Looking for a nutritious, delicious, and easy-to-make meal for those busy weeknights? This Salmon and Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowl is the perfect solution! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavour, this recipe is a go-to for anyone seeking a balanced, healthy dinner option. Why it's healthy: Salmon: A rich source of high-quality protein [...]
Sweet, creamy, and just a little indulgent - these Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings while keeping things light and healthy. This viral recipe is perfect for beating the summer heat. It’s easy to prepare, with minimal ingredients, and can be made ahead of time for a grab-and-go [...]
When it's hot out, you often crave something quick and fresh that requires minimal cooking. This Avocado Shrimp Salsa recipe is quick, easy and is perfect for entertaining, snacking, and even weeknight dinners at home. Not only is this a great appetizer to bring to your next BBQ, but this is a lifesaver for [...]
Beat the heat with this delicious and hydrating smoothie, perfect for a summer breakfast or a midday snack! Why It’s Hydrating: Cucumber: Did you know that cucumbers are composed of almost 95% water?! It’s one of the most water-rich vegetables! They also contain electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium which help regulate fluid balance [...]
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant salads, but let's be honest, salads can sometimes get a bad rap for being boring. However, they don't have to be! The key to a delicious salad often lies in the dressing, but many store-bought dressings are loaded with extra fat and hidden calories that [...]
This 5-Minute Healthy Raspberry Lemonade Refresher offers a modern and nutritious twist on the traditional favourite, making it a delightful treat for both kids and adults. This recipe combines a few simple, wholesome ingredients to create a beverage that is sweet, creamy, and perfect for any summer occasion - especially for the upcoming Canada [...]
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries Recipe and Photo by Diane/ Nest Recipe Box https://bestrecipebox.com/baked-parmesan-zucchini-fries/ INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs. (680 g) zucchini ,cut lengthwise into wedges (about 3 medium zucchini) 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried herbs - thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, etc... 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder Kosher salt , to taste black pepper , to taste (freshly ground if possible) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley [...]
Growing Up in a Grocery Store By Dr. Mary Choi My childhood playground were the aisles of a grocery store. I am convinced my mother secretly Mr. Miyagi-ed me to sort through the hundreds of cases of blue berries to tediously select out the rotting and shrivelled ones. This task was a painful pursuit [...]
Breathless By Dr. Mary Choi Athletes are often taught to pace themselves on long endurance runs to push their efforts to a point that is challenging enough but not so hard that they fall short of the finish line. How an athlete calibrates this complex balance of effort is measured by her ability to [...]
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes You’ve Never Tried As we gather to give thanks, the turkey is often the annual show stopper. Not, this thanksgiving! Move over turkey, make room for these two sexy sweet potato sides. Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa Harissa (pronounced hah-ree-suh), a tomato-based spicy chili paste widely used in North African [...]
