November 4, 2017
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Coconut Chia Oatmeal
If you, like many, have been told you need to consume more essential fatty acids, then here's a
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November 2, 2017
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
This Buddha Bowl, courtesy of Minimalist Baker, is flavorful, filling, and done in 30-minutes. As the Baker says,
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November 1, 2017
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Lentil Quinoa Salad with Lemon
Thanks to Tasty Kitchen for this salad that is packed with fibre, protein and healthy fats. Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:
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November 1, 2017
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Chicken Stew with Dumplings
I LOVE this recipe from Simply Recipes. It reminds me of growing up, you can load it with
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October 13, 2017
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Healthy Egg Nog
I LOVE EGG NOG! I've sipped it warm, iced, in martinis, on oatmeal, with coffee or earl grey
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October 8, 2017
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Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Avocado
This recipe is from fellow nutritionist Julie Daniluk. Although the recipe is for a "Salad in a Jar",
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October 7, 2017
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Chicken Tagine (Crockpot)
This chicken tagine is a go to meal for me because it's healthy, I can make extras, and
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October 6, 2017
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Pumpkin and Millet Muffins
I've made millet muffins for awhile now but in the spirit of Thanksgiving and Hallowe'en, I thought I'd
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October 4, 2017
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Traditional Hummus
Making hummus is super easy. The only change I'd make is that you use chickpeas that have been
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October 4, 2017
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
I am a huge fan of the slow cooker/crockpot. It saves time, you can make multiple servings, and
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September 29, 2017
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Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils by Budget Bytes
I am on a constant quest for great slow cooker recipes so that I can a) make big
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September 15, 2017
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Best Ever Mushroom Soup
If you're from Saskatchewan like I am, you know that almost every good dish from that province has
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September 14, 2017
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Healthy at 100 by John Robbins
Why did this book make my "Nic's Picks" list?Well, besides the irony that the book was written by
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September 8, 2017
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Egg Breakfast Muffins
If you're like most people and in a rush in the morning, you'll want an easy breakfast. But
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September 1, 2017
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Pecans
I still love the Brussels sprouts from Flying Pig in Vancouver, but this recipe from Julia at Julia's
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August 25, 2017
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Kale and Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Pecans
I have loved beets ever since I was little when my Grandma used to jar them and store
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August 24, 2017
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DoMatcha Organic Tencha
I am a Matcha tea fanatic. I started drinking green tea years ago because back then, I was
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August 22, 2017
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Egg and Vegetable Muffins
I love these muffins from PaleoLeap because they help people get veggies into their diet first thing in
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August 18, 2017
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Seared Tofu Tabbouleh
It's no secret that I like wine so it should be no surprise that this recipe is from FoodandWine.com!
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August 17, 2017
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Body Soap by Lavami
This is the only "coffee" I need in the morning! I found this Lavami soap (made with cinnamon,
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