34 weeks! The end of my second pregnancy is drawing near, and I am full-force into preparation mode. House purging/cleaning projects, hospital bag packing, and freezer meal prep. My postpartum nutritious focus has always been whole grains, healthy fats, lots of fiber, and warming foods to optimize gut health and healing while supporting breastmilk production.… Continue reading Postpartum Meal Prep
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How to Build a Salad Bowl (that doesn’t suck)
Plant-Powered Caesar Chipotle Bowl Kale & Quinoa Salad Salads are so commonly associated with bland, boring diet food. But with a nourishment-forward mindset, they can make the most incredible - and delicious - meals! Healthy food that is colourful and visually appealing is more exciting to look forward to, don't you think? The trick is… Continue reading How to Build a Salad Bowl (that doesn’t suck)
The Best Brown Rice
Makes 3 cups rice. Brown rice often gets an immediate nose scrunch from people. But whole grain rice ups the fiber, vitamin, and mineral content of your plate, keeping you satiated for much longer than white rice. It’s a beautiful base for so many meals. It took me YEARS to learn how to cook it… Continue reading The Best Brown Rice
Sushi Bowls
Vegan Sushi Bowl. Makes: 4 bowls.Prep/Cook time: 20 minutes. This recipe has been a family favourite for years, adapted from the cookbook Skinnytaste: One & Done. As we've grown into a predominately plant-based diet, I modified it with my own spin. It's truly the perfect balanced bowl - high protein, filling carbohydrates, powerful leafy greens,… Continue reading Sushi Bowls
Simplest Tofu Nuggets
Serves 4-5.5 minute prep time.10 minute cook time. You won't believe how easy these nuggets are. Like, the easiest "recipe" ever. So simple, that there isn't really a recipe, and you're best off just measuring with your heart. My initial reaction upon tasting these was "wow, they are like McDonalds chicken nuggets!". Of course, it's… Continue reading Simplest Tofu Nuggets
Greens, Beans & Love Always 