Anti-Cancer Foods: Summer Time Phytonutrients

Patios, picnics, and barbeques. Spending time with my family and friends. All of this lets me know summer has finally arrived. One important thing about summer that is overlooked is the fresh local fruits and vegetables that are readily available to us. In the summer, this produce is at its peak. Fruits and vegetables are […]

Grilled Branzino

Food Fridays: Grilled Branzino Take advantage of BBQ season while it’s here! Try out this Grilled Branzino served with a delicious preserved lemon gremolata! Cooking and serving a whole fish can seem intimidating at first, but this Mediterranean meal is super fast and easy to make. Branzino is a great mild-tasting white fish, meaning even […]

Indonesian Chicken Salad

Food Fridays: Indonesian Chicken Salad ⁠⁠Looking for a salad that can hold its own as a main course? Check out this Indonesian Chicken Salad recipe. ⁠⁠Similar to the popular and more well-known Chinese chicken salad, this salad has a little of everything – salty, sweet, spicy, crunchy, and refreshing. It’s anything but another boring salad! […]

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Food Fridays: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream ⁠⁠Looking for a summer treat that doubles as a nutritious snack? Try out this viral Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe! ⁠⁠If you’re craving ice cream, but don’t want all the added sugar, try making your own naturally-sweetened version at home using honey. Get the family involved and have the […]

Kale & Avocado Salad with Blueberries and Edamame

Food Fridays: Kale & Avocado Salad with Edamame and Blueberries Looking to spruce up your salad game? Check out this Kale and Avocado Salad with Blueberries and Edamame! ⁠⁠As refreshing and easy as they are…salads can get boring. Not only that but they can also lack essential nutrients if you’re not aware of what additions […]

Creamy Strawberry Lime Popsicles

Food Fridays: Creamy Strawberry Lime Popsicles ⁠⁠⁠Beat the heat with these Creamy Strawberry Lime Popsicles 🌞 Ditch the ultra-sugary and processed summer treats for something a little healthier.⁠⁠Homemade popsicles may seem intimidating or like a lot of work at first, but with just 5 ingredients, this recipe could not be easier. Using fresh strawberries makes […]

Minty-Fresh Zucchini Salad with Marinated Feta

Food Fridays: Minty-Fresh Zucchini Salad with Marinated Feta⁠⁠Now is the time to take advantage of all of Ontario’s seasonal ingredients, including zucchini! Check out this Minty-Fresh Zucchini Salad with Marinated Feta. ⁠⁠Have you ever tried raw zucchini? If you haven’t, you’re missing out! Fresh, crunchy and easy to pair with, this salad will hands-down be […]

Raspberry Lemon Cocktail

Happy Canada Day Weekend! Here’s another fun and refreshing summer cocktail to add to your weekend plans!⁠We love lightened-up cocktails that help keep you aligned with your goals while not feeling restricted or cut off from all that summer has to offer.⁠This cocktail is made with fresh (or frozen) raspberries, lemon juice, vodka and just […]

Skinny Mojito

Trying to stay on track this summer but don’t want to miss out on the fun beach and barbeque drinks? Try out this lightened-up cocktail recipe! ⁠⁠Did you know that traditional mojitos can have up to 25 grams of sugar? This refreshing version has only 1 gram of sugar and requires just a few simple […]