Nutrition Blog

  • Belgian Waffles

    Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour/GF all purpose flour   1 tsp Ground cinnamon   2 tbsp  Granulated white sugar   Pinch of Salt   ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder   2 Eggs 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil   1 tsp Vanilla extract  1 cup Milk of choice (cow’s, almond, soy) ​ Directions: Preheat… Read more

  • Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

    Ingredients: 3 large bananas, mashed​ 1 egg 3/4 cup milk of choice 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp ground flax 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup cocoa powder… Read more

  • Triple Berry Banana Bread

    Ingredients: 3 large bananas, mashed  1 egg 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp ground flax 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour ​ 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup frozen/fresh berries   Instructions: Preheat… Read more

  • Pulses

    Beans, Chickpeas, Peas, and Lentils!  Benefits: high in fibre  low in fat high in protein  high in iron, zinc, folate and magnesium  cost effective  Pulses have been proven to help reduce blood cholesterol levels, control blood sugars, and aid in weight management.  These nutrient packed pulses are extremely versatile. They can be used in breakfast,… Read more

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Ingredients: 1/3 cup Non-hydrogenated margarine/butter   ¾ cup Onion, diced   2 Garlic cloves minced   1/2 tsp garlic powder ½ cup Flour (potato starch if GF)   2 ½ cup Chicken stock/vegetable stock   3 cups Fresh or frozen broccoli florets   1 cup Grated carrot   1/2 tsp Yellow mustard   ¼ tsp… Read more

  • Sourdough Starter

    Ideas to use the sourdough discard: tortillas, pita, crepes, naan waffles, pancakes, muffins, banana bread,  donuts, pie crust, scones, bagels, biscuits, crackers, english muffins, biscotti  Read more

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