Blueberries: All You Need to Know
BLUEBERRIES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Blueberries are often ranked number 1 in antioxidant health benefits in comparison to other fruits and vegetables. Those mighty little things are nutrient-dense and are considered one of the best widely available superfoods. Also, did you know that 1 blueberry bush can give even up to 6,000 blueberries per […]
Four Ways to Add More Greens Into Your Day
WHAT IS YOUR WAY TO ADD GREENS INTO YOUR MEALS? I get it, greens aren’t everyone’s favourite. Their benefits are endless though and you might be as impressed as me learning more. To name a few… : How does it get better than that? I know they can be tricky to add to your […]
Why You Should Add This Ingredient to Your Diet
WHY TO TAKE PSYLLIUM HUSK LET’S TALK FIBER. We all need fiber and whether you realize it or not, we consume it on daily basis in form of whole grains, veggies, fruit or nuts etc. Fiber is more than just that thing that keeps us ‘regular’- it delivers needed nutrients, helps with blood sugar or […]
Sweet Potato: Fries with Benefits
SWEET POTATO: FRIES WITH BENEFITS SWEET POTATO: FRIES WITH BENEFITS Here’s to mighty sweet potato, aka fries with benefits. Sweet potatoes are one of the veggies that definitely ‘made it’. Would you agree? Out there, you’ll find sweet potato recipes that are sweet, savory and spicy. They can be mashed, crispy or stuffed. They are […]
Beetroot: Benefits and Super Powers
BEETROOT SUPER POWERS Eat and Bloom Wednesday! Colorful, widely available, nourishing, affordable. Perfect in savory dishes and sweet treats. Some people love them and others are happy to avoid them. Are you in the beet team or…? Beets are low in calories, and high in wide variety of wonderful vitamins and minerals. A pretty great […]
Green Peas: Add It to Your Diet Today
GREEN PEAS: ADD IT TO YOUR DIET TODAY Green peas – yes or no? If you ask my children: 1 will say it’s yucky, the other one stuffs his face with it like it’s raisins! It is on e of the underrated and easy veggies to eat and add to your daily meals. Green peas […]
Avocado: Why Does It Help You Bloom?
AVOCADO: HOW DOES IT HELP YOU BLOOM? We all know it and love it, right? But do you know why eating it might be good for you? This funny looking green fruit (yes, it’s a fruit, not a veg!) is nutritional powerhouse- it has a lot of key vitamins and minerals; are you ready to […]
Buckwheat: What Is It and Why Is It Good for You?
BUCKWHEAT NUTRITION AND BENEFITS Buckwheat is the new oats in our house! I’ve been loving the easiness of it, different taste and texture. It’s easy to prep, packed with nutrients and naturally gluten free. WHAT IS BUCKWHEAT? So, what really is it? By many it is actually considered a superfood, as it’s rich in phytonutrients […]
Eating Seasonally: Tips and Benefits
EATING SEASONALLY: TIPS AND BENEFITS I’M SURE YOU’VE HEARD THE PHRASE ‘EAT IN SEASON’ BEFORE. BUT, WHAT DOES SEASONAL EATING REALLY MEAN? Now, close your eyes and imagine this: You’re out for a walk in the local park, leaves smell sweet and crunch each time you take a step. You’re biting into a tart, juicy […]
What You Might be Missing About Smoothies
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE MISSING ABOUT SMOOTHIES SMOOTHIE SEASON IN ITS FULL! I actually love smoothies all year round. They’re often part of my day; I like the easiness of them and the fact that you can pack them with lots of nutrients and all under 5 minutes. But, how to actually design a perfect […]