Fess up! You are not as regular as you’d like to be….right? I mean if you are not ‘going’ every day, then you are constipated. Period. The end.   Oops, not really- cause that’s exactly why you should begin reading this blog.   A healthy digestive system is essential for a healthy body, coz … Continue reading A Constipated Person’s Guide to Keeping your Bowels Healthy (Regular)

  Constipation. We all suffer from it at one point or another, no big deal. However, recurrent bouts of constipation need attention. Do you know that 1 in 4 Canadians has symptoms of constipation? You are constipated, if you meet at least 2 of the following criteria: • Fewer than 3 bowel movements / week • … Continue reading Beating Constipation Naturally

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

Oatmeal to your taste!   Oatmeal is a popular breakfast item. We all enjoy it in different ways- whole oats, quick oats, rolled oats etc. I prefer the fibre rich complex carb version of this- the steel cut oats. Here’s how we eat it in our family. Time saving tip!- I generally cook the oats … Continue reading Oatmeal to your taste

Chocolate Hearts We all enjoy chocolate indulgence. It’s February already, and so is the time of the month to celebrate love and loved ones. Now is there a better way to say it than with heart shaped chocolates? Yes, there is! What??! Ofcourse, there is- when YOU MAKE those chocolates for your loved ones!! I’ll … Continue reading Chocolate Hearts

Blueberry Almond Cake Bites (Gluten/ Dairy Free)   Ingredients: 2.5 cups Almond flour 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder 1 tsp baking soda a pinch sea salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Directions: Preheat the oven to 300F,. Line … Continue reading Blueberry Almond Cake

Fruity Oatmeal Muffin Healthy snack ideas are always a struggle for many parents, specially so if their kids have a sweet tooth and are picky eaters. But most kids love muffins. So here is fruity oatmeal muffin recipe for the young and those young at heart! Perfect snack for those on-the-go moments, road trips and … Continue reading Fruity Oatmeal Muffins

Mango Delight Smoothie   Mango, the king of all fruits, is one of my favourite fruits of all time! And it is the season for mangoes now. Mangoes come in 100’s of varieties, shapes and sizes. But for me nothing compares to the rich taste of the Alphonso mangoes from India! Once you eat an … Continue reading Mango Delight Smoothie

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