Lentil and quinoa salad – Health Continuum

Lentil, Quinoa & Cherry Salad

Embrace the summer with this vibrant lentil and quinoa salad with cherries. It is a perfect balance of lightness and heartiness, making it an ideal meal for warm summer days. Cherries are in peak season right now and they bring their juicy sweetness and health benefits to this flavourful salad. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and […]

Lentils, Quinoa, Salads, Uncategorized, Vinaigrettes

Kale, quinoa and lentil salad

Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. It really does pack a punch: Vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and more. I often make a kale, quinoa and lentil salad – as a side dish or a main meal – because it is easy to put together and versatile. You […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa

Beluga black lentils and red quinoa

I love eating fresh and minimally processed foods. However, eating well often requires preparation and a certain amount of planning. Of course, if you work during the week, it isn’t always easy to get your act together in the kitchen. When I come home from work, I try to avoid the trap of reaching out […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Lentil, edamame and quinoa salad

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plant-based diets promote health in all stages of human life. Research shows that vegans, vegetarians and people who consume low amounts of lean meat have a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity and cancer. Excluding or reducing meat from your diet is not only good for […]