Is there anything worse than going to a restaurant, and the only vegan option is a salad? Now, I’m all for salads. But I don’t want that the be the only thing that I can eat. To avoid this dreaded…
Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls
Craving something sweet, chewy, satisfying and nourishing? I’ve got you covered with these oatmeal cookie energy balls. These energy balls can be made in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer for days when you’re running out of the…
Easy Vegan Chia Pudding
One of the most common questions I get asked by clients is “What should I eat for a snack?”. Now, this totally depends on what you like. Some people are more savory snackers, while others love something sweeter (I love…
Easy Sundried Tomato Hummus
Is there anything better than hummus? The only thing I can think of is this mouth-watering easy sundried tomato hummus. Hummus for me is the ultimate snack. Full of fiber and protein, easy to whip up, and can be paired…
Sprouting and Soaking 101- Everything You Need to Know
Walk into any grocery store recently and you’ll likely notice a huge trend- everything is sprouted or soaked. But what does sprouting and soaking really mean? And is it actually better for our health? And better yet, is it actually…
What You Didn’t Know About Plant-based Iron
Tell someone you’re following a plant-based diet, and they’re bound to ask you if you’re low in iron. The reality is that iron-deficiency anemia (aka low iron in the body that impacts your blood’s ability to carry oxygen) is the…
How to Get a Dietetic Internship
Whether you’re simply considering becoming a Registered Dietitian or well on your way in an accredited nutrition program, these tips will be helpful to you. I’m spilling everything I wish I knew about how to get a dietetic internship, in…
Canada’s New Food Guide: My Thoughts
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD MPH On January 22, 2019 Health Canada released its new Food Guide for the first time in 12 years. Canada’s new Food Guide takes on a more intuitive approach to eating, exchanging portion sizes in favour…
Meal Prep Like a Pro>> How to Meal Prep to Save Time
One of the biggest challenges many people face when trying to eat a more nutritious diet is time. Not enough time to grocery shop, not enough time to make three meals a day, not enough time to pack meals for…
3 Easy Vegan Sauce Recipes
I truly think the key to satisfying, nourishing meals is sauces. Give me a big bowl of greens, some roasted chickpeas and sweet potato, and I’ll think it’s “meh”, but top it off with a delicious homemade sauce and it’s…
Five Foods I Eat Everyday >> Plus Recipe Ideas!
There’s a ton of talk about superfoods these days. It seems like everywhere we turn there’s new advertisement for a new powder that’s going to give us energy, a food that’s promised to burn fat, or a supplement that’s going…
Calcium on a Plant-Based Diet
Calcium is one of the most controversial nutrients on a plant-based diet. Can you get enough without eating dairy? What are good food sources? Is dairy really the only source? Let’s answer these questions and more. Digestion of Dairy Calcium…