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What’s All the Buzz About Plant Protein?

January 17, 2021 by Crystal

Looking to explore the world of plant-based proteins? Plant-based diets have gained a lot of attention in recent years, but it doesn't have to be an ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: plant based, plant based meal ideas, plant protein, plant-based protein, vegan, vegetarian

Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

January 23, 2020 by Crystal

One pot weeknight meals are a life saver at this time of the year (or really anytime of the year)! This protein-rich, plant-based Coconut Sweet Potato ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: coconut curry, curry, easy meals, lentil curry, lentils, one pot meal, plant based, plant protein, plant-based protein, red lentils, spinach, sweet potato, turmeric

Lentil Yam Stew

March 7, 2018 by Crystal

Lentil Yam Stew   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe type: One ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free, high fibre, one pot meal, plant-based protein, quinoa, red lentils, refined-sugar free, soup, soy free, stew, vegan, yams

Greens Galore!

March 31, 2016 by Crystal

Seeing as it's the last day March, the month of everything 'green' as well as the last day of national nutrition month, it only makes sense to do a ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: green powders, greens, iron rich foods, matcha, matcha green tea, moringa, plant medicine, plant-based protein, spirulina

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

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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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Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2021 By Crystal

These green monster blender muffins are a sneaky snack 🙂 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:

Chocolate Banana Carrot Patch Muffins

April 7, 2021 By Crystal

How cute are these carrot patch muffins? This recipe is totally customizable to create with or without the chocolate covered strawberries. The chocolate banana muffins are packed with fibre, whole fruit and have a delicious fudgey chocolate finish. I’m proud to be partnering with Gnusante Gnubees for this post! Gnubees is a local BC beverage…

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

February 6, 2021 By Crystal

These cauliflower bites are the perfect addition to complement your GAME DAY snack buffet. I have a similar recipe that’s made in the oven, but I wanted to try these in my new Pampered Deluxe Chef Air Fryer! I left a few of them “naked” without the spicy sauce, so that they are approachable to everyone,…

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