You’re going to be blown away at how simple and incredibly flavorful this pizza burrito is! You can customize this with any toppings you prefer making it the perfect family-friendly meal.  Prep Time – 10 minutes Cook Time – 20 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 tortillas 6 Tbsp. pizza sauce, homemade or store bought 1 cup fresh spinach, packed 6 Tbsp. vegan Alfredo Sauce, homemade or store bought • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 cup dairy-free shredded cheese 1 vegan sausage FOR SERVING 2 burger buns 1 cup baby arugula or baby sorrel leaves DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Soften you ..read more

This quick recipe is perfect to whip up for lunches, or dinner. Blasted with flavour from the sesame oil and garlic, you can’t go wrong with this vegan noodle recipe. What’s great is that it’s so easy, but it will still wow you (or your family) with flavour. Even the busiest of people have time to make this healthy meal and you won’t regret it! I love Asian-inspired dishes, and this one is loaded with all the goodness that you would want in a noodle dish. Prep Time – 15 minutes Makes 6 cups Serves 2-3 Ingredients Dressing 200 g. ramen noodles 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed or ..read more

This quick recipe is perfect to whip up for lunches, or dinner. Blasted with flavour from the sesame oil and garlic, you can’t go wrong with this vegan noodle recipe. What’s great is that it’s so easy, but it will still wow you (or your family) with flavour. Even the busiest of people have time to make this healthy meal and you won’t regret it! I love Asian-inspired dishes, and this one is loaded with all the goodness that you would want in a noodle dish. Prep Time – 15 minutes Makes 6 cups Serves 2-3 Ingredients Dressing 200 g. ramen noodles 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed or ..read more

If you need an excuse to use up all those spices hiding in the back of your pantry, or simply want your house to smell amazing, this is the recipe for you. Bonus: Once you whip up a batch, you’ll never buy store-bought granola again. You’re welcome! Prep Time – 15 minutes Makes 8 cups Ingredients 4 cups large flake rolled oats 1 cup nuts (I use peanuts, but try almonds, pecans or cashews) 1 cup pumpkin seeds (or shelled sunflower seeds, or 1/2 cup of each) ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 ½ tsp. ginger ½ tsp. each of salt, nutmeg and cardamom ¼ tsp. ground cloves ⅔ cup melted coconut oil ½ c ..read more

Who says salads are only meant for the summer? This hearty and nourishing kale salad makes a fabulous weeknight supper. Toss any leftovers with cooked quinoa for a satisfying brown-bag lunch that won’t wilt. Prep Time – 15 minutes Makes 6 cups Ingredients Dressing 3 Tbsp. prepared marmalade 2 tsp. orange juice 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar ½ tsp. each of minced fresh ginger and finely grated orange zest 2 cloves garlic, minced Salad 2 acorn squash, well washed, seeded and cut in cubes (skin left on) 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. dried sage leaves ½ tsp. each of cinnamon, paprika and cardamom 6 c ..read more

There is a prevailing misconception that athletes have the freedom to eat whatever they please without consequences. However, the truth is that athletes have a set of additional dietary needs to support their endurance and performance goals. Beyond maintenance of their weight, athletes must fuel their bodies to support factors such as muscle repair and growth, sustained energy levels and recovery. There are three crucial areas that athletes should focus on to optimize their performance. Fuel with FibreFibre often takes a back seat as an important nutrient, but its significance cannot be overst ..read more

Here’s a sobering stat: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death worldwide. Over the last half-century, numerous diets have been trialled with the aim of reducing CVD risk. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the common themes amongst the most successful include a high intake of fruits and vegetables. Naturally, it’s assumed the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found within fruits and vegetables are largely responsible for improving blood pressure and reducing risk of CVD mortality; however, it’s not so straightforward. Large-scale clinical trials have failed to fully support thi ..read more

Did somebody say vegan cheese ball? You bet, and this one is damn delicious! This easy, vegan cream cheese ball is a healthy, great appetizer for the holiday season and perfect for almost all dietary restrictions. Serve on a charcuterie board or as an appetizer on toast or crackers. It’s raw – so no cooking required. Makes 2 cheese balls INGREDIENTS 450 g vegan, soft cream cheese 100 g vegan, soft cheddar cheese 3 packets vegan tuna, rinsed and squeezed 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. black pepper 2/3 cup finely ch ..read more

This plant-based stuffing recipe is not only perfectly textured without the mush, but packed with flavour. Enjoy this simple recipe that is easy to prep ahead and make fresh in no time! May your holiday meal be filled with joy and delightful stuffing goodness. Prep Time – 20 mins Cooking Time – 30 mins Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 6 cups cubed dense bread, gluten-free if needed (*dried out) 3 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 ½ cans) ¼ cup reserved juice from can of chickpeas 1 cup sweet or yellow onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 Tbsp. garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp. sea salt ..read more

A super creamy blend of sweet potatoes, red lentils and the flavour and nutrition of hemp hearts. This dairy-free soup has a slight sweetness rounded out with notes of garlic, ginger and optional cider vinegar. Plus, it’s also gluten-free. Prep Time – 10 minutes Cook Time – 35 minutes Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced ½ tsp. ground turmeric 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed 1 can of crushed tomatoes 5 cups filtered water ⅓ cup hemp hearts 1 cup full-fat coconut mi ..read more