March is Nutrition Month! Best Food Forward: Plan, Shop, Cook, Enjoy! Healthy eating begins at the grocery store. It’s where most consumers purchase much of their food. Yet this is also where they are faced with a multitude of choices. This year’s Nutrition Month Campaign– Best Food Forward: Plan Shop Cook Enjoy! – is dedicated [...]
By popular request, I’m reposting my recipe for “cookie dough hummus!” A great snack option–packed with chickpea fibre and protein, plus just a touch of sweet! Serve with sliced apples! Yum! Ingredients: - 1.5cups chickpeas, drained (1 can) - Pinch of salt (optional) - 2tsp vanilla - ¼ cup peanut butter (or other nut butters) [...]
A quick break from the “baby” updates! Bent Fork is proud to partner up with VIVAI to promote their newest sports nutrition tool! Based on the most recent scientific evidence and backed by the advice of expert sports nutritionists, they have created a personalized, on-line meal plan for endurance athletes. The plan is designed for [...]
It’s officially December…and for those of who haven’t started our holiday shopping (*cough*)…the time crunch is upon us! SO many of us make healthy resolutions for the new year, but why wait? Start now and give the gift of health, with some of my favorite Healthy Holiday gifts! Funky lunch bag! How [...]
There seems to be a theme lately….cookie dough treats! Healthier cookie dough treats that is! Traditional hummus dips are heavy on the garlic; however, this “dessert” hummus omits the garlic and instead, adds nut butter and a few chocolate chips! Serve at your next party and I can guarantee a few surprised quests will be [...]
Ever wanted to eat a ball of raw cookie dough….that also provided some actual nutrition? Look no further!!! These no-bake energy balls are a great source of healthy fats (i.e. omega-3s from ground flax), fiber and protein! Be warned–they are dangerously tasty–portion control beware! No-Bake Snack Balls Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup honey [...]
An oldie but a goodie! Top with your favs: almond butter, greek yogurt, fresh berries…. Whole Wheat Pancakes Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 3tbsp brown sugar 1tbsp baking powder 1tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 ¼ cup 1% or skim milk 1 egg, beaten 3tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla [...]
Have a fridge full of produce and in need of a summer-y, meatless and easy meal? My latest concoction involved leftover grilled corn on the cob & a can of black beans! Great for a lunch, evening side dish and very budget friendly–not to mention heart friendly! Beans are a great high fibre, low fat [...]
Summer heat is here…finally! With that comes the need for extra hydration! While water is our best option, decaffeinated teas, coffee, 100% juice or low-fat milk are also good options. Buyer beware- most commercially produced drinks are pumped full of sugar, chemicals (i.e. colors) and more! The solution is simple…brew your own! Homemade Iced Tea [...]
Oh man. I have a sweet tooth. For those of you who know me, I very much believe in moderation; however, at times we all need a little crack down. When I’m refocusing on clean eating, I often still struggle with satisfying the sweet tooth without fully “turning it on!” (Which can result in a full-blown chocolate fest! [...]
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