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The Flexitarian Dietitian: Healthy Treats. Nourishing Eats. Fitness Feats

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Pita Pizza

March 10, 2016 by Crystal

Pita Pizza   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 40 mins   These individual sized pizzas are sure ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, pita pizza, pizza, vegetarian

5-Ingredient Turkey Balls

March 10, 2016 by Crystal

5-Ingredient Turkey Balls   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins   These moist turkey bites ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free option, lean protein, meal prep, oatmeal, soy free, sugar free, turkey

Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

March 2, 2016 by Crystal

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

Green Monster Smoothie

February 28, 2016 by Crystal

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

Garden Veggie Buddha Bowl

February 15, 2016 by Crystal

Garden Veggie Buddha Bowl   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   A more nutrient dense, ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: bowl, buddha bowl, freekeh, lentils, plant protein, plant-based protein, tahini, vegan, vegetarian

Banana Apple Spiced Muffins

February 11, 2016 by Crystal

This recipe is modified from the "Bake Better Bites" Banana Applesauce Muffins recipe. This is such an easy go-to recipe when you want to use up ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple, banana, iron rich snacks, molasses, muffin, snack

Fueling for a Half Marathon

February 9, 2016 by Crystal

TIP#1: Train your diet as you do your fitness and running. Why does good nutrition matter? Think of your body like a luxury vehicle. In order for ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: fueling, half marathon, hydration, post race, pre race, running, sport nutrition

Wings Without Guilt – Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

February 5, 2016 by Crystal

GAME DAY is coming..... Superbowl and other sport-related gatherings are often an excuse to eat without guilt. Fair enough - it wouldn't be a ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: buffalo wings, cauliflower, game day snacks, vegan

Salted Caramel Energy Bites

January 31, 2016 by Crystal

Snack Time! Let's be honest - we can all get a bit carried away when it comes to snacking. Depending on what you're eating, snacks can easily ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: cashews, coconut, dates, energy bites, gluten free, salted caramel, snack, vegan

Vegetarian Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal

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

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal

Cauliflower Crust Pizza......10 years ago people would think this was just "weird". Although the cauliflower crust concept is certainly not a new ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: cauliflower, cheese, gluten free, grain-free, pizza, sugar free, vegetarian

Kale Caesar Salad

January 19, 2016 by Crystal

Kale Caesar Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   This vegan-style take on a traditional caesar salad is ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Recipes, Salads, Vegan Tagged With: avocado, gluten free, kale, nutritional yeast, salad, soy free, sugar free, vegan

2015 – What Did We Learn?

January 14, 2016 by Crystal

I know that this is a little late coming well into January, but better late than never right?! Nutrition news will come and go, but there are some ...

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Filed Under: Nutrition Updates Tagged With: 2015, artificial sweeteners, aspartame, bacon, cancer risk, diet pop, fat, fat is back, healthy fat, nutrition stories, nutrition trends, processed meats, splenda, stevia

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

January 10, 2016 by Crystal

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

Cherry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

December 17, 2015 by Crystal

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

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

November 25, 2015 by Crystal

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, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dessert, gluten free, grain-free, paleo, pumpkin, refined-sugar free, snack, vegan

Healthy Jalapeno Poppers

November 6, 2015 by Crystal

I promise this is not an oxymoron. Yes - healthy, creamy, spicy, melt-in-your mouth jalapeño poppers made vegan using the magic of cashews and my ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, jalapeno, nutrition, snacks, spicy, sugar free, vegan

Beet Burgers

November 6, 2015 by Crystal

Love 'em or hate 'em - these beautiful beets are super versatile for salads, sides and even burgers! I will admit that we often buy the pre-cooked ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: beets, burgers, freezer, gluten free, healthy, healthy food, low calorie, oats, vegetarian

Banana Oat Bread Pudding

November 4, 2015 by Crystal

Banana Oat Bread Pudding   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   Author: Crystal - adapted ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana, breakfast, eggs, gluten free option, oats, refined-sugar free, vegetarian

3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

November 4, 2015 by Crystal

3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 5 mins   Easy, ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dinner, gluten free, healthy, high fibre, low carb, low-glycemic, mexican, refined-sugar free, tacos

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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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Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos

April 29, 2025 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos – A Fresh Take on Plant-Based Eating If you’re looking to bring a little sunshine to your dinner plate, these Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos are your new go-to. Bursting with bold flavors, bright colors, and plant-based goodness, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual…

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super seed crackers dipped in hummus

Super Seed Crackers

September 18, 2024 By Crystal

I was blown away by how simple it was to make these delicious super seed crackers!! Why make your own crackers? I made the super seed crackers in the oven, but these could also be made in a dehydrator. Make the flavour pop even further with the addition of nutritional yeast. Have you ever made…

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Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2024 By Crystal

The most popular muffin recipe on my website are these green monster blender muffins!! They taste just as indulgent as a typical banana muffin, but it’s like drinking a veggie smoothie (in muffin format)!!! Filled with fibre, omega 3’s and antioxidants, these tasty muffins are perfect to have on hand. Here’s what you need:

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