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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Bruschetta: An easy snack using local foods
Right now, there is a lot of locally grown fruits and vegetables available at our supermarkets such as broccoli, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, grapes and peaches. Here's Munira Shabber, a student with Ryerson University's Internationally Educated Professionals in Nutrition program, to share what "eating local" means and a quick and easy recipe. For everyone, including pregnant… Continue reading Bruschetta: An easy snack using local foods
Hearty beef chili recipe for the whole family
This nutrient-rich beef chili recipe is wholesome, easy to make, colourful, and can warm you up on a chilly day! Make a pot on the weekend and pack some lunches during the week, or have for dinner after a long day at work. Enjoy this nutritious, healthy, easy to make chili recipe! Get your kids… Continue reading Hearty beef chili recipe for the whole family
Wholesome, tasty lentil soup recipe for the family
This lentil soup is a healthy, nutritious meal that is chock full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It is very high in beta-carotene, which is a nutrient that is converted to vitamin A in the body. It is also loaded with B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc)… Continue reading Wholesome, tasty lentil soup recipe for the family