Category: Healthy Recipes

Recipe: Almond Berry Smoothie

Blend up a refreshing smoothie to start your day This summer, discover the joy of growing berries in your backyard, and you’ll be sure to see your whole family thrilled with the fruits of your labour. A light, fresh smoothie packed with in-season berries is a tasty way to brighten up any morning. Combined with …

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Mango Melba Shake

This vegan shake uses plant-based products, making it the perfect treat for outdoor entertaining this summer. Inspired by the peach Melba dessert, this shake starts with a coconut base, keeping it dairy-free, while frozen mango is a fitting substitute for the favorite stone fruit. The result is an enticing, pretty peachy hue that complements the …

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Gluten Free Spaghetti with Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, and Aromatic Herb Pesto

Have a guest with celiac or gluten-sensitivities coming over for dinner and have no idea what to make or where to start? “Preparing a meal for someone with gluten sensitivities can often feel like a daunting task, especially with the prominence of gluten in so many different foods,” says Home Economist and cookbook author, Mairlyn …

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Recipe: Peanut Butter Granola Bites

If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, skip the junk food and reach for one of these tasty, easy-to-make, calorie-reduced bites. Packed with flavourful ingredients like oats, raisins and vanilla, these goodies keep your mouth happy and your stomach satisfied. Lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia, each serving of peanut butter granola bites contains 6 grams …

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Celery Rosemary Tonic

Cool, herbal, vegetable-infused beverages are all the rage—and it’s a good thing. Simple beverages filled with puréed vegetables are a great way to hydrate, along with fitting in important servings of veggies into your diet. This healthful tonic includes celery, lemon juice and rosemary for a cool green drink with just a touch of spice, thanks to cayenne. …

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Tex-Mex Sorghum Chili

This chili relies upon the flavorful combination of hearty whole grain sorghum, black beans, corn, peppers, onions, celery and seasonings. One way to boost your disease protection is to infuse your diet with more healthy, wholesome whole grains like sorghum. This ancient, nutrient-rich whole grain is a nutritional powerhouse and also happens to be gluten-free! …

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Gluten Free Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

From fine Canadian rye to specialty teas and coffees, the process of blending is integral for creating many Canadian favorites. In fact, did you know that soft non-hydrogenated margarine is crafted from a blend of plant and seed oils, like canola and sunflower oil? It starts by pressing the plants and seeds into oils. Each …

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Simply Healthy Halloween Treats: Banana Ghosts

Making good food fun is a great way to keep kids on track with a healthier lifestyle. If you’re looking for a sweet & healthy Halloween treat that’s incredibly simple to make, and will also appeal to kids, then try these banana ghosts this season. They only require two or three ingredients at the most, and can be …

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Healthy Halloween Treat: Green Apple Monsters

These healthy Halloween snacks won’t leave you feeling guilty after serving them at your child’s Halloween party! They’re mostly fruit and peanut butter, and make for unique & tasty Halloween treats that are festive, but not too scary. Green Apple Monsters Ingredients: Green apples Sunflower seeds Peanut Butter Strawberries Edible googly eyes – you can usually …

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