Snacks

Oat Cocoa Smoothie

Weight-loss bonus: A recent Canadian study found that overweight women who exercised regularly and followed a high-dairy (and calorie-restricted) diet...


Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

The smell of gingerbread baking is a welcome sign of the holidays. Here's a gluten-free version that anyone can enjoy.


Peach Quick Bread

An easy and delicious breakfast bread


Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy shares a gluten-free baking recipe.


Dark and Gloomy Blueberry Smoothie

This smoothie is not only rich in flavour, it's rich in goodness! This gloomy colour smoothie, perfect for a spooky...


Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Dip with Black ‘Bugs’

This baba ganoush inspired recipe reaches news levels of darkness with rich pomegranate molasses, balanced by heady garlic, cumin, coriander...


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“Fries” with a Twist

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, and phytochemicals in these Purple Viking potatoes can help lower blood pressure. Plus,...


Tropical Dream Smoothie

Make this smoothie with passion fruit (shown), papaya, mango'or all of the above. Why? Researchers in the United States, New...

C-Blast Smoothie

Pink grapefruit, pineapple and strawberries are super-high in vitamin C'a disease-fighting antioxidant. And if you tend to have low iron...


Smoothie Pops

Adapt this recipe to use whatever fruit you want'peaches, plums, pears, mango'all blend up well. We made this one with...


Blueberry-Avocado Layered Smoothie

Look after your mind and your heart with this blueberry-avocado layered smoothie recipe that we adapted from the Wild Blueberry...


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Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

Watermelon is a refreshing treat that's also an excellent hydrator . Blended with low-fat plain yogurt and fresh or frozen...


Caprese Salad Baguettes

I love mozzarella cheese with this sandwich, but other cheeses also work well. For example, try sprinkling on some feta...


Peach Smoothie

Boost your fruit intake with this delicious peach smoothie.


Banana Pear Smoothie

Power up your morning with this pear-and-banana smoothie. One serving has almost a quarter of your daily vitamin C requirements....


The Southside of Morocco Smoothie

A refreshing twist on the traditional breakfast smoothie, this drink uses Moroccan inspired flavours to create a deliciously uplifting beverage...


Almond Crusted Pumpkin Fritters

These tasty morsels are a unique pairing of pumpkin, chilli flakes, and cheese, and are coated with toasted crushed almonds...

Superwoman Smoothie

Popeye was right: Spinach will keep you strong. Swedish researchers have found that inorganic nitrate'abundant in spinach'results in muscles using...


Grilled Veggie and Turkey Bagels

This hearty recipe is satisfying served open-faced, but if you're really hungry, use a whole bagel for each sandwich.


Baked Cinnamon-Honey Plantain

Native to Southeast Asia, plantains resemble large bananas but are hard, starchy and bland, and need to be cooked before...


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Zucchini cakes with minted yogourt sauce

Chargrilled zucchini cakes, served with a cool sauce, make a refreshing dish.


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Pita pizzettes

Made mainly from pantry ingredients, these mini pizzas are incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Topped with tasty ham, luscious...


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Pizza slice

Everyone loves pizza and, made as a slice, it can easily be cut into squares and served as casual party...

Lentil and Cashew Nut Roast

Not only are low-fat lentils richer in protein than many other legumes, but their slightly smoky flavour makes a great...



Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with Kale

This blend of superpower foods kale, blueberries, cacao and hemp makes a tasty, nutritious breakfast or snack


Tropical Green smoothie

The sweet-tart flavours of pineapple and mango brighten kale for a tasty, vitamin-rich green smoothie


La Belle Verte

Bring kale to breakfast with this healthy green smoothie from Montreal raw-food restaurant Crudessence


Lemon and Lavender Tea Cookies

Pretty as a picture and perfect for afternoon tea. These are delightful served at a baby or wedding shower, or...