Prepping healthy meals and snacks is essential to eating healthy, especially when you lead a busy life like most of us do. One of my favourite healthy snacks is trail mix. Yes you can pick-up a tub of trail mix at Costco, but there is something so satisfying about making your own. The fact that it’s...

I’m a huge fan of one-dish meals. They’re typically simple to prepare, packed with nutritious ingredients, make enough for leftovers, and don’t dirty too many dishes. A rare treat when cooking for a family. I made this super yummy and simple vegetarian bowl of goodness for lunch last week to go along with the cilantro hemp dressing recipe I...

There are so many fad diets, trends and bandwagons out there these days, and I want to set the record straight so that you don’t jump on one blindly. Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s dive right in.   The Gluten Free Diet Just because a product is gluten free or organic does not...

Melissa Ramos’ cashew milk has become a staple in my smoothies. Unlike the dairy-free milks that you buy at your grocery store, Melissa’s cashew milk recipe adds a smooth creaminess to my smoothies that takes them to a whole new, and delicious level. If you’ve ever made nut milks before I think you’ll love this cashew milk...

I’m currently under the weather, and as a result have only been wanting to eat soup and roasted veggies. Craving’s aside, I know how important protein is to the healing process, so to help boost my protein intake I made this dip. I usually make a version of this dip with cashews but didn’t have any...