Search results for: quinoa
What to Eat After Yoga
Two weeks ago I talked about what to eat before yoga, so this week I’m covering what to eat after yoga. What you eat after yoga is important because it helps your body recover and absorb the full benefits of your yoga practice.
Read MoreImportance of Breakfast
The importance of breakfast is essential to understand for optimal health, energy levels and overall well-being. Many people believe that skipping breakfast is a great way to cut down on calories and to lose weight, but in reality the opposite is true!
Read MoreSeasonal Sweet Autumn Salad
As the autumn the leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of red and the sunny days become crisp, I find myself reaching for hardier salads like this Sweet Autumn Salad. This salad has all of my favourite autumn flavours like roasted cinnamon butternut squash, dried cranberries, crisp apples, walnuts and dates. Sweet Autumn Salad is…
Read MoreCoronation Grape Chia Jam
Coronation Grape Chia Jam is a deliciously tart grape jam made with chia seeds instead of gelatin making it raw and vegan. Coronation grapes are a seedless variety of concord grape found in Canada that have a sweet and sour taste that bursts in your mouth. Coronation Grape Chia Jam is sweetened with stevia to highlight the…
Read MoreMedia
I am a cheerful and passionate Holistic Nutritionist, corporate wellness educator and author. I am honoured to be featured in the media, on TV, around the web, and in print. I believe that eating healthy whole foods can be easy, fun and most of all delicious. My holistic recipes accommodate a wide variety of food…
Read MoreMango Turmeric Smoothie
Mango Turmeric Smoothie, aka The Yellow Gazebo Smoothie, is a creamy smoothie that is sweetened with juicy mangoes and flavoured with toasted coconut. The turmeric added to the smoothie creates the vibrant yellow color and has a multitude of health benefits that can be found in my Curry Kale Quinoa Bowl Recipe. Why Smoothies? When…
Read MoreCanada Day Recipe Roundup
Happy Canada Day to all of my Canadian readers and Happy Independence Day to all those in the US! Long weekends are a great time to get together and share yummy food with your friends and family so I have put together a Canada Day Recipe Roundup just for you.
Read MoreRaw Sweet Potato Salad
Raw Sweet Potato Salad with Curry Almond Sauce is a unique and refreshing salad that is perfect for those hot summer days when you can’t bear to turn on the oven or stove. I was sceptical the first time I tried a raw sweet potato salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. Raw sweet potatoes have…
Read MoreCoconut Curry Popcorn
Stovetop Coconut Curry Popcorn is a fun way to spice up your popcorn. It is cooked in coconut oil which gives it a sweetness that complements the spicy curry really well. This is the perfect popcorn to make before snuggling up with your favorite movie. Not all curries are created equal, so you can play…
Read MoreThai Coconut Mussels
Thai Coconut Mussels are one of my favorite paleo dinners because they are ready in 30 minutes or less and tastes like a delicacy. The silky rich coconut broth is flavored with the juices from the mussels, garlic, lemongrass, ginger and cayenne pepper for a kick. The tamari brings saltiness to the dish and cilantro,…
Read MoreLeafy Waldorf Salad
Leafy Waldorf Salad is a sweet and refreshing salad that makes an excellent light lunch or side salad. The Creamy Honey Dressing is well balanced with creamy yogurt, sweet honey and acidic lemon juice with an olive oil base. Leafy Waldorf Salad is topped with tart Macintosh apples and crunchy celery, juicy grapes and toasted…
Read MoreCheesy Popcorn
Cheesy Popcorn is a delicious vegan snack that is much healthier than movie theater popcorn. It gets its delicious ‘cheesy’ flavor from nutritional yeast and has a satisfying salty crunch. I am a big fan of popcorn and in my unhealthier university days I would eat an entire bag of microwave popcorn for dinner. I could also eat an…
Read More