Recipe Round UpRecipe Round-Up: Bring on the Bowls Meals served in bowls are trending across the food world, and we are loving the craze! Not only do bowls present an easier way to eat and combine ingredients and flavours, but they also pack in a ton of healthy elements. Protein-packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients – customizable to your liking! Bowls are a healthy… Read More
Fall/Winter Recipe Round UpNew Year, New Ways to Cook Delicious Meals with Lentils As we welcome in a New Year, many look to make healthful eating resolutions. We may also be digging out from a holiday season that rewarded us with new kitchen tools or equipment. Whatever the situation, most are eager to find new and time-saving ways to eat delicious and healthy food and prepare quick and… Read More
Fall/Winter Recipe Round UpRecipe Round-Up: Holiday Hostess Gifts Is your calendar filled with holiday parties and get-togethers? Or are you just scrambling for last-minute gifts and goodies for friends, family, or the office? We love the idea of giving the gift of delicious food. Bundled up with a bow – ingredients, food, and baking can make thoughtful and beautiful gifts for anyone on… Read More
Fall/Winter Recipe Round UpRecipe Round-up: Holiday Entertaining — Your Ultimate Plant-Forward Holiday Recipe Guide ‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! Get ready for the holiday party and entertaining season with easy, time-saving, and make-ahead recipes that will solve your meal planning dilemmas. Whether you are hosting friends and family, attending a cocktail party, or the office potluck – we have simple recipe solutions for your next… Read More
Fall/Winter Recipe Round UpRecipe Round-up: Thanksgiving Inspiration It is that time of year – time to come together with family and friends around the dinner table to share meals. Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a stressful time, preparing food for large and diverse groups of people. Lentils pair wonderfully with the flavours of the season like sage, thyme, and maple, and… Read More
Fall/Winter Recipe Round UpRecipe Round-up: Fall Vegetables If you are like most people at this time of year, you are likely overflowing with root vegetables and summer squashes. Luckily, lentils pair wonderfully with the hearty vegetables that come into season in the late summer and early fall. We have compiled all of our favourite recipes using the vegetables of the season including… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerCelebrating Exciting August Food Days With Lentils & More August is known for its long summer days and scorching weather in Canada. It’s also a time when families go on road trips during the provincial holiday long weekend. But did you know that there are actually many national food days to celebrate in August? I have chosen a few interesting food days to share… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerMeatless Grilling Can Be Fun Too! Vegetarian and grilling don’t need to be an oxymoron. Whether you wish to go meatless once in a while, or have vegetarian guests coming to your BBQ party, there are delicious ways of preparing meatless dishes that are tasty and wholesome. Main Dish Burgers A juicy burger is one of the summer’s favourites. Going meatless… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & Nutrition5 Foods to Boost Brain Power As the school year draws to an end, it’s important to keep kids focused so that they can finish the year strong. What you eat can influence your brain’s ability to stay sharp. In fact, not only to help you stay sharp and alert, some food may actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease! Here are some… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionCelebrate Canada Health Day With Super Eats In honour of Florence Nightingale, Canada has been celebrating her birthday on May 12 for more than 30 years. This year, why not join community health organizations and public health units in celebrating Canada Health Day by eating healthier at home! What Are Superfoods? How can we eat healthier at home? One very easy way… Read More
Dietitian TipsMindful Eating: A Quick Guide to Earth Day Eating April 22 is Earth Day. What better way to help celebrate Earth Day this year than to try and eat more local, sustainable and lower carbon foods! Here are some simple tips to do all of the above. Going Local for Grocery If you have never visited a farmer’s market before, then you have to… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & Nutrition4 Small Diet Changes You Can Implement With a Big Impact March is Nutrition Month! And this year’s theme is Make Small Changes, One Meal at a Time. The theme is indeed timely! Many of us made healthy eating resolutions in January, and by February, some of us have already forgotten about them, or have given up all together. Overwhelming, drastic changes are hard to stick… Read More
