Pear Cherry Smoothie
Pear and cherry are two flavors that go really well together and are both fantastic for your health and your whole system. Pear is high in fiber which will be one of the biggest food trends we will see in 2020. This smoothie celebrates one of 2019’s biggest health trends for athletes – Tart sour […]
Kiwi-Licious Green Smoothie
Kiwis. Is there anything you cannot do? As a tiny little fruit from Down Under, the kiwis pack an impressive nutritional punch with plenty of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, folate, and potassium. They also have antioxidants and are a good source of fibre. Smoothie Ingredients 3 kiwis, peeled and chopped 1/2 frozen banana […]
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Homemade presents are big in our house and I love giving Sweet and Spicy Nuts anytime of the year. Nuts are a wonderful, healthy source of protein and fat – walnuts have heart-healthy Omega 3s, and pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium. A handful of these nuts will satisfy you at any time of the […]
Double Chocolate Cookies
I am a firm believer in the 80/20 rule and I tend to take my 20 percent in cookies. My children know that my two favourite foods in the world are salads and cookies. Cookies are life. This is my signature cookie for Christmas 2019. I have already given them out, shared the recipe, and […]
Chocolate Smoothie
You might remember the big chocolate milk news story of 2011/12: that the best post recovery drink was, in fact, chocolate milk. Real or hype? The Globe and Mail did a great piece on this a few years ago. Beyond a doubt, chocolate milk drinking went sky high – but what the research showed is […]
Cherry and Spinach Smoothie
Not all smoothies are bright green and IG-worthy: Enter the Cherry and Spinach Smoothie It will be brown. Basic primary colours: green and red equals brown. But it is delicious. Secret: This has been my go-to smoothie for at least 5 years on a Friday morning before my cycling class. I vary the liquid between […]