Want your kiddos to eat more greens but struggling to get them excited about it? Make a “Shrek Smoothie”. Loaded with immune-boosting whole foods, fiber, omega-3s, hydration and flavour, a green smoothie is a great way to boost daily intake of nourishment for tiny humans. Mix the following ingredients in a blender and enjoy! 1…
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Fast Fruit Fondu
Looking for a deeply satisfying, flavour-filled and nutrition-packed dessert for the whole family? Try to Fast Fruit Fondu! Four Simple Steps: 1. Chop a few different fruits, such as: Mango Bananas Grapes Strawberry Green apple Raspberries Arrange fruit on a plate. 2. Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 3 tbsp coconut oil in a…
Build a “Better With Blix Buddah Bowl”
Sometimes finding a meal that suits a variety of taste buds and dietary restrictions is not easy – Buddah Bowls are a great option, and easy to make at home. With a mix of cooked and fresh foods, this meal is balance of nutrition-packed ingredients and soul-warming textures. Here’s what I put in my Buddah Bowl, but feel…
Why I Love Creating Curries… Try This #betterwithblix Veggie-Packed Recipe
Indian food is one of my absolute favourite types of cuisine because it is so full of flavour, incorporates spice, and always filling. This week, I decided to make this Indian-food inspired dish – I made a large batch which I feasted on for days. While this curry was delicious on Day One, the flavours…
Mango-Banana “Nice” Cream
Have a craving for smooth, creamy ice cream but also want to make sure you and your family isn’t eating heaps of refined sugar? Try this delicious dairy-free ice cream! Quick to make and packed with fibre, potassium, and nutrients found in fruit, this dessert is perfect to whip up on a hot summer’s day!…
My Favourite On the Go Lunch
When I’m short on time, an avocado is always tossed into my lunch bag. Avocados are full of healthy fats, fibre and nutrients…and they are one of the most convenient snacks around. Plus they help you lose weight because they are so filling. All you need is a knife and spoon to enjoy while on…
Haystacks – My Family’s Favourite Dinner
Growing up, we ate Haystacks about once a week. I didn’t realize the rest of the world was ALSO eating haystacks, but just calling them Taco Salad! I like to think of Haystacks like taco salad on steroids – they are often loaded with added veggies like olives and cucumber. They’re a great meal to…
Scrumptious Salad Rolls
A Fun Twist On Traditional Salad – Scrumptious Salad Rolls! Salad rolls are a great way to add fresh veggies to your diet. They are just as fun to make as they are to eat, so feel free to get the kids involved in rolling up their own salad rolls. They also store well for…
Zucchini Noodles
Love pasta? Looking to maintain a healthy weight and cut back on eating refined foods? Try Zoodles! Zoodles (Zucchini noodles) are a fantastic way to pump up the nutrition and fibre content of a meal while still having the “quick meal” experience of pasta. Spiralize up a zucchini and sautee with avacado oil, salt, dill,…
Wrap Up Those Veggies!
Fresh veggies, wild rice and a little bit of grass fed beef from my uncle & aunt’s farm in McBride. All in a rice wrap – one of my favourite meals. I love keeping a few wraps handy for times when I have leftover grains (quinoa or rice) and have a handful of veggies around…