go back to a generic white mushroom ever again. And with all the incredible varieties of edible fungi, I luckily don’t have to (unless I so choose). Portobello, shitake, maitake, enoki, button…there really are endless directions you can go in, and endless flavours, textures, and even specific nutritional properties to play around with...
Read morePurple Power Smoothie
Purple hued fruits and veggies are some of the most nutrient-dense foods available to us! Purple foods contain important nutrients called anthocyanins, which are responsible for the blue, red, and of course purple colours of some fruits and vegetables. As an antioxidant, anthocyanin protects against cell damage from free radicals, and has also been shown to protect against H. Pylori, the bacteria that promotes the formation of stomach ulcers and urinary tract infections...
Read morePower Green Pasta with Sausage and Avocado Basil "Alfredo Sauce"
This dish is an ode to my deep love of green foods, and my arguably bigger (and more complicated) love of pasta-esque dishes. Packed with nutrient-dense low-starch veggies, and healthy fats, this meal is not only a gorgeous emerald vision, but incredibly satisfying without causing those horrible blood sugar spikes and crashes so many spaghetti-centered dishes often do, thanks mostly to the zucchini noodle base...
Read moreRefreshing & Detoxifying Green Smoothie
As soon as spring hits I often find myself seeking out more light and refreshing flavours. But not surprisingly many of the things my mouth is craving are also ingredients my body is physiologically yearning for. After the slow pace of winter, it’s very common for our bodies to awaken with a sense of excitement and energy. During this process, our bodies are also naturally ramping up their detoxification channels to shed the accumulated gunk of the winter, and prime themselves for springtime vitality! While our bodies have a number of mechanisms in place to “clean house” on their own, it’s always nice to give them a little boost...
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