Calling all peach enthusiasts, it is that time of year again- Peach Season! If you are like me, your taste buds have been tickling at the thought of juicy mouth-watering peaches. Peach crisp, peach pie, peach jam, peach mango salsa, savoury or sweet you just cannot get enough of them. Peaches are a good source… Continue reading Simple and delicious peach recipes
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Taco Salad: A quick and balanced dinner
There are days I come home tired but as a parent, still need to think of a healthy dinner to prepare for myself and my family. This is my 'go-to' quick, nutritious, no-cook meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. I use this salad as my protein filling, but also have chopped lettuce, tomatoes,… Continue reading Taco Salad: A quick and balanced dinner
Eat green: Asparagus salad recipe
Spring is in the air, and this means it's asparagus season. Asparagus is a no fuss vegetable. It is quick and easy to prepare. The less you cook it the more flavorful and crisp it will be. Fresh Ontario asparagus is an excellent source of folate, which supports your expanding blood volume and growing baby… Continue reading Eat green: Asparagus salad recipe
Quick & easy salad in a jar recipe
I am always looking for great ideas to help me eat healthy on the go. This ‘salad in a jar’ is nutritious, portable, fresh, easy to make, uses simple colourful ingredients, inexpensive compared to eating out in a restaurant, AND is fun to assemble! Layer your favourite foods in a jar, take it to work… Continue reading Quick & easy salad in a jar recipe
5 Tips to pack a healthy lunch during your pregnancy
Nowadays, everyone is busy running around. As a Dietitian, I want to challenge you to prepare quick & healthy lunches everyday. Today, I am going to share with you my 5 top ideas for healthy delicious lunches to pack for yourself. What? Pack my lunch? Why? You know what's in your lunch when you make… Continue reading 5 Tips to pack a healthy lunch during your pregnancy
Easy taco salad recipe
This recipe is high in Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin A -- important nutrients for mom-to-be. This taco salad recipe is a great way to dress up a boring salad and turn it into a main meal. The beef, beans and spinach in this recipe are good sources of iron. Iron helps carry oxygen throughout… Continue reading Easy taco salad recipe