30 day Yoga Challenge, Mindless Snacking & September Goals – #MoveitMondays
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30 day Yoga Challenge, Mindless Snacking & September Goals – #MoveitMondays

Confession time. Over the past couple weeks I’ve noticed some of my clothing fitting a little more snug than usual and have also noticed myself slipping into old habits of mindless snacking. You know what I mean. As in you are working on a paper or doing something around the house and all of the…

Fresh Beginnings: #TryAgainTuesdays
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Fresh Beginnings: #TryAgainTuesdays

 When I finally gave up the idea of yo-yo crash dieting (they never work – believe me – I’ve tried them all!) I made the promise to myself to enter into a new chapter of my life filled with an abundance of healthy delicious food, enjoyable & sensible activity, freedom of dieting and gaining control over my life! Taking…

Starting the Week out Right – #MoveitMondays
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Starting the Week out Right – #MoveitMondays

After a weekend of family celebrations,  indulgences, enjoying that piece of rich chocolate cake for dessert (and that second glass of wine!) my favorite way to start the week is with my morning run. I love running for many reasons – for my health, to pump up my happy endorphins, to take some time for myself, to kick…

Tropical Green Smoothie, Travelling and Fresh Starts
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Tropical Green Smoothie, Travelling and Fresh Starts

  I have been a bit off the blogging radar for the past couple weeks because I have been literally travelling nonstop. For the past couple weeks I have had the pleasure of showing my boyfriend and his wonderful family a small fragment of this beautiful country of Canada. We rented a big American SUV (the kind you…

Naked Baked Kale Chips – no dehydrator required!
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Naked Baked Kale Chips – no dehydrator required!

   I am going to be perfectly candid, if you know me at all you know I have a big sweet tooth and love all things dessert but once in awhile I love something a bit salty to snack on in the evening. Like chips. But let’s get real – chips, even the ‘healthy’ baked…

The Best Healthy Travel Snacks: What to Pack When Hunger Hits on the Fly
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The Best Healthy Travel Snacks: What to Pack When Hunger Hits on the Fly

I’ve arrived back in Toronto – and it feels great to be back! The best part about being home with friends and family is the feeling like you never left and picking up exactly where we left off. There is something so amazing, reviving, and beautiful about coming back to my roots and spending quality…

My first 15 km race in Bruges & Getting over ‘Silly’ Goals!
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My first 15 km race in Bruges & Getting over ‘Silly’ Goals!

I DID IT!! I completed my first 15 km race in Bruges last weekend and I could not be happier that I completed the race!! If you are not acquainted with the beautiful city of Bruges, Belgium, it is a wonderful, quaint Medieval city located in the Flanders region of Belgium. Running with over 4,000 runners through the cobblestone…

My first 10 km, Weight Maintenance & Looking Forward
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My first 10 km, Weight Maintenance & Looking Forward

On Wednesday evening I finished my first ten km race! In my very first blog post here at Ceara’s Kitchen I discuss how I’ve grown from a state where I’d lose my breath attempting to run to catch the bus at the end of the street towards becoming one of those crazy people – you know who are you…

Healthy Peanut Butter Oat Muffins
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Healthy Peanut Butter Oat Muffins

    I’ve been dreaming of this recipe for a while now. A muffin that is infused with peanut butter and full of hearty oats. The kind of muffin that is slightly sweet and goes down perfectly with a big cuppa coffee in the morning.     One of the biggest obstacles in baking with oats is that many oat-based recipes…

Vegan Apple Crumble Muffins (Apfelstrudel cakes)
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Vegan Apple Crumble Muffins (Apfelstrudel cakes)

Nothing says I love you on Valentine’s Day like a house filled with the aromas of baked apples, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar. I know that Valentine’s Day is usually a chocolate affair, and believe you-me I L-O-V-E chocolate, but these muffins are the perfect dessert to share with your loved ones on this day of…

Top 15 Healthy “weight loss” Tips
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Top 15 Healthy “weight loss” Tips

I’ve discussed on this blog honestly and openly about my relationship with food, weight loss, and healthy living. I wanted to share with the world a few tips that have kept me feeling inspired while I was focusing on losing weight, and even more importantly, how I have continued to live a lifestyle dedicated to…

Cold-Fighting Antioxidizing Smoothie (Vegan Mango Berry Smoothie)
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Cold-Fighting Antioxidizing Smoothie (Vegan Mango Berry Smoothie)

Here’s to my first post of 2014! If you are not into smoothies (yet!) then you have to try this one. It is creamy and satisfying with hints of vanilla and sweetness. This smoothie reminds me of drinking a fruity sorbet – without all the added sugar. It is the kind of smoothie that will get you hooked on smoothies in…

Oil Free Chocolate Cake with Sugar Free Raspberry Glaze
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Oil Free Chocolate Cake with Sugar Free Raspberry Glaze

  I think I might have just made history. I made an Oil Free Chocolate Cake that is super chocalatey, rich and moist using minimal sugar and without adding any oil. Plus, it is 100% vegan – I am so happy I could cry 😉 This Oil Free Chocolate Cake is probably the healthiest cake…

Dark Chocolate-Chip Pumpkin Muffins
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Dark Chocolate-Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Muffins have always been one of my all time favourite mid-afternoon snack foods!   These muffins are super tasty and easy to make. They are chocolatey, soft and bring you the same comfort that a good ol’ chocolate chip muffin brings you. They melt in your mouth and leave you feeling great! As a plus, they are full of healthy fats, nutrients…

Vegan Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate Chunks
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate Chunks

I love everything about chocolate.   The richness, the wonderful taste and the ways it melts in my mouth.   So coincidentally when I moved to Belgium I entered into the land of chocolate. High-end delicious chocolate is never far away for a moment of sheer, blissful, beautiful indulgence!    One of the best parts…

Not your mama’s Mac and Cheese
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Not your mama’s Mac and Cheese

A perfect fall comfort food to cozy up with as it gets colder   I love Mac and Cheese.   I have such fond memories of eating my mom’s delicious, warm and creamy Mac and Cheese as a child! It was always one of my favourite meals and would always happily enjoy the leftovers the…

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