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

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Creamy Broccoli Soup

March 24, 2016 by Crystal

Creamy Broccoli Soup   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   This savoury soup is a great ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: broccoli, broccolini, gluten free, pulses, split pea, split pea soup, split peas, vegan, vegetarian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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