Health Continuum

Help for Ukraine

I stand 100% with the people of Ukraine in their fight for their country. The invasion by Russian forces has resulted in immense suffering and hardship for millions. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced and need help with food, shelter, medical supplies and more. If you would like to help, you can make a donation […]

Blueberry oat breakfast cookies

Start your day off right with a delicious treat that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Introducing my Blueberry Oat Breakfast Cookies – the perfect way to kickstart your morning! Packed with wholesome ingredients, they can be part of a nutritious breakfast or enjoyed as a mid-day snack. Plant-based and gluten-free, these cookies burst […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

One-pot creamy mushroom pasta

When the weather outside is cool, cloudy and rainy, pasta is the ultimate comfort food. This one-pot creamy mushroom pasta is not only vegan and healthy but also incredibly easy to make. Yes, you read that right – one pot! That means less time spent washing dishes and more time spent enjoying your meal with […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Lifestyle and Fitness, Nutrition

Cauliflower, broccoli and quinoa patties (vegan)

These cauliflower, broccoli and quinoa vegan patties are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat patties. The base is made with minced cauliflower, broccoli and a deseeded jalapeño green pepper. These 3 ingredients go into your food processor and are quickly pulsed into a mince. To the mince, I added and hand mixed some […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Lifestyle and Fitness, Nutrition

Sweet potato and chickpea quinoa

This quinoa with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas and spinach (or kale) is a delicious meal that is full of whole grain, vegetables and legumes. It will give you all the plant protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and carbohydrates that your body needs. Although I still prefer regular potatoes to sweet potatoes, I wanted to make […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Lifestyle and Fitness, Nutrition

Spicy ginger rice ramen

Instant ramen noodles are convenient, inexpensive and they taste great. However, they are loaded with sodium and lack fibre, protein and other important vitamins and minerals. In addition, because they are “instant”, they often contain additives, of which some may be harmful to human health. Instant ramen is classified as a processed food which means, […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

Tuscan bean soup

This soup is a variation of the Tuscan bean soups from the Tuscany region of Italy. Along with cooked white beans, I made it with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, farro, ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp, herbs and lots of fresh spinach. To keep it all tasty and Mediterranean, I sautéed the vegetables, herbs and farro […]