Print Strawberry Ricotta Toast A fast, easy and colourful breakfast. Pair with a smoothie or latte for extra protein. Course Breakfast Keyword breakfast, ricotta toast, strawberry, Strawberry Ricotta Toast Ingredients 1 loaf whole grain bread 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 Tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzle 1 cup sliced strawberries fresh mint for garnish Instructions Slice bread and toast it. In a small bowl, combine honey with ricotta cheese. Spread the ricotta mixture on toast and top with sliced strawberries. Drizzle with honey and garnish with mint leaves. Notes ..read more

  For February Heart Month, I showed 3 heart healthy breakfast ideas on TV. Check out the recipes below and watch the full interview clip. Strawberry Ricotta Toast BLT Breakfast Salad (Barley, Lettuce, Tomato) Chickpea Flour Waffles             ..read more

  Print BLT Breakfast Salad Wny not try a salad for breakast (or lunch or dinner)? The "B" stands for barley! Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch Keyword barley salad, BLT Breakfast Salad, breakfast, breakfast salad Servings 4 Ingredients Salad 1 cup cooked barley 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup cucumbers, diced 4 hard cooked eggs, sliced Dressing 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl, combine barley and veggies. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingrdients. Dr ..read more

  Print Chickpea Flour Waffles Made with chickpea flour, these waffles are a greart way to introduce beans to the family! Course Breakfast Keyword breakfast recipes, chickpea flour, Chickpea Flour Waffles, Waffles Servings 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup milk or plant-based beverage 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk or plant-based beverage. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth ..read more

Have you heard the news? Food prices are going up this year by an average of 5-7%. That’s according to the latest Canada’s Food Price Report by researchers at Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of British Columbia. The chart below outlines the anticipated increases in food prices for various food categories in 2023. The price of dairy, meat and bakery items will all increase between 5-7%, while vegetables will take the hardest hit, with prices expected to rise between 6-8%. Source: Canada’s Food Price Report 2023 &nb ..read more

  Canada’s Food Guide gives us general information about healthy eating. Now, a new report – Applying Canada’s Dietary Guidelines – by Health Canada shares additional recommendations to help you meet your nutritional needs. Here are 7 things you can do to eat better and why! 1. Eat a dark green veggie every day Did you know that vegetables and fruit make up less than 25% of the foods we eat? We need to eat a dark green vegetable every day for essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate and iron. Folate and iron are both important for red blood cells which carry oxygen from our lun ..read more

What are the trends that will be shaping the way we shop, cook and eat?  We’ve scanned the research and share these top 5 trends. 1. Foods with benefits According to the Mintel 2023 Global Food and Drink Trends report, 57% of Canadian consumers value food and drinks which offer health benefits such as heart health, gut health, stress management or immune support. Another growing health issue is sleep. Data from McKinsey research, cited in the 2023 Trend Report by Nourish Food Marketing, shows that better sleep is in fact, a higher health priority than better nutrition, fitness, mindfulne ..read more

  Print BBQ Tofu Burger This is a fantastic recipe whether you're new to tofu or have been enjoying tofu for a while. The tofu is grated and baked. Make sure to use extra-firm tofu for the best texture and results. Course Main Course Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian Keyword BBQ tofu, tofu, tofu burger Servings 4 Ingredients 1 350-400 g block of extra-firm tofu 1 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil) 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 1/2 cup water Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or line a lar ..read more

The holidays are just around the corner! How are you feeling? Excited? Overwhelmed? Nervous about all of the food? As a dietitian who loves to eat, I’m sharing 3 tips to help you eat well through the holidays (and beyond)! Tip #1:  Be picky There’s probably going to be a lot of different food choices. Tell yourself that you don’t have to eat them all. Do a once over of all the choices available and then be picky about what you put on your plate. Love your uncle’s mashed potatoes? Go for it! Not crazy about your cousin’s quiche? Give it a pass. Tip #2: Be realistic with your portions You ..read more

                        If you’re a vegetarian, you’re probably eating a variety of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Following a plant-based eating style has many benefits, such as a lower risk for developing heat disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. But did you know that you could be missing out on some important nutrients? Here are 3 key nutrients to think about. Iron Iron is a part of hemoglobin that’s in red blood cells and helps carry oxygen throughout our body. There are ..read more