Lentils are an amazing food and quick to prepare! They are packed full of fibre and as a result help stabilize blood sugar. They also have a lot of protein (17g per 1 cup cooked), contain B vitamins and manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron.  READ MORE

Yes folks, your eyes are correct, a kale smoothie! Now before you click on something else, consider this:

Many people have a hard time eating enough greens. Why not drink them once in awhile? Try this surprisingly great tasting calcium rich veggie smoothie. The citrus from the lemons and limes helps to enhance the calcium absorption from the kale.  READ MORE

A scrumptious and hearty gluten-free lasagna. Dinner in just 30 minutes! Let’s face it, during the week dinner usually needs to be ready as soon as you get home. This recipe will have your food on your plate in just 30 easy minutes! Use whatever veggies you’ve got in the crisper.  READ MORE

Guacamole is great dip or spread for veggies, cracker and pita bread, and can be used for more than just a party pleaser. If you burn through breakfast and are starving 30 minutes later than add guac as your toast topping instead of jam. The healthy fats will slow down digestion and make you feel fuller, longer.  READ MORE

Cool off this summer with cucumber salad. This salad can be picked directly from your garden and on your table in minutes.  READ MORE

Dinners need to be quick, healthy and tasty! Chicken and veggies are quick to cook, taste great and make for a healthy meal. Adjust the veggies to your taste.  READ MORE

In this easy-to-make recovery shake you’ll get lots of antioxidants and a low calorie count (at 185 calories) with 22g of carbs and 6g of protein, an ideal 4:1 ratio.  And while the fat content might seem high at 12g, 8g of the fat content comes from good healthy fats. Wow!  READ MORE

Nothing screams detox quite like green smoothies. For some reason many people think they will taste gross. However, the right combination of ingredients yields a beautiful, healthy, and DELICIOUS meal or beverage.  READ MORE

A great creation from my friend Sue Sitki. At Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) we created a smoothie detox program that Sue was enjoying during the month of January. We gave Sue the rules and she let her culinary imagination take over! I had to share her smoothie recipe.  READ MORE

This smoothie was a beautiful sunrise colour before we added all the greens. Still it retains the tropical tastes that one would enjoy when sitting on the beach in a sunny paradise. Enjoy!  READ MORE