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Valentine’s Day is coming up and it’s a fun time to show your loved ones just how much they mean to you. Too often at Valentine’s day that comes in the form of sugary treats.

This year why not opt out of the store bought treats and bake up a batch of something delicious.  I remember when I was little my mom would always put a home baked treat in my lunch box on Valentine’s Day and I plan to continue this special tradition for my little ones.

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest calorie fests of the year. Whether you’re a football fan or not, most people end up celebrating in one way or another and enjoying some good eats. While I love indulging from time to time I still manage to find some balance. I’ve just reached a point

Although the coconut oil hype has died down I am still a huge advocate and have found a ton of uses for it beyond cooking. My family laughs at me because I seem to suggest it as a solution for everything!

Here are a few of my favourite uses for it:

One of the biggest factors that inhibits consistent healthy eating is a lack of food preparation. If you are out the door 5 days a week to work and you are not bringing lunch, your chances of consuming a well-balanced meal are greatly decreased. Here are 4 tips for staying on track during a busy workweek.

Good bacteria that lives in our bodies is heavily influential on our health. Trillions of good bacteria live in and on our bodies. Many of these bacteria reside in our gut; helping to break down food and absorb nutrients.

Not having enough beneficial bacteria can really affect our digestive health, our ability to absorb nutrients, and our mood.

Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend (I can’t believe it’s here already) and it’s a great time to serve up some of those comforting fall vegetables. Today, sweet potatoes are considered one of the most nutritious vegetables around. Keep reading for a delicious recipe for Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes.

When my schedule gets busy I always seem to struggle with meal planning. I’ve mentioned before that one of my pantry staples is canned tuna, it’s easy and versatile. I will add tuna to leafy greens, tomato sauce for a protein packed pasta, and will prepare a tuna salad for a yummy sandwich. This tuna salad recipe is great served between two slices of bread or piled high on a bed of greens.

For me, pasta is the ultimate comfort food, I could eat it everyday. The only downside of pasta is the heavy carbs that can leave you feeling heavy and bloated, not to mention that it can also wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels.  The solution? Try this Hearty Avocado Pasta Salad recipe that’s not only healthier, but tastes amazing!

Ontario corn has arrived! Corn on the cob is an excellent addition to the grill, you can get creative by adding grilled corn to your favourite summer salad! My favourite way to enjoy Ontario corn is the next day removed from the cob and added to a salad. Each kernel distributes well into the salad and allows for the perfect amount of sweetness in every bite.