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Roasted Ontario Cauliflower with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

We’ve got Ontario cauliflower in stores now and there’s no better time to get creative with this vegetable! As with other cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli and bok choy, cauliflower contains phytonutrients that have significant anti-cancer effects. These phytonutrients help to improve the detoxification capabilities of the body, specifically at the cellular level. The […]

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5 Ways to Combat Water Retention This Summer

Summer has arrived and it seems we finally have some consistent warm weather. I love the heat, in fact, I have a circulation problem which can make cold weather very uncomfortable for me. While I do love warm days, hot days tend to make me retain quite a bit of water which is very common for most people throughout the summer. Here a few things that I find helps me to combat water retention on those hot, sweaty days.

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Pea and Pancetta Salad and Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up and in my family we like to celebrate with an afternoon by the pool and a delicious meal. Typically we do a grilled meat and then a couple outdoor friendly sides. Grain and vegetable salads are always great because they can handle dressing well even when dressed in advance. Potato salad is usually our go-to but this year we are going to switch it up with a pea and pancetta salad. The fresh mint in this salad is the selling feature for me. It’s refreshing and so complimentary to the salty pancetta.

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Barley and Asparagus Salad Recipe

I love that we are entering into the season of plenty with local fruits and vegetables! Asparagus is one of my favourite vegetables. It’s versatile and particularly nutritious at this time of year. Asparagus has a unique mineral profile that makes it an effective natural diuretic, which promotes detoxification and cleansing. It also contains an abundance of folate, which is great for expecting mommas.

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Homemade Chicken Burgers with Horseradish Mayo

How many of you have already fired up your grill this year? With the exception of the weird snow storm we got over the weekend, the weather is really starting to scream spring! I love when the BBQ becomes a dinnertime staple. There are a few reasons why I love it so much, quite simply for the grill flavour but I also love the minimal cleanup when you eliminate the stove!

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