Whether you are new to eating greens or looking for ways to add some colour to your meals, kale appeals to everyone's taste buds. Eating greens will help keep you healthy. Let me introduce to you the versatile kale. It is called a superfood, as it has many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as vitamin… Continue reading Inspiration Kale
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Immune-boosting Carrot Potato Pancakes
Did you know that carrots and potatoes are in season during Ontario's winter months? This combo provides many important nutrients during pregnancy such as Vitamin Aand protein, which keep your immune system in good condition. They're also a great source of fibre and iron. This recipe can be found on both Health Canada and Foodland Ontario websites. Carrot… Continue reading Immune-boosting Carrot Potato Pancakes
Simple and delicious peach recipes
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
Vitamin A in pregnancy
A diet rich in vitamin A (including fortified foods and beverages) is recommended during pregnancy for the healthy development of your baby's skin, eyes and immune system. Food sources of vitamin A are found in most orange coloured vegetables (e.g., sweet potato, carrot, squash and pumpkin), some orange coloured fruits (e.g., cantaloupe, apricot and mango)… Continue reading Vitamin A in pregnancy
The versatile sweet potato: Recipes
I don't know about you but when the weather is cold and the sky is gloomy, I tend to crave my comfort foods. Whether it’s a bowl of hot creamy soup, or a savory snack, sweet potatoes bring back many fond memories. A very versatile vegetable, you can mash, bake, roast or even puree. The… Continue reading The versatile sweet potato: Recipes
Savoury pumpkin recipes to try this Fall
When we think of fall, we think of cooler temperatures, leaves changing colour and of course pumpkins! Some of my favourite Fall colours are the deep reds, oranges and mustard yellows. These are also the colours of many fruits and vegetables in season at this time. Though pumpkins make wonderful decorations, we need to remember… Continue reading Savoury pumpkin recipes to try this Fall
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