Healthy Ice Cream
Okay, maybe I shouldn’t call this ice cream, but it’s a really good fake
I adapted this recipe from Snack Girl, and I had trouble falling asleep last night thinking of all the endless possibilities for this treat. Continue reading
Okay, maybe I shouldn’t call this ice cream, but it’s a really good fake
I adapted this recipe from Snack Girl, and I had trouble falling asleep last night thinking of all the endless possibilities for this treat. Continue reading
I can give you all the advice, healthy recipes and meal ideas in the world, but you have to be at a point where you want to help yourself. Continue reading
Add a new twist to a family classic. Include canned California cling peaches as part of the topping and you will boost the number of fruit servings, creating a healthier meal. Continue reading
Move over, spuds. Next time the fam damily is craving mashed potatoes, shake up the dinner fare by using cauliflower instead. Continue reading
Remember the refined sugar and fat from holidays sweets? The deep-fried, fatty and processed appetizers? The alcohol? As a result, our bodies are overloaded with toxins. That being said, anybody can be toxic at any time of the year due to poor eating habits, stress or their environment. Continue reading
Oh you know, just casually combining two of my favourite things on the planet. Oranges double dipped in raw cacao choco anyone?? I’ll take two. Or perhaps six… Continue reading
Hormones play such an important role in our health and how we feel. A hormonal imbalance can trigger everything from acne to anxiety. Often times people will complain that they “feel off” or “just don’t feel like themselves.” Usually those feelings can be attributed to a hormonal imbalance, and for women aged 35 – 50; estrogen dominance may be to blame. Continue reading
By Chloé Taylor
Join Chloé as she rediscovers hometown eats and treats in Ottawa, all on a shoestring budget. Continue reading
Delicious Food and Fun Activity make Jamaica Vacation a Real Treat Continue reading
Recipe by Raw Mountain Kitchen. For more recipes, raw products and advice on how to live raw, follow Candace at rawmountainkitchen.com and on facebook at facebook.com/RawMountain. Continue reading
As you know, apples are in season in Ontario right now, so it’s time to start taking advantage of them! Royal Gala and Honeycrisp are my personal favs for snacks, while Cortland, Empire and Granny Smith are tart and perfect for baking. Continue reading
If you’re in the baking mood I have a great list of delicious and healthy Christmas baking recipes that you’ll be eager to make and share this Christmas season. The best part? You can tell people they’re healthy, and they won’t believe it! Continue reading
Bring a big bowl of kale chips as your appetizer this weekend, and watch them disappear! Continue reading
One of the tricks to healthy baking is to find a natural, unrefined sweetener to substitute for refined sugar. Ripe bananas, unpasteurized honey, coconut palm sugar, real maple syrup and dates are my top choices. Continue reading
by: Dini Cohen BA, RHN, KickStart Nutrition
Three simple and healthy no-cook appetizer dishes that are sure to please your holiday party guests. Includes instructional video! Continue reading
How to know when your child is ready for organized sports
Physical activity is good for children of all ages. Many children find participating in organized sports… Continue reading
This chicken is delicious and tender if you don’t overcook it on the barbecue. Try grilling on a piece of foil to prevent burning. Buttermilk is low in fat yet thick and creamy. It is acidic so it’s perfect for marinating. Use up leftover buttermilk in mashed potatoes, muffins or pancakes. Continue reading
Follow Ottawa Family Living’s Food for Life blogger, Lauren on her International Wellness Journey.
I recently discovered another blockbuster veggie in Buenos Aires: cabbage. It’s cheap, readily available and packed with goodness. Continue reading
The other day I bought an awesome new kitchen gadget: the OXO Julienne Peeler (available at The Bay for $10.99). It works like a regular peeler, but the blade is serrated to form long, skinny strips of whatever you’re peeling. Continue reading
Everyone is interested in detoxing at this time of year. You’ve overdone it over the holidays, and want to rid your body of built-up toxins. I’ve put together an awesome smoothie recipe that includes fresh, raw ingredients that will do the trick. Continue reading
If you love pad thai & peanut sauce, but want a healthy version without all the calories, sugar & fat – try this version instead. You’ll love it. Continue reading
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