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

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Best Fall Salad

November 6, 2020 by Crystal

This is going to sound like a super cliche dietitian comment, but there is just something about the combination of roasted SQUASH & KALE that I ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: balanced bites, best fall salad, delicata squash salad, easy meals, fall flavours, fall harvest salad, gluten free, healthy salad, low carb, roasted squash, squash, squash and kale

Sweet & Savoury Power Bowl

November 17, 2019 by Crystal

Did you know that November is Osteoporosis Awareness month? I’ve got 2 new recipes that feature an unexpected, yet delicious ingredient that is good ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: California prunes, edamame, fall, high fibre, high protein, kale, low sugar, low-glycemic, pomegranate, power balls, power bowl, prune balls, prunes, refined-sugar free, salad, squash, vegan salad

Hawaiian Rainbow Salad

March 6, 2019 by Crystal

Happy Nutrition Month! I'm very lucky to have had the opportunity to escape the last few weeks of winter and start off the month here in tropical ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Snacks Tagged With: california dried plums, dried plums, easy dinner, hawaiian rainbow salad, healthy salad, no added sugar, prunes, rainbow salad, salad

Strawberry Shrimp Salad

May 15, 2018 by Crystal

Strawberry Shrimp Salad   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   The perfect accompaniment to a summer BBQ or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: basil, easy salad, fruit, gluten free, high protein, low carb, no sugar added, pink detox salad, prawns, shrimp, shrimp strawberry salad, strawberry, summer salad

Whole Grains to the Rescue

November 19, 2016 by Crystal

Everyone always says “Make sure to eat whole grain”, “Choose whole grains, not refined”, “Whole grain is best”. But why are we always saying to reach ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: butternut squash, gluten free, grain salad, high fibre, quinoa salad, squash, whole grains, winter salad

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad

June 3, 2016 by Crystal

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   This recipe has ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: apple, apricots, chicken, chicken salad, curry, easy meals, gluten free, grain-free, high protein, low carb, salad, turmeric, walnuts

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad

May 30, 2016 by Crystal

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, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: avocado, BBQ side, feta, gluten free, refined-sugar free, salad, summer salad, vegetarian, watermelon

2-ingredient Steelhead Trout

May 13, 2016 by Crystal

2-ingredient Steelhead Trout   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   A quick and easy, ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: gluten free, healthy dinner, hummus, low carb, salad, salmon, steelhead, sweet chili

Mango Avocado Chicken Salad

May 4, 2016 by Crystal

Mango Avocado Chicken Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   This sweet and savoury, ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: avocado, chicken, cilantro, easy dinner, gluten free, lime, low carb, mango, salad

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

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

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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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