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Easy Lunch Ideas: How to Pack a Healthy Lunch Box for Adults

Making time to eat a healthy lunch is an act of self-care. And taking care of yourself is the greatest gift you can give the… Read More

How to Make Your Breakfast More Filling

Adapted from an article originally published on https://desireerd.com/the-best-vegan-breakfast-sandwich/  I can’t think of a better way to start the day than a filling… Read More

5 Common Toddler Nutrition Questions, Answered

Adapted from an article originally published on https://desireerd.com/healthy-homemade-cinnamon-sugar-nut-butter/ Did you know that March is Toddler Nutrition Month? As a plant-based… Read More

Healthy Eating Habits at Home

Originally posted on https://desireerd.com/mediterranean-hummus-toast/ Before we all started sheltering-in-place, one of my tried-and-true pieces of advice for how to eat healthier was… Read More

How to Beat the 3 PM Slump

You know the feeling all too well. Sometime after lunch and before dinner, a lull sets in. Brain fog hangs over your head, time slows… Read More

What to Eat: Healthy Carbs for Athletes

When we’re committed to—and loving—our healthy, active lifestyles, we tend to get into an athlete mindset and really start to focus on our fuel. What… Read More

What You Need to Know About the New Canada Food Guide

Goodbye, pyramid. So long, rainbow. Hello, dinner plate. In their refreshing late-2019 redesign, Health Canada revealed a very clear picture of what a balanced,… Read More

How to Boost Your Energy at Breakfast

Is the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” actually true? We’re going to say not. Here’s why: all breakfasts are not… Read More

Why Sprouting is Good for the Gut

Years ago, I used to avoid anything with wheat, such as bread and pasta because it made my eczema worse and caused digestive problems for… Read More

Spring is Here: Get Out and Play!

Spring has arrived! What’s more welcome this time of year than getting out and spotting those trademark signs of the season’s newness? From crocus buds… Read More