Simple Ideas for a Complicated World

Healthy Chocolate Mousse
Easy, nutritious and delicious pudding!

Grow Your Own Sprouts!
A 5-day lesson plan for growing sprouts in class!

Spicy Kale Chips
This is another family favourite. They don’t last long in our house, often eaten right out of the oven. This particular batch was made for a pot luck hors d’oeuvre party. It was a hit! Ingredients: 2 large bunches of kale stems removed (dinosaur kale pictured here,...
Quick Cucumber Salad
After a week of sending cucumber sticks in school lunches I decided to get a little more creative! Here's a new way to prepare cucumbers that's quick and super easy-I promise! INGREDIENTS: 2 mini cucumbers 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tsp finely chopped dill or...

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Our household loves this healthy, savoury snack. It satisfies the crunch cravings while providing a good source of dietary fibre and protein! You can always change the spices to suit your taste.

Roasted Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip & Roasted Squash Seeds
This dip is a family favourite and one that we like to bring to potlucks. The tangy flavour of the goat cheese pairs well with the sweetness of the squash. Serve it as a dip for raw veggies and crackers.

Yogurt Parfait
An easy, healthy, delicious lunch treat!

Eggs Over Easy with Miso Gravy
Something different for lunch or breakfast!

Chia Pudding – A Delicious, Nutrition-Packed Snack & Lunchable
A simple and quick nutrition-packed snack that’s perfect for school lunches.

Fructose – How Much is In It?
Discover the fructose content of common foods, beverages, sauces, and even sugar substitutes in our infographic "Fructose Overload." Use the embed code to share it on your website or visit our infographic page for the high-res version.<img...

Coconut Bacon – A Tasty Nitrate-free Alternative
A nitrate-free alternative to bacon! A brilliant recipe bursting with smoky flavour and crunch. Great for those who are keeping nitrates out of the family diet.
The Secrets of Sugar-The Fifth Estate
Excerpt and video from CBC: "We’ve heard for years about the dangers of eating too much fat or salt. But there have never been recommended limits for sugar on Canadian food labels, despite emerging research that suggests the sweet stuff may be making more of us fat...
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