Food

Stewed Apples with Warming Spices

A simple recipe to make stewed apples without added sugar and with warming spices. Growing up in a Midwest family, we went all-out for Sunday morning breakfast. It always included my dad’s stewed apples, pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs with cheese, and muffins. Now I’m bringing back those stewed apples NS style! I promise this is…

Why is a Balanced Diet Important?

Eating a balanced diet significantly impacts not only your physical health but also your mental health and relationship with food.  We hear it all the time, right? From friends and health practitioners alike. “Everyone must eat a balanced diet! A balanced diet is the best way to reach your balanced weight and optimize your health!”…

Minty Spring Pea Dip

This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus you have to try if you love traditional hummus. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation. Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, are…

How to Stop Grazing and Snacking All Day (Without Feeling Restricted)

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I keep snacking all day, even when I’m not hungry?”—you’re not alone. Many people are stuck in the “grazing” cycle: nibbling throughout the day, feeling out of control around snacks, and never truly satisfied. As a registered dietitian specializing in mindful eating, I’ve seen this challenge come up again…

Strawberries and Cream Baked Donuts

These baked, whole-grain donuts include fresh strawberries, a drizzle of icing, and sweet-tart dehydrated strawberry dust. When finished, they’ll look and taste every bit as good as those donuts in the pastry case. Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Strawberries and Cream Baked Donuts Ingredients 1 cup (130g) whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup…

10 Food Trends to Watch Out For in the Coming Year

Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a multi-level mansion. The property, complete with a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat amphitheater and…

How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee For Your Favourite Person

Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a multi-level mansion. The property, complete with a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat amphitheater and…

The Best Brunch Spots in Your City Which Will Make Your Day Perfect

Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a multi-level mansion. The property, complete with a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat amphitheater and…

10 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Fueled Throughout the Day

Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a multi-level mansion. The property, complete with a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat amphitheater and…

5 Easy Recipes for a Quick Weeknight Dinner

Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a multi-level mansion. The property, complete with a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat amphitheater and…