Posts by vickinutritionist
Matcha Green Tea Powder – The Health Elixir You Can’t Be Without
Matcha green tea powder is one of my personal favourite superfoods. I am hardly ever without my warm cup of matcha green tea. Because of it’s wide array of health benefits – ranging from anti-aging to weight loss – matcha is one of my top recommended superfoods to my clients.
Read MoreCitrus Kale Salad With Cranberries, Goat Cheese And Toasted Almonds
Hearty and healthy kale gets a flavour boost from bright citrus dressing, tangy and sweet cranberries, creamy goat cheese and crunchy toasted almonds. This is a wonderful side dish for salmon or turkey alike.
Read MoreHow To Make the Perfect Kale Smoothie
It seems like you can’t pass by a juice bar these days without seeing some form of kale offering. Kale is super trendy for good reason, it’s brimming with nutrients!
Read MoreKale – Too Trendy Or Seriously Healthy?
Kale, a once obscure winter green, has been rising in popularity for the past few years. From McDonalds and Booster Juice to the most upscale restaurant, kale is appearing on every menu and has almost become too trendy to take seriously!
Read MoreSummer Strawberries
One bite into the local in-season strawberries, I’ve decided I cannot go back to the imported- California strawberries. As with any fruit, sugar content and sweetness increases as the strawberry ripens. The moment a strawberry is picked, it stops ripening. California strawberries are picked before they’re ripe so that they last the long trip to Canada without going mouldy. That’s the reason they remain hard and bland tasting.
Read MoreDon’t Be a Slave To Your Scale
Weighing -in daily can help you stay engaged and on track with the diet. However daily weight fluctuations can cause you to feel discouraged or confused about what’s happening to you. Weight changes may be related to changing body fluid levels or bowel habits rather than gains or losses in body fat.
Read MoreOrange Maple Tempeh Rice Bowl
The three main ingredients in this marinade – orange juice, maple syrup, tamari (Japanese soy sauce) – makes an exceptionally tasty marinade/dressing as a trio, but when combined with the other fat flushing ingredients (below) the taste and health benefits are taken to a whole new level!
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