For parents and coaches of young athletes- be it soccer, hockey, lacrosse, dance, athletics etc. Whether or not your child is active in sports, proper nutrition is important to fuel young bodies and minds. Learn what, when to eat and the basics of meal planning and preparation to keep your young athletes hydrated and nourished.

Indian Style Savory Mung Beans I love mung beans for breakfast. They are a great source of protein for vegetarians, filled with fiber, great for gentle detoxing and light on the stomach. There are a couple of ways I make them, but I’ll share one today and keep the other recipe for a another time. … Continue reading Indian Style Savory Mung Beans

  Pumpkin Hummus (Gluten free, soy-free, dairy free) ‘Tis the season for pumpkins after-all. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin lattes, spices, soups and so on- you name it, it probably has pumpkin! So why not pumpkin hummus! I recently came across this recipe in Forks Over Knives, and wanted to share it with you. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained … Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus

Spinach Quinoa This is a quick and flavourful side for those busy soccer/ game nights. Full of protein, complex carbs from the quinoa- so your blood sugar levels will not spike. The spinach adds fiber, Vitamin A and magnesium making this a power packed food for on-the-go nights! Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 small red onion finely chopped … Continue reading Spinach Quinoa

Green Lentil Soup This soup is a nice change from the regular kidney bean or red lentil soup. Packed with protein from the lentils, fiber from the vegetables and lentils- this recipe makes a great main meal or as a starter to the meal. Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (washed and soaked overnight) 1/2 medium … Continue reading Green Lentil Soup

Tofu, Quinoa and Wild Rice Bowl I love no hassle one bowl dishes as they are convenient to carry and eat anywhere. This tofu, wild rice and quinoa bowl is one of them. Packed with the goodness of whole grains like wild rice and quinoa and plenty of protein from tofu and ofcourse quinoa. It’s … Continue reading Tofu, Quinoa and Wild Rice Bowl