This week I decided to share a recipe from inspirational functional medicine MD, Dr. Mark Hyman. I’m a HUGE fan of Dr. Hyman’s philosophies—Hyman is trying to change the way people “treat” medical problems—and this vegetarian recipe for Mexicana Chili is one of my favourites from him. A new twist on your classic chili, this recipe is wholesome,...

We may be moving into spring, but that doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to the warming meals of winter. Soup is one of the easiest and most satisfying meals to prepare. It’s also hearty, nutritious and—depending on the type—kid-friendly. My family and I love a good soup, and this roasted garlic and...

I’m a sucker for a good salad, and this quick and easy chopped salad is one of my favourites. Namely because you can adjust it based on what you have in your fridge. Versatile and delicious, enjoy this salad with some chicken or beef kabobs. Or add some millet or quinoa and chicken to it for a quick lunch...

I’m a sucker for a good paté. So when I stumbled upon this vegan artichoke & almond paté recipe from Nourishing Meals I knew I had to make it. This paté is a wonderful dip for raw vegetables, spread for crackers or bread—it’s delicious in a sandwich—or can even be rolled into a romaine lettuce or chard leaf  for an extra healthy...

I hate food waste. So whenever I find myself faced with leftovers I make sure that I use them. Last week I found myself in that very predicament when I accidentally made too much millet to go with a meal that I was cooking. So with my extra millet as my inspiration, I got crafty in...