Today I wanted to make a reflection on how we can protect our planet for the futur. Do you know where your recycling ends up? Is it really recycled? Do you know that your table waste that ends up in your local landfill doesn’t biodegrade? Instead, in contact of non-biodegradable items, it produces toxic liquid … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Nuts
Vanilla almond milk
If you only tried almond milk with some pre made store bought one, you really have to try to make your own. It is really simple and the taste has nothing to do with what you had before. Just pre soak your almonds the night before and make it in the morning. Not only it’s … Continue reading
Hungry? Try One of These 5 Healthy Gluten-Free Cookies!
Having gluten-free food doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on food we like. In the afternoon, we sometimes like to snack on cookies while having a tea or a coffee! Wheat is not the only solution in baking. There are so many alternatives, and also many different tastes. You have to try and see what you like, then … Continue reading
10 Make-Ahead Healthy Recipes for a Delicious Easter Brunch
Raw beet salad This was for me a different way of having one of my favorite root vegetables, the beet. I usually have cooked beets, but today I tried them raw. It was so tasty! I also used two fresh herbs, mint and basil. I only had two big beets, but you can adjust for the amount … Continue reading
Busy weekday mornings… 5 gluten-free muffins to go!!!
So many reasons we may not take time to have a healthy breakfast. Making muffins the day before or make a whole bunch on a weekend and then freeze them, can save you headaches for at least that meal. Sometimes kids are also late for their school bus and don’t always take the time to eat … Continue reading
Breakfast butternut squash muffins
I had cooked a whole butternut squash and rather than making a soup or a puree half of it (the other half was used to make my Butternut squash cookies) I decided to make nice healthy breakfast muffins. Muffins are always good. Either for breakfast or for a nice snack, less fat and sugar than … Continue reading
Butternut squash cookies
We are still right in the middle of winter. We have been getting plenty of snow since Christmas, which is good for outdoor sports! In the other hand, the choice when it comes to veggies, is pretty limited. We have the cabbages, root vegetables and the squashes. If we want to eat with what’s available … Continue reading
5 decadent guilt-free chocolate treats
You may sometime have a craving for a nice chocolate dessert, but you forbid yourself from having it because you know you are going to feel guilty. You will be able to make and eat these delicious chocolaty recipes without feeling any guilt, because they really are made from good healthy ingredients. So enjoy every bite … Continue reading
“Superfood” energy bites
As I mentioned in one of my previous post (Energising green smoothie), you can get from superfoods so many nutrients, but make sure you have them raw. My kids are in all kinds of sports. Dance, karate, ski, swimming… sometimes they just have to have food when they come back! 🙂 To make sure they just … Continue reading
Tired of Boring Breakfasts? Try These 5 Fun Ideas
1. Mini breakfast breads I’m always looking for new bread recipes. This time I wanted to make something a bit different for breakfast. What about surprising my family by stuffing them with something as smooth, creamy and healthy as a date puree? Buckwheat is a great seed rich in protein and minerals. The kids have great fun finding something sweet hidden … Continue reading