Nicole Benson, BA, CNP
If you're looking for that delicious savoury flavour of roasted vegetables put into a warm and comforting soup that's easy on the tummy, than this recipe is for you! There are no thickeners or dairy used to make this soup thick and creamy, just blended veggies. With a subtle … [continue]
I recently posted this Strawberry Banana Muffin picture on my Instagram account, and I was instantly getting messages to my inbox asking for the recipe. So here it is! This one is gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, so everyone can enjoy 🙂 Strawberry Banana Muffins Imagine that delicious smell of fresh banana bread, paired with fragrant […]
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This brazilian inspired stew is perfect for lunch or dinner, and uses a variety of different vegetables making this a nutrition powerhouse! This recipe comes from one of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program alumni Thais Melissa van Delft, as one of the contributions to the 2018 edition of the From Scratch cookbook. 100% of proceeds […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s that time of year, full of gatherings of friends and family, and a lot of celebration. Those celebrations often include a cocktail or two, or champagne to ring in the new year. Or maybe a mocktail? For myself personally, I have been cutting back on my alcohol consumption the past couple of years, so […]
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I just love a nice warm comforting drink to enjoy during these cold months here in Canada. I recently made a batch of roasted pecan milk, so I decided to make a cozy drink from it with my favourite ingredient – maple syrup! I present the Roasted Pecan Maple Latte. You can make this using […]
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Today is my birthday! So we decided to make my favorite breakfast (and sometimes dessert) item… crepes! These are a really sweet, and not a very well-balanced breakfast choice at all, so I wouldn’t suggest anyone eat it every day… but it’s definitely a nice treat for a special occasion 🙂 This was originally my […]
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It’s that time of year here in Canada, where the air is crisp, the fuzzy slippers and cozy sweaters are out, and it’s time for nice warming soups. My family and I like to make batches of 4-5 different soups, and then freeze them in 500mL mason jars to easily heat up later. Soups are […]
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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I have had several people this week come to me asking about Vegetarian and Vegan recipe alternatives for this holiday. It seems just about every family has at least 1 family member who has dietary restrictions. I thought I would compile a list of healthy, mainly vegetarian and vegan friendly recipes to […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here is the 2nd edition of my Weekly RoundUp, sharing with you all things Nourishing to the Body and Inspiring of the Soul! I hope you enjoy it: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 1. Vegan Enchiladas – SO good! I have been playing around with and trying out different recipes for years, and this is by far one […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’m really excited to tell you all about the new weekly feature I’ll be doing on this blog. It is a weekly roundup of a things I have come across and want to share with you all, related to nourishing your body, or inspiring your soul. It might be a great recipe from another […]
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I am a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, with a love for healthy food, new recipes, and all things healing and inspirational. This is my blog where I will share anything that I find inspiring for the body, mind, and soul