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

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Cranberry Apple Lentil Walnut Loaf

October 17, 2015 by Crystal

Cran-Apple Lentil Walnut Loaf   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins   Author: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Uncategorised, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: gluten free, high fibre, low-glycemic, meatless monday, soy free, vegan

Crispy ‘Cheezy’ Baked Tofu

October 16, 2015 by Crystal

Let's be honest here, tofu is typically not on the top of the list when it comes to tasty food. It is often seen as a bland vegetarian source of ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, healthy food, high fibre, low-glycemic, nutritional yeast, plant protein, refined-sugar free, tofu, vegan

Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

October 3, 2015 by Crystal

The leaves are falling, the weather is getting cooler and the local crops are changing. Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Apple Soup   ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple, cinnamon, dairy free, gluten free, grain-free, low-glycemic, maple syrup, nut free, refined-sugar free, soup, soy free, squash, vegan, vegetarian

What I Ate Wednesday

September 17, 2015 by Crystal

I wish I could say I was this organized all the time. I find that nutrition is something that isn't always 100% on. Some weeks are more organized than ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, What I Ate Wednesday Tagged With: balanced bites, chocolate, gluten free, healthy, kabocha, mason jar salads, PB2, quest bar, thai coconut curry

Europe 2015: The Food – Part 4

September 15, 2015 by Crystal

Part 4: Menorca, Spain Menorca is a little gem in the Mediterranean within the Balearic Islands in Spain (near Mallorca). If you enjoy nature, ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Travel Tagged With: beaches, coastline, europe, gastronomy, menorca, seafood, travel, turkquoise, vacation

Europe 2015: The Food – Part 3

September 12, 2015 by Crystal

Part 3: Rome, Italy  The Mediterranean diet has been touted for its' health benefits for many years; fresh vegetables, fruit, seafood, grains, olive ...

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Corn Fritters With Spicy Zucchini Salsa

September 4, 2015 by Crystal

parajumpers sale Corn Fritters With Spicy Zucchini Salsa   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 40 mins ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: appetizer, gluten free, healthy, refined-sugar free, side dish, vegetarian

Europe 2015: The Food – Part 2

August 29, 2015 by Crystal

Part 2: Croatia                We spent almost 2 weeks exploring the coastline of ...

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Sweet & Spicy Watermelon Cooler

August 19, 2015 by Crystal

In the summer months, it would be a shame not to take advantage of all the locally grown, fresh seasonal fruit. I LOVE my water, but sometimes I crave ...

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Filed Under: Cocktail Parties, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: beverage, gluten free, mocktail, refined-sugar free, smoothie, vegetarian, watermelon

Europe 2015: The Food – Part 1

August 19, 2015 by Crystal

One of the best things about international travel is experiencing different types of food and restaurants! My 4-week trip through Europe this summer ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Travel Tagged With: grab and go, healthy food, london, travel

What I Ate Wednesday

August 6, 2015 by Crystal

After a lengthy 6 week hiatus while travelling and getting back in the swing of regular life..........I'm back! Here is the 5th installment of ...

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Spectacular Viewpoints

June 19, 2015 by Crystal

I have been fortunate to travel to some absolutely gorgeous destinations. There are so many highlights, but these are some stand-out spots: 1. Hill ...

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What I Ate Wednesday

June 17, 2015 by Crystal

Here we are - the last Wednesday of spring before summer is officially here! Here's how this bright and beautiful Wednesday is shaping up so far: A ...

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Omelette Breakfast Muffins

June 16, 2015 by Crystal

Omelette Breakfast Muffins   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, gluten free, grain-free, low carb, on-the-go, paleo, vegetarian

Crispy Yam Fries & Spicy Cashew Aioli

June 10, 2015 by Crystal

Yam fries are a crowd favourite! Making them at home doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. It is well worth the effort to enjoy this ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: gluten free, low-glycemic, sides, vegan

Banana Pancakes

May 31, 2015 by Crystal

Banana Pancakes   Save Print Author: Crystal Recipe type: Breakfast, Brunch Cuisine: Pancakes Ingredients eggs, 3 whole banana, 2 medium ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, gluten free, high fibre, refined-sugar free

What I Ate Wednesday

May 27, 2015 by Crystal

Breakfast is always a must. This morning I actually got up at my 5:30am alarm for a 6:00am spin class. As much as I wanted to go back to bed, I never ...

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Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

May 27, 2015 by Crystal

This is as close to a "healthy" milkshake as you're going to get. It is super easy to make and uber delicious! Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: breakfast, gluten free, smoothie, snacks

Quinoa Salad

May 25, 2015 by Crystal

Quinoa used to be foreign to most of us in Canada, but now it has become a staple in many households. Not only is quinoa widely available, but it only ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dinner, gluten free, salads, vegetarian

What I Ate Wednesday

May 20, 2015 by Crystal

In Canada, Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer - bathing suit season is upon us! Here's a look at a sample feel good ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Recipes, Uncategorised, What I Ate Wednesday

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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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