Quinoa, Black Bean & Orange Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
When testing a new recipe, I often take taste samples to my various neighbours to get their feedback. When my neighbour Mike tasted this one, he said “I’ve had salads like this before, but this one’s the best! It’s perfect.”
Garlic-Infused, Rotini Primavera with Edamame & Fresh Basil
Plant-based diets are highly recommended. The fibre and antioxidant-rich, plant compounds they contain are uniquely beneficial for health and longevity. This recipe is super flavourful and loaded with good nutrition. It’s great for serving to company or making on the
Warm Lentil Salad With Light Feta and Fresh Herbs
Would you like to try a fantastically flavourful and totally nutritious recipe? Here it is! This recipe comes from my book “Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate”. It is, without question, a fan favourite. Best of all, it’s a wonderful way
Thai Coconut Lentil Soup
Here’s a truly delicious and nutritious soup that’s loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Lentils are one of the healthiest foods on the planet - rich in folate, fibre, protein, iron, potassium, zinc, and much more. Red peppers are all-stars when it
Apple Ginger Green Kefir Smoothie
One of the best ways to keep your microbiome healthy, in addition to eating a healthy, fibre-rich diet, is by regularly consuming foods that contain probiotic bacteria. These good or friendly bacteria can powerfully affect health, including boosting immunity, improving
My Dad’s Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Although I grew up in the big city of Toronto, as a child I spent most of my weekends and summers on a farm north of the city. My dad purchased the farm about a year before I was born
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Grape Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
If you want to eat healthier in 2015, I’ve definitely got the salad for you! It’s similar to a Greek salad, but with a twist. It also contains quinoa and black beans, which gives it more protein, fibre, and nutrition,
Sweet Chili Corn Soup
One of the best soups I ever tasted was at a restaurant in Oakville, Ontario. That soup inspired this soup. Sweet corn and fiery peppers make an awesome combination – truly delicious! As for nutrition, corn is a great source
Chickpea, Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Dip
How would you like a fast and easy dip made with three superstar ingredients? This dip - made with chickpeas, avocados and roasted red peppers - is nutritious and delicious. Chickpeas are an exceptional source of fibre and also rich
Quesadillas With Black Beans, Corn & Cilantro
Beans are nutritional all-stars and disease-fighting superstars. Eat them at least four times a week. Regular bean eaters weigh less and have less belly fat, along with lower blood cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. They live longer too! This
Watermelon Mint Salad with Light Feta
If you want an awesome, sweet, refreshing and totally delicious summer salad, look no further. This watermelon mint salad is a crowd pleaser and loaded with good nutrition too. Watermelon is especially high in lycopene, a nutrient known for its
Jean’s Tomato Sauce
Today’s recipe comes from fellow dietitian, Jean LaMantia. She is a cancer survivor and the author of “The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide & Cookbook (published by Robert Rose). This book is great resource for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Spiced Brown Rice with Apple & Dried Cranberries
If you want a delicious way to dress up whole grain brown rice, here it is! This recipe features antioxidant-rich all-stars, including a Granny Smith apple (with the skin on, of course!) and dried red cranberries. The spices give this
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
It's been a long, cold winter here in Canada and in many parts of the world this year, and it’s not over yet! Don’t despair. I can’t bring you tropical weather, but I can warm you up with this definitely
Chickpea Salad With Oranges & Fresh Mint
Here’s another totally nutritious and delicious bean salad. Take this salad to work or enjoy it at home. Your body will say thank you every time! Beans are nutritional superstars. Regular bean eaters (those who eat beans four times a