Month: February 2016

Benefits of ..., Mind, Uncategorized

Did You Know… Avocados vs. Bananas

  Avocados have almost twice as much potassium as Bananas. Next time try an avocado for a post workout snack and get double the potassium benefits. Potassium provides the body with much needed electrolytes that get lost during excessive sweating.  It helps regulate the internal fluid balance, prevents fatigue, maintains muscle mass and nerve […]

Food, Lunch / Dinner

Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Soup

We love Mexican food at our place, and one of our favourite recipes is this black bean and corn tortilla soup. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for the cold weather or whenever you crave a bowl of deliciousness. We usually enjoy this soup with a big plate of […]

Food, Lunch / Dinner

Ancient Grain Rainbow Salad

A quick and easy salad that helps you increase your daily intake of grains = fibre and colours = phytochemicals. I recently bought a bag of cooking ancient grains that I have started to use in place of quinoa in my recipes. This gluten-free grain mix has: red and gold quinoa (complete […]

Benefits of ..., Mind

Eat More… Turmeric

Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a bright yellow spice that is commonly used  in East Indian and Asian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes for its bright yellow colour and distinct flavour. These cultures have also been using turmeric as an ingredient for many home remedies for […]

Desserts, Food

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Bark

I have always been a fan of strawberry filled dark chocolate and chocolate dipped strawberries – there is something about this combination that makes my mouth water! Having to cut back on sugars and trying to adjust to a healthier lifestyle made me give up so many of my favourite […]