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July 25, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Meet Abe & Jeff - the co-founders of Habibis Mediterranean Foods!I had the pleasure of visiting the factory in Surrey, BC where they produce 100% ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, refined-sugar free, hummus, habibis, natural, local foods, dips, mediterranean

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies

June 20, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   Gluten ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, grain-free, refined-sugar free, soy free, banana, cookies, chickpeas, egg free, chocolate chips

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad

May 30, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   A simple and seasonal, light summer salad. ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: avocado, gluten free, vegetarian, refined-sugar free, watermelon, salad, feta, summer salad, BBQ side

Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

March 2, 2016 by Crystal 2 Comments

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There's nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold day. I have to admit, when I first heard about adding egg whites to oatmeal I was ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegetarian, refined-sugar free, cinnamon, oatmeal, egg whites, blueberry, high protein

Green Monster Smoothie

February 28, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Green Monster Yogurt Smoothie   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   A well balanced breakfast in a glass or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegetarian, smoothie, refined-sugar free, chia seeds, green monster, green smoothie

Vegetarian Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Vegetarian Pizza   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe type: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, refined-sugar free, high fibre, healthy, kale, pizza, yam, sweet potato, cauliflower crust pizza

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

January 10, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Quick and easy vegan, dairy-free chocolate mousse. ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Snacks, Recipes Tagged With: avocado, vegan, chocolate, refined-sugar free, sugar free, dessert, snack, mousse

Cherry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

December 17, 2015 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Craving something sweet and creamy while still being healthy? Chia seed puddings are super versatile and very quick to whip up - vegan, gluten free, ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, refined-sugar free, dairy free, dessert, snack, chia seeds, coconut

Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps

November 25, 2015 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   More cracker than ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, refined-sugar free, paleo, healthy, snack, kale, hemp hearts, flax seeds, almonds

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

November 25, 2015 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Who's still in the mood for some pumpkin? With the American Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, us Canadians can join in the food fun too. These bars ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Vegetarian Dishes, Snacks, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, grain-free, refined-sugar free, paleo, dessert, snack, pumpkin

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Welcome, I'm Crystal! As a registered dietitian and fitness enthusiast I'm here to share how delicious, healthy food can fit into your busy schedule. Follow me for healthy treats, nourishing eats and fitness feats.

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DIY mason jar cookies

DIY Mason Jar Cookies

December 14, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

DIY Mason Jar Cookies   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   Vegan chocolate chip cookies in a mason jar. These make a cute and creative DIY holiday gift. Author: Crystal Recipe type: Dessert, Snack Serves: 20-24 cookies Ingredients 1 cup whole grain flour (I used sprouted…

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Banana Applesauce Muffins

November 29, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

When I have a bunch of overripe bananas I’m always faced with the dilemma….WHAT TO MAKE? There are SO MANY  food creations that involve these delicious fruits! Do I keep it simple and freeze them for smoothies or banana “ice cream”? Banana Applesauce Muffins   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins…

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carrot cake balls

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

October 28, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Carrot Cake Energy Balls   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   A healthy, no-bake and nut-free alternative to carrot cake! Perfect for on-the-go snacks for school, work or kids day-care Author: Crystal Recipe type: Snack Serves: 20 balls Ingredients 1 cup oats 1 cup dates (about 12 medjool dates) 1…

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