Recipes
Simple, Balanced Recipes for Healthy Eating

How to Eat Healthy and Stay Safe During a Pandemic
I recently did a radio interview about food and nutrition during the pandemic. As I prepared for it, I realized I had a lot more that I wanted to say. The topics we covered during the interview were great; but I felt like there was so much more to say about each...

Antiviral Activity of Copper Surfaces: A Water Pitcher that Does More than Help Make Hydration Easy
The timing of this really couldn’t be more fitting, although when Shantiva reached out to me about their copper water pitchers, the COVID pandemic had yet to hit North America. At that point, I was still super interested in their products, but I have to be honest: I...

How to Choose Canned and Dried Foods, PLUS How to Save Money and Extend the Shelf Life of Foods During a Pandemic
Learn about ways to choose foods that will last longer and save you money during a pandemic or crisis

How to Eat During a Pandemic – Healthy Meal Solutions That Are Shelf Stable & Cost Effective
More than ten recipe ideas with shelf stable ingredients to help with reduce shopping trips and save money during a pandemic (grocery list included)

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These granola-style bars are my favourite. Hands down. They are easy to make and store great in the freezer. Personally, I find having quick grab and go snacks super handy. I started to keep snacks like this on hand when I was constantly travelling to...

Pumpkin Apple Spice Protein Bites
Protein and energy bites are my favourite to-go snack. I always have a batch in my freezer and I’ve been experimenting with different combinations for over a year now. My favourites have been the Fruit and Nut Energy Bites and the Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites. ...

No Sugar, Vegan, Nut-Free Ice Cream Cake
Okay so let’s be real. Most of us enjoy ice cream, right? The downside is that ice cream and other desserts usually contain a lot of sugar. We know the average North American consumes more sugar than we should. In fact, three years ago the World Health Organization...

Coconut Cashew Hummus (plus more easy, healthy, snack ideas!)
We all love hummus, don't we? If you’re a fan of hummus, this one is for you. It is creamy, smooth and has a hint of heat to it. Hummus and veggies are a great snack, and easily transportable if you are on the go or travelling. We recently had to make a...