It’s summertime, and the best way to celebrate is with chill and refreshing smoothies. Not only are they a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, but they are full of delicious fruits and vegetables that are sure to make your mouth water. Here are some of my favourite smoothie recipes: 1. Blueberry Delight (1-2 Servings) 1…
My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity?” These wise words from Biologist Edward Wilson refer to the effects of human activities such as deforestation on nature, and the problem this poses to biodiversity…
Superfood. You may have heard of this term several times. And no, it’s not a lame comic book character. According to Merriam-Webster, a superfood is a food that is rich in compounds considered beneficial to a person’s health. Basically, it’s the healthiest of healthy foods. And I know that may sound daunting, but you may…
Imagine yourself cheerfully living your life without producing any garbage whatsoever, in your house and outside. Furthermore, imagine yourself creating your own homemade, chemical-free, hygienic and cleaning products, including makeup, shampoos, and toilet cleaners, with the comfort of knowing that you aren’t polluting the world. The zero waste, or waste-free, lifestyle is defined by…
Ever since turning to vegetarianism in early December, I’ve been finding myself being much more conscientious about my health and that has involved me being more in check with my body, exercising regularly, drinking more water, taking my vitamins, and of course, managing what I eat. Though this change in lifestyle choice was long in…
Exam season is now upon us and it’s time to hit the books and study up. Studying takes a lot of valuable energy and hunger is inevitable during these arduous times. However, there is a right and wrong way to curb the munchies during those marathon study sessions. DO: Eat food with lots of vitamins…
I have been thinking a lot lately. I found out that I wanted to create better habits. First of all, I hardly exercise. Secondly, I tend to consume processed foods when I am hungry – horrible idea! I believe it’s time for a change. I know a friend who has been creating a better lifestyle for…
Ever felt a need for a super yummy yet filling snack? I’ve got the solution for you! I, myself, enjoy eating quite a bit. So, I have decided to create some delicious and somewhat healthy recipes. Hopefully, you’ll try them out when you feel like having a mid-day snack. The Yogurt Snack Bowl: Ingredients: 1 Cup…
Hopefully by now you’ve all heard of Youth Week. Seriously, it’s a week of discounts, celebrations, and activities for YOUTH in CALGARY. Yep, that’s right. Those little cards we get from school with our picture that most of us loathe, a.k.a. your student ID, can essentially get you VIP access to the city. When I discovered…
{Original Image} This is it! The moment I have been waiting for! The 10th instalment of this series. You have no idea how truly beautiful this moment is to me. Thank you, to those of you who have stuck out with me and this series for these past 10 weeks (probably more considering I didn’t…
{Original Image} The weekly Pinterest roundup is back! I’ve decided to try something new with my header image, and I think that it looks pretty cool. (Hopefully nobody hates it.) It’s been pretty hard for me to adjust back to this whole waking-up-before-eight thing, but I have managed to get through this week, so far.…
Breakfast is important and absolutely necessary, and that is NOT something I believe to be debatable. Therefore, the question comes down to: What should I have for breakfast? I could have cereal and an egg. I could have toast and peanut butter. I could have oatmeal and a smoothie. OR, I could have a banana-mango…
Whilst procrastinating on all my homework, which had accumulated over the winter holidays, I decided to experiment a little bit with food. On Pinterest, I found this recipe for “Pizza Zucchinis” which is super simple and was just begging to be attempted. Although, I did not have any (reasonably sized) zucchinis on hand, nor did…
Continuing with my new miniseries, I present to you… Week 2: Cookies! Because cookies are such a staple in my dessert life, I wanted to find a recipe that I really liked that integrated whey protein when I stumbled upon this little gem. Now, I can promise you that although my attempt at these cookies…