Something happened yesterday that restored some of my faith in the systems that govern us. The long-awaited new Canada Food Guide was published, and despite massive lobbying on behalf of the meat and dairy industries, Health Canada’s new guide, which is sure to be influential in schools, hospitals, homes...
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Daily Dozen Challenge – A Day of Inspired Eating
What is it about a “challenge” that makes something that you do every day more fun? I still don’t get it, but yesterday I took the #DailyDozenChallenge from Dr. Micheal Greger, and I had a blast! It wasn’t that I ate much differently from the way I normally eat...
Going Herbal With Oregano
All too often parsley, rosemary or oregano are relegated to the side of the plate, a pretty but all-too-tiny sprig that decorates the plate and then gets thrown out. But what many people don’t realize is how POWERFUL these little herbs are. Not only do they pack an amazing...
Spicing It Up: The Benefits of Adding Ginger and Turmeric To Your Day
I love herbs and spices. In fact I consider them to be my wild card, my secret super power buddies. 🙂 I have always loved them, and have grown them for years (actually herbs are the only plants I seem to be able to grow with some success), and...
Better With Beans – How to Get More Legumes Into Your Life
When you first start eating a whole foods plant-based diet one of the biggest changes you may encounter is finding yourself eating A LOT more legumes (i.e. beans and lentils). In the Standard Canadian Diet legumes are not usually a daily event — case in point, the UN’s declaration...
Go-To Spaghetti Sauce
A participant in one of my plant-based cooking class series recently asked if I have a vegan spaghetti sauce recipe that omnivores would love too, so today I want to share a recipe that is a go-to sauce for me when we have reluctant omnivores over for dinner. It...
Making Sensational Smoothies
Smoothies are a fantastic way to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, and to incorporate some really healthy foods into your daily diet that might otherwise be challenging to get. Smoothies can be a great add to your daily diet, but before you get started, there are a...
Cheesy Vegan Quiche Featuring Local Garden Treats
When beautiful fresh-from-the-ground food comes my way, it inspires me! It makes me want to get my camera out to take photos, and it makes me want to cook (and then of course eat). 🙂 A couple of weeks back within the space of a day or so I...
A Healthy Comfort Meal For A Snowy Day
Well, I was preparing to teach the 3rd class in my Plant-Based Kick Start series tonight, but it has been cancelled due to SNOW. What a crazy weekend we have been having here in Powell River – more snow than I have seen since I moved here! So, I’m...
What IS Healthy Plant-Based Eating?
As long as there have been people who have chosen not to eat animal products, there have been misconceptions about plant-based eating. Some of the common questions a vegan or plant-based eater might get include: but, where do you get your protein? how do you get calcium without drinking...