I pride myself in being a hearty Canadian girl and as such I usually embrace the winter and truly enjoy the snow and seasonal outdoor activities. But I've got to admit that this frigidly cold weather is really starting to get me down. Thankfully a good friend reminded me yesterday that the days are slowly getting a … Continue reading Warming Minestrone Soup & 10 Things I Love About Winter
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Healthy Holiday Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Although it's not officially winter yet, the temperatures here in south-western Ontario are mighty chilly! I am still cranking out Green Smoothies every morning but to be honest- a cold drink just doesn't cut it when the thermometer reads -10 C. Yes I could race to my favourite coffee joint to warm myself up but … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Peppermint Hot Chocolate
10 Awesome Ideas for Healthy Holiday Giving
I love the holidays! I love the baking, the music, the traditions, the socializing and I love dreaming up special presents for my loved ones. As a little holiday inspiration, I've compiled a list of some of my favourite things to help make your holiday giving a little bit healthier: 1. All-Natural Homemade Gifts - I took … Continue reading 10 Awesome Ideas for Healthy Holiday Giving
Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
I follow a number of awesome food bloggers and they constantly inspire me to try out new foods and dishes. Recently, I noticed that spaghetti squash was popping up a lot on different sites as a gluten-free and high-fiber replacement for noodles so I decided to give it a whirl. As I was preparing to cook my lovely … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
Spicy Chia Chili
Ch-ch-ch-Chia! Honestly, I think that jingle has got to go down in history as one of the most successful marketing campaigns of all times. I can't even open a bag of chia seeds without humming the tune in my head. Little did I know back in the 80's while I was coveting my own sprouting … Continue reading Spicy Chia Chili
Lori Leigh Wilson 