Health Continuum

Chocolate orange balls

These are the perfect treats to serve during the holidays. Made with only six ingredients, these chocolate orange balls are tangy, nutty and chocolaty. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are delicious and easy to make with the food processor. You can roll them in desiccated coconut, ground nuts of choice or powdered cacao. They hold […]

Kale and roasted almond quinoa salad

This simple kale and roasted almond quinoa salad will hit the spot at Christmas (or any time). It can be served as a main or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds (or other nuts of your choice) and pomegranate seeds, it’s crisp, crunchy and full of flavour and texture. Tossed in a lemon-based vinaigrette, […]

Nutrition

Cranberry sauce

This is the cranberry sauce that I like to make. My husband loves it so much that he even spreads it on his morning toast, and it goes quickly! I often have to make another batch, it’s that good! There is no granulated sugar in this recipe, only 1/3 cup of maple syrup. Packed with […]

Disease and Illness Prevention, Lifestyle and Fitness, Nutrition

Walnut hemp lentil pâté

For the holiday season, instead of the traditional French pâté de foie gras, I will be serving this plant-based version, which I came up with a few weeks ago (after several trials). With less saturated fat than the traditional pâté made from duck or goose liver, this walnut hemp lentil pâté is completely heart-healthy. Made […]

Nutrition

Spicy Pumpkin Loaf

Fluffy, moist and filled with spicy pumpkin flavours, this humble loaf is delicious. It tastes great as is —au naturel — or with a cream cheese or cashew frosting. I made it plant-based and low in granulated sugar. Thanks to the apple sauce and maple syrup, it is sweet enough! This pumpkin loaf is as […]

Lifestyle and Fitness, Nutrition

Pumpkin Apple Soup

This is a simple soup made with basic fall ingredients: pumpkin; apple; onion; garlic; and vegetable stock or broth. You don’t need to add any cream. When blended with the pumpkin flesh, the apple gives the soup the perfect texture and taste. However, be sure to use the following ratio of apple to pumpkin flesh: […]