Crystal Higgins

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

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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

Lean, Clean and Green for 2016

March 23, 2016 by Crystal

  In my books, lean, clean and green stands for finding SIMPLE, FRESH and SUSTAINABLY sourced foods wherever possible. The trend for ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: 2016, beans, chickpeas, clean eating, coconut, green, juicing, lean, lentils, nutrition trends, plant protein, pulses, snacking

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

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

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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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