Posts Tagged ‘detox’
Healthy Irish Pub Salad
As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, get ready to dive into the vibrant green goodness of my Healthy Irish Pub Salad! This gluten-free, vegetarian, and nut-free dish is a nod to Irish traditions without compromising on nutrition. It brings together a medley of unexpected fresh ingredients like beets, tarragon, carrots, and more. These colourful additions…
Read MoreSalmon Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Nothing says summer is on its way like salmon burgers. But these are burgers with a twist. Salmon Burgers with a tasty side of sweet potato fries! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. Salmon is rich in omega-3s, which makes it anti-inflammatory. Salmon’s vibrant pink colour indicates…
Read MoreLunch and Learn & Cooking Classes for Detox
I’m super excited about my Lunch and Learn & Cooking Classes for Detox this month! In much the same way that you need a vacation from work, your body needs a break from time to time too. Especially when you’ve had more stress than usual, have been ill, tired or just not feeling your vibrant self. That’s why this month I’m diving into all things “detox”. My Lunch and Learn offering will be all about how detoxification can give your body a much-needed reset just in time for spring.
Read MorePickled Beet and Quinoa Salad
Pickled beet and quinoa salad is a beautiful and filling salad. The pickled beets are my favourite part because they add an earthy sweet and sour flavour. The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness. They take some time but they are totally worth it. I added quinoa, walnuts and sesame seeds to this salad for…
Read MoreDetox Pesto Salmon with Pesto Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli
Detox Pesto Salmon with Pesto Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli is a flavourful way to support the liver and the body’s detoxification system. It is so easy to dress up salmon and quinoa with a flavourful pesto. I use homemade pesto for this recipe but if you are short on time, you can buy it pre-made.…
Read MoreMinty Fresh Green Smoothie
Minty Fresh Green Smoothie is the perfect way to start your morning. Not only is it refreshing, but it also contains cucumber and honeydew melon to make it super hydrating for a hot summer day. It has 1/2 an avocado which is a source of healthy fat, but it also makes it super creamy and filling.
Read MoreBaba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl
Baba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl is fresh, filling, and makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It is a protein-packed dish that is topped with one of my favourite dipping sauces, baba ganoush. Baba ganoush is similar to hummus (my first love) but it has an eggplant base and is totally legume-free (hello paleo). It is yummy…
Read MoreZesty Cilantro Dressing
This zesty cilantro dressing might have a lot of ingredients but I promise that each and every one of them is worth it! It is packed full of zesty flavour and turns your salad into something special. Cilantro (aka coriander) is a powerful herb that has numerous healing properties. It has the ability to cleanse…
Read MoreCreamy Vegan Pesto
Creamy Vegan Pesto is really easy to prepare and it’s so creamy you would never know it’s dairy free! Pesto is such a versatile sauce, I love to make a big batch on Sundays and slather it on pretty much everything I eat all week long. It is awesome during cold and flu season because it contains volatile…
Read MoreSleep-Supporting Salad
Sleep-Supporting Salad is perfect for those late night summer dinners. Its simple nutrient-rich ingredients will help calm the mind and support better sleep. The avocado, walnuts, and olive oil in this salad are all high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital to deep, satisfying and restorative sleep. Sleep is so important if you want to…
Read MoreHealthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
I love PSLs (Pumpkin Spice Lattes) so I had to create a healthy pumpkin spice latte recipe! Everyone gets so excited when the Pumpkin Spice Lattes make their comeback.
Read MoreChia Ginger Lemonade
Chia Ginger Lemonade is your one-stop-shop for all your pregnancy woes (or even if you are just experiencing an upset tummy). It has nausea-busting properties from the ginger and lemon, lots of immune-boosting vitamin C and tons of digestion-enhancing fibre from the chia seeds.
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