September is here, and I have to admit its my favourite time of year! Routine starts back up after summer, and its the perfect time to get back on track with working out and making better choices when it comes to eating. However, this time of year for many might also bring stress and can feel somewhat overwhelming. We have…
I can’t believe its the middle of August already! Summer has come and gone, and September is just around the corner. I am making the most of BBQ season, and I wanted to share one my favourite salad recipes. So simple, yet bursting with flavour. This salad is one that I usually double up and take for lunch during the…
Dinners are about to get a lot healthier, and more delicious! Growing up, we always had taco night. It was so much fun being able to mix ingredients and sauces together, to create the most perfect taco! I don’t know many people who dislike tacos, but I do know a lot of people who would like to know how to…
For me, there are always those certain things that signify summer is here. Now that the warm weather has arrived, and farmers markets are in full swing, there is one item I am always on the search for: cherries! So juicy and sweet. Am I the only one that could sit down with a bowl and eat the entire thing?…
As I mentioned before, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. To refresh, “break-the-fast”! Here are four important reasons why you should eat breakfast EVERY morning! Your body responds to not eating for hours by slowing down your metabolism..by eating breakfast you speed up your metabolism. When you skip breakfast, chances are you are starving by lunch, and…
They say change is good, and I do believe that. And being able to embrace it is the next big step. With that said, this is the perfect opportunity to fill you in about all of the new and exciting things coming your way. First things first, if you haven’t noticed on my social media or personal website, my fitness…
If you are looking for a healthy meal to prep for your busy week ahead, this is it! Loaded with tons of vegetables, this meal will leave you feeling full and satisfied. I added shrimp to mine, but you could add chicken or even tofu if you were looking for added protein! Below I shared a homemade tahini dressing recipe…
This dish is a favourite by many, but it is also a recipe that contains a lot of hidden calories! On average a traditional Butter Chicken dish has almost 850 calories. That is considered an extreme cheat meal!!! When trying to have a balanced diet between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, that recipe is definitely on the heavier side. This recipe…
The ultimate BBQ comfort food, that will leave you feeling full, BUT not guilty! Mixed with dijon mustard, parsley and green onion, you will want seconds. I recommend making a day before and refrigerating so all of the flavours have time to blend together. If you are wanting a different summer salad option to bring to your next picnic or…
I have tried many different meatball recipes, and it was hard to make one that tasted good, didn’t fall apart, and did not need 20 different ingredients! But, sometimes keeping things simple works the best! I doubled up this recipe to have leftovers in the freezer. The serving size is perfect and will leave you feeling totally satisfied! I paired…