Kohl-what-abi? If you have never tried kohlrabi, here is an easy salad recipe for an introduction! This alien looking vegetable is like a cross between a turnip and a cabbage with fresh green leaves randomly growing out of its thick skin. Similar to broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts it is part of the cruciferous family… Continue Reading Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing
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Can’t beet this veggie! All you need to do is look at that gorgeous colour to know that beets are a super food! Cultivated for both medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries, this deep reddish purple coloured root veggie has an extraordinary profile of nutrition and health benefits. It was believed that due to their… Continue Reading Beets are Boss
Can beet this combo! Summer salads are my favourite and this beet and orange salad is no exception! In fact, it makes its rotation all year long. Beets are an extraordinary vegetable for health, like really, the colour says it all! Not only are they high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and some plant proteins, they… Continue Reading Beet and Orange Salad with Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Sure to be a Fava-rite! Fava beans, otherwise known as broad beans, are one of the oldest cultivated members of the legume family. The furry pods carry the large “pea” which are harvested through late spring into the fall. High in fiber, plant protein and essential vitamins and minerals, these beans are a novelty through… Continue Reading Fresh Fava Beans with Garlic Butter
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When the heat turns-up, cool down with this refreshing summer salad! Turnips aren’t often considered when it comes to adding more veg to your diet but they are one of my fave root veggies and I love them raw! They grow super easy and fast in a home garden and are easy to find at… Continue Reading Refreshing Apple Turnip Slaw
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A little bit of this and a little bit of that goes a long way! Jump start your morning with this potent anti-inflammatory breakfast smoothie which contains a little of everything you need to start your day on the right foot! This breakfast beverage is packed with anti-oxidant rich super greens and berries, probiotics and… Continue Reading Anti-inflammatory Morning Smoothie
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Thinking outside the pesto box Hear that eating arugula is good for you but don’t know how to use it? This delightful and flavourful pesto steps away from the traditional basil pesto and, instead, uses fresh arugula along with roasted almonds. Kick it up a notch with a fresh jalapeño and slather this on your… Continue Reading Roasted Almond and Argula Pesto
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You, too, can be a kale convert! Even the kale haters will be left speechless as they take another bite of this simple but game changing kale sauté recipe. Isn’t it all about the sauce? Kale is one of the best plant foods out there and getting it into your diet on a regular basis… Continue Reading Kale hater Saute
Move over potato chips, the King of the kids is here! It’s true, kale is an amazing leafy green that deserves its reputation. It can be difficult to get as much of these super foods into our diet as we would like so it may take some creativity! This recipe is especially great as it… Continue Reading Easy Oven Baked Kale Chips
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