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 general without using any ‘funny’ ingredients. It will leave you feeling invigorated and energized – the perfect way to start off 2014 don’t ya think?
The past few weeks I have been home in Canada and it has been freezing here – even dropping below -30°C at some points! With this frigid weather, the holidays, and everything in between it is no surprise that tons of people around me are getting sick with winter colds. One of the biggest problems with winter and healthy eating is that – let’s get real – it is much harder to eat well during the wintertime. It is difficult to find good quality, organic fresh produce (especially in the great white north). That is why I use 100% frozen fruit in this smoothie – it not only makes this smoothie very creamy but also the fruit is much fresher than those pinkish/green strawberries we see in the grocery store this time of year. There is a common misconception that frozen fruit is not as good for you – but in fact, because the fruit is flash frozen once it is ideal for consumption – it contains all the nutrients that are often lost in the fruit that is picked way before it’s ripe and transported over long distances.
Being home has been a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I have spent great quality time with family, friends and loved ones who I have so dearly missed. My other half was also able to come home with me and we spent our first Christmas together on the same continent (here’s to all the international couples out there!). We ate (lots), drank (lots), went tobogganing, enjoyed being in Toronto and even went to see my favourite musical of all time Les Miserables. We even flew in during the ice storm and safely landed with hardly any delays — how is that for lucky?!
This holiday season and this past year have been unforgettable – I have grown so much as a person, achieved so many of my health goals, became a runner, started this food blog, moved across the world to be with the one I love, and started my Master’s. Here’s to another great, successful year – I am already dreaming up of the many feats I want to enjoy and accomplish this year. Here is to another year filled with happiness, health, and surrounded by the people we love.Let’s make this year our best!
CREAMY, dreamy, velvety and rich VEGAN Fettuccine Alfredo with flavorful undertones of garlic and onion roasted to perfection. That’s right. This Fettuccine Alfredo is, believe it or not, completely, 100% dairy-free.
I’ve been enjoying these Flourless Pumpkin Oat Blender Pancakes every Sunday for the past few weeks. J and I like to go for a long run together Sunday morning. And by together I mean we start at the same pace and after a couple minutes he is way ahead of me until he becomes a…
My new obsession is no bake cookies like these No Bake Chocolate Coconut Oat Cookies. They are full of chocolate, chewy & soft like a traditional cookie without any baking required! These cookies are based off a Chocolate Macaroon cookie that is sold in a bakery near my mom’s house. J is obsessed with them….
Who has already started experiencing some real Christmas madness? The shuffle and bustle of the holiday season has started, friends. Students are trying to finish up all their work before the holidays start (hello!), moms & dads are running around trying to get gifts for the entire family, and friends are trying to coordinate the…
Have you guys tried Red Lentil Kofta before?! They were one of my favorite foods I discovered on one of my first visits to Turkey a few years ago. I instantly fell in LOOOOOOOVE with the perfect texture as well as the tasty, savory and flavorful touch of these lovely Mediterranean patties! Filled with red lentil, bulgar,…
Addictive Vegan Cauliflower Wings that are spicy, meaty, and super addicting. A fun appetizer or side to serve alongside homemade burgers and fries. I bet you can’t eat just one!