Non-perishable foods, also known as "shelf-stable" foods, are foods that can be safely stored at room temperature. In other words, they can stay on the shelf instead of in the refrigerator or the freezer, such as canned foods and dried pasta. Many canned products can last up to a year on your shelf and are… Continue reading Mixed bean salad using non-perishable foods
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Vegetable Barley Simmer Recipe
Warm hearty soup for a cold snowy day – need I say more? This recipe meets Canada Food Guide's recommendation to make healthy food choices as it includes vegetables, protein and grain. It is a great source of: Vitamin A Vitamin C Fibre Iron, and Protein Vegetable Barley Simmer Recipe Ingredients: 2 ½ cups… Continue reading Vegetable Barley Simmer Recipe
3 No-stress meal ideas
In all the rush of getting ready for baby’s arrival, are you taking care of you? A simple way to take care of yourself is to eat a balanced meal. Providing your body with the foods and nutrients it needs will: help you feel energized nourish your body help you make a healthy baby Preparing… Continue reading 3 No-stress meal ideas
Chia seed pudding- A simple no-bake recipe
Feeling adventurous with food during your pregnancy? Interested in trying something new to jazz up those taste buds… Why not give chia seeds a chance? Chia seeds are small, oval, dark or pale brown seeds that come from a flowering plant of the mint family. They can be sprinkled over hot or cold cereal, stirred… Continue reading Chia seed pudding- A simple no-bake recipe
Hearty Lentil, Tomato & Tofu Soup
Winter is here! Nothing beats the winter months like a warm bowl of homemade soup. One of the things I love about soups are the variety of flavours and textures they offer, from spicy to creamy and chunky ones. You can add or substitute meat or poultry with plant-based sources of protein like beans, lentils and… Continue reading Hearty Lentil, Tomato & Tofu Soup
Holiday treat: Bread pudding recipe
Looking for that perfect holiday treat that everyone will love? If you are like me, a little sweetness helps put an end to a great meal. Close your eyes and imagine this: The smell of cinnamon in the air. Soft fluffy bread with a crunchy layer of deep gold on top. A feeling of… Continue reading Holiday treat: Bread pudding recipe
Energy bites: A no-bake healthy snack recipe
The foods you eat help fuel your body with vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy your body is working hard to help your baby grow, therefore it needs additional protein and energy. Eating small frequent meals and snacks during the day will help achieve this goal. Protein and energy will help your baby grow, ensure you… Continue reading Energy bites: A no-bake healthy snack recipe