Delicious Kale and Pinto Bean Soup

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day. This soup contains kale, a superfood that is packed with vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting enzymes. It contains loads of vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper and potassium. Servings: 10 Here’s what you need… 1 cup dried pinto beans 1 … Continued

Perfect Packed Lunch

Here’s an example of a healthy and balanced packed lunch. Try this one out, and then use it as a springboard for your own creative lunch ideas. Don’t fall into the trap of eating the same thing day after day. Remember to use the 7 steps above to create your perfect packed lunch. Servings: 1 … Continued

Best Spinach Salad Ever

The first thing that you’ll notice about this salad is that it tastes amazing. It also doesn’t hurt that spinach is an extremely nutrient-dense food. The recipe calls for raspberry vinegar, which is a flavorful and refreshing alternative to traditional, oily dressing. The fruit and nuts add flavor, fiber and healthy fat. Servings: 8 Here’s … Continued

Mean & Clean Burrito

Here’s a healthy burrito recipe to sink your teeth into. Whole grains, lean protein and crunchy veggies make this a recipe that you’ll come back to time and again. Serve with a side of your favorite salsa. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… 1 sprouted grain, flourless tortilla 1 Tablespoon hummus 1/3 cup cooked brown … Continued

Fire-Roasted Chile Omelet

Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 (4oz) … Continued

Cupcakes on a Snowy Day (workout too)

It’s nasty weather here in Calgary  as you can see….I often wonder why I even live here ———————————————->> When I take my poor dog Sev, outside, it seems so horribly unfair that I get all bundled up and he wears nothing (he hates the Christmas sweater that Hannah got him….picture coming soon.) For me, it’s … Continued

Bodyweight + Burpee Workout – Cuz I Can

It’s a blizzard here in Calgary today (again). Sigh…Here was the weather report from last night. <———— I feel like wrapping up in a blanket and NOT leaving the house (ever!). Ever feel like this? Sev does, he refuses to wear his Christmas sweater even though it’d really help on a cold day like this … Continued

Mean & Clean Burrito

Here’s a healthy burrito recipe to sink your teeth into. Whole grains, lean protein and crunchy veggies make this a recipe that you’ll come back to time and again. Serve with a side of your favorite salsa. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… 1 sprouted grain, flourless tortilla 1 Tablespoon hummus 1/3 cup cooked brown … Continued

Fire-Roasted Chile Omelet

Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 (4oz) … Continued

Perfect Packed Lunch

Here’s an example of a healthy and balanced packed lunch. Try this one out, and then use it as a springboard for your own creative lunch ideas. Don’t fall into the trap of eating the same thing day after day. Remember to use the 7 steps above to create your perfect packed lunch. Servings: 1 … Continued