Freezer-Friendly French Toast

French toast is the ULTIMATE brunch food. Sunday mornings just wouldn’t be the same without it. I also rely on frozen pre-prepared slices for a quick pre-workout snack, or to tide me over until a later-than-usual dinner. Just pop them in the toaster, top with nut-butter and voila!

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Pulses, Pulses & more Pulses

Pulses are arguably my favourite ingredient. Find out why they rock and how I like to use pulses in my everyday eats. After all, 2016 is the International Year of Pulses!  

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Sport + Protein (Part II): Food vs. Protein Powders?

In Part II of the protein saga, learn how to meet your protein requirements with real food and when a protein powder might be right for you. Featuring Angie Asche, MS, RD, LMNT of 'Eleat Sports Nutrition', who will breakdown everything you need to know about protein powders!  

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Good ol' Spaghetti + Meat Sauce

The perfect week-night dinner. If you keep a few staples in your pantry and freezer, like whole grain pasta, canned tomatoes, and ground beef, this recipe requires very little planning or shopping. It is also a great post-workout recovery meal with a ~3:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein.

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Sport + Hydration

When you sweat, your body loses water and electrolytes (mainly sodium) that need to be replaced in order to replenish blood volume and prevent dehydration. Learn about what types of fluid are best for sport and how much to drink before, during and after activity.

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Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This lemon-tahini dressing is one of THE most versatile toppings known to foodies. I came across it in The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out by Angela Liddon. Typically served cold as a salad dressing, it can also be used in warm dishes like stir-frys or drizzled on roasted vegetable medleys and whole grain one-pot concoctions.

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