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
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Tofu recipe: A great alternative for meat/fish.
You don't need animal protein to have a healthy pregnancy. But you do need to plan your meals carefully to make sure you and your baby get all the nutrients you need. It is important to replace meat and fish with nutritious alternatives like eggs, soy, legumes, nuts and seeds Tofu is an excellent choice… Continue reading Tofu recipe: A great alternative for meat/fish.
Convenience foods: How to make them healthy
Many of my clients express that they are constantly thinking of what their next meal or snack will be but time to prepare a "healthy" meal is minimal. In an ideal world, we would all have time to buy ingredients from farmers markets and make all our meals from scratch. However the reality is, time… Continue reading Convenience foods: How to make them healthy
Tofu Berry Whip – A quick and healthy snack
Tofu is a good source of protein and an excellent source of iron and calcium. It is made from soy, which comes from soybean plants, a type of legume. There are different types of tofu, regular and silken. Silken is also known as silk tofu and has a thick and creamy texture, though both silken and regular come in… Continue reading Tofu Berry Whip – A quick and healthy snack