Simple, Nutritious Gluten Free & Dairy Free Recipes
Ah, the start of March, makes me think of Spring! Although, we Albertans typically get winter for another two months or so… BUT I’m not thinking of that right now as I’m still basking away in the Hawaiian sun! Spring always makes me think of carrot cake, likely because of Easter so this recipe is right on
Oh Maui… you’re a beaut…with your golden beaches, bright sunshine, turquoise blue water, cute turtles and striped fishies, and oh my those Acai bowls… you have my heart. We’ve been in Maui for almost a week now and have been enjoying it fully! I had the chance to scuba-dive for the first time ever which
Today we are off to Hawaii!! I can’t wait to get my toes in the sand! The hubby and I have some fun things planned for our trip that I’m excited to share with you along the way! I’ll be doing travel posts intermittently for the next couple weeks and there will be lots of
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and this week I’ve been totally on my game – a Valentine’s Smoothie, some Valentine’s Waffles, and today’s little tidbit on my kryptonite…Dark Chocolate. Would you believe that I’m not even a big Valentine’s Day fan?! The Hubs and I always get each other a card and a little gift but it’s
Recently I was asked to apply to become an Expert Among Us for She Knows! My application was accepted and I’m thrilled to begin posting over on She Knows every once in a while! My first post for She Knows is for Valentine’s Day! I decided to go with an indulgent recipe that is surprisingly healthy! Since I’ve
“What the heck is broccomole?!” were the exact words that came out of my mouth as I was reading the brunch menu of a restaurant I went to recently with some friends. It’s a neat little place in Edmonton called Canteen and their brunch is delicious to say the least. I ordered the “Smoked Sablefish, Fontina
What do you do when you have only 5 minutes to make lunch and have leftover chicken breast in the fridge?? You make Bell Pepper Boats stuffed with Avocado Chicken Salad! Or… Avo Chicken Salad Bell Pepper Boats! I was rushing out the door the other day to get to work for my first client and
I am so glad you are reading this right now. So. Very. Glad. Why? Because today’s post is a must-not-miss-post-of-epic-proportions!! I am doing three things in today’s post! 1. Sharing an über delicious, healthy, get-in-yo-belly recipe. 2. Hosting a giveaway with the fantastic Alter Eco brand 3. Releasing my first guide in the NITK GUIDES
It might be safe to say that raspberries are my favourite fruit. Ahh… I’m torn, as I also have an intense love for bananas… and peaches… ooh ooh, and fresh summer cherries. But, if I was stranded on an island, with only one fruit to choose from, it would be raspberries. That’s my final answer.
Hi Everyone! Today the lovely Anne from Life Under A Lemon Tree is sharing her mouthwatering recipe for Vegan Apple Caramel Cheesecake! Umm… yuuuhuuum! Take it away Anne! Hi Nutritionist in the Kitch readers! I’m Anne from Life Under A Lemon Tree and I’m thrilled to be guest posting on one of my favourite blogs. I
You know when you spend an hour writing a wonderful post to go along with a delicious and awesome recipe and then you accidentally press something and it disappears and to much of your clicking, panicking, and dismay – it just doesn’t come back? Yeah, that just happened. Drat. (a nice version of the actual
You may have noticed… January has a bit of a theme on the blog! I’m all about naturally cleansing, detoxifying, and nourishing recipes! Not that my usual recipes aren’t nourishing, but these January recipes put a little extra focus on those ingredients that have wonderful detoxifying properties! I was craving soup last week, and if
I took a little walk down memory lane at all the recipes I posted in 2014 – wow! Quite a few! So, I decided to put together a post of your favourites to refresh your memory too! I looked at my google analytics to find out which recipes were the most visited and liked out
It’s that time of year again – the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one! I’m actually quite ready to say goodbye to 2014 to be honest. Although I feel that I grew the most I ever have in my life this past year, 2014 was also by far the most
It’s become a Christmas tradition for the Hubby and I to cozy up on the couch and watch Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas. Seriously, just try to watch that show and not drool an excessive amount. It’s impossible! First of all, his amazing kitchen alone makes me drool – then add in the food he makes?! Drool-o-rama!
Oh my, oh my! It’s only two days to Christmas!! (I count Christmas Eve + Christmas Day as “Christmas” because our family celebrates on Christmas eve too!) So – do you remember Terry’s Chocolate Oranges… that you SMASH?! I think they are still around actually, but I haven’t had one in AGES! Well, those are
I’m very excited to have the lovely Abby from The Frosted Vegan guest posting on the blog today! Abby and I connected in the blogosphere this year and I’m so happy to have met her! She’s got a fantastic knack for creating healthy, delicious, and incredibly gorgeous vegan dishes over at The Frosted Vegan, and
Eeep! Christmas is only 2 weeks away! I’m super excited, with a little side of stressed – I haven’t come close to finishing my gift buying, but I always tend to get it done, right on time… yep, that’s me, Christmas Eve Day running around the mall like a chicken with my head cut
Hello! Today, this delicious little recipe is being featured over on my lovely pal Deryn’s blog – Running on Real Food! Who doesn’t love gingerbread? Come on! Who doesn’t love chocolate?! … and who doesn’t love COOKIE?! … I mean cookies… sorry, I went a little cookie monster crazy there… Head on over to Running on
I’m bringing this back from last Christmas on the blog – it’s just too good not to share especially because we all know that the holidays bring a lot of worry and temptation when it comes to food – especially if your trying to reach weight loss goals or maintain a healthy weight. When the
Bananas Foster. Probably my most favourite dessert…ever. I know, that’s quite the claim. Of all the desserts out there though, Bananas Foster is like the creme de la creme for me! The first time I had it was at the Jasper Park Lodge years ago, and I was sold. It’s my Dad’s favourite too. So…
So I did a little poll on Facebook and it looks like the Savoury won! So, here it is, a delicious, healthy, seasonal, and easy savoury recipe for you! It’s definitely the Season of Squash … well, winter squash that is – butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkins!! I was craving something savoury,
So this past weekend, winter came. Official, white snow, icy roads, so-cold-you-need-a-parka, winter. I have to admit it makes me a little sad – I’m not a fan of the cold, but it also makes me a little happy too because it’s kind of beautiful and nostalgic at the same time. This is because, well,
There’s something about a hearty bolognese sauce that really hits the spot. This is always an easy go-to meal in our house as it’s simple, quick, and super healthy! This particular bolognese sauce is loaded with garden veggies. My sweet pal, Keri, came over the other day and we cooked up a storm! We wanted
Since it’s Halloween tomorrow, I decided to create a healthy Halloween inspired treat for the blog! I’m not sure that caramel apples especially “halloweeny” (?), but that’s what instantly came to mind so… I went with it! I got some amazing red delicious apples the other day – juicy, bright, crunchy, and crispy and knew
image via How To // Get Your Pre-Run Fuel On Well, this morning we are heading off to do our second 10k race. I did my first official 10k with my Hubby this September and enjoyed it a lot as a new experience for me – I’ve realized I can get very stuck in my gym routine,
Today we have one of my fave bloggers Deryn, from Running on Real Food here to share a delicious, vegan recipe! Tahini, Kale, Pomegranate… ummm… yes, yes, yes please! Take it away Deryn! “I’m so happy to be here today on one of my favourite blogs, Nutritionist in the Kitch! Christal is such an inspiration
It’s been officially 10 days since the release of my new ebook – POWERBOWLS and I’m thrilled at the reviews so far and seeing other people recreate the recipes! Thank you again to everyone who’s supported me through this book … you. are. awesome. If you are just tuning in now – don’t forget to
You totally saw this one coming didn’t you?! How could I not?? After the strawberry, the chocolate, and the watermelon… of course I had to make PUMPKIN ice cream! It’s October after all – THE pumpkin month! It dawned on me that I hadn’t attempted pumpkin ice cream as I was looking through all my other
To be honest, when I started making this dish the other day I had no plan! I did not think it would end up being a blog-worthy recipe, but it ended up tasting so amazingly good and looking so pretty I just had to pull out the camera and snap some pictures so I could
The Power Bowls e-book is no longer available however you can purchase my published Power Bowls Cookbook on Amazon here!
Alright everyone… grab a napkin because this one is very…very…very drool-worthy, and I can almost guarantee, a little drooling will ensue. Got the napkin? K, let’s continue. So – every now and then, I wake up in an extra good mood (probably because our new kitten, Pip, has decided for once to NOT walk all
In my nutrition practice I see all types of personalities – but everyone has the same goals in general – to feel healthier, have more energy, and be able to MAINTAIN a better level of overall health (whether this pertains to healthy weight, digestive issues, hormonal balance, etc.). Many succeed… but not without a fight.
I’m keeping this post short and sweet (no pun intended!) today, after all it’s Friday so I’ll hold in my inner Chatty Kathy and let the picture’s do most of the talking… I’m not sure what it is about the Fall season, but it makes me think of Maple Syrup. Maybe it’s the leaves changing
We recently returned from our yearly Summer vacation! Every year the hubby and I take a couple weeks off and head out to British Columbia to camp and relax in the beauty of the province! This year we decided to add Washington into the mix and make our way into Seattle. It was fantastic, I
I developed a love for Brazil Nuts this summer. I already loved nuts of all kinds – almonds, hazelnuts, cashews… love them, but Brazil Nuts, I’ve just never had a lot of in the past. Every now and then I’d get a few in a trail mix, but they always seemed to skimp on them!
We have P A R T O N E … and we have P A R T T W O … how about P A R T T H R E E ?! I think there’s just way too many awesome blogs and sites out there not to do part three! I’m always floored
It’s officially V A C A T I O N time for my hubs and moi! We are heading on a two-week road trip through beautiful British Columbia then down into Washington to the Gorge for an Arcade Fire concert then over to Seattle! I’m excited and so very ready for a summer holiday! My
Have a looky-loo at these and let me know which ones you will add to your must-try list! 3. Whoa, the colours, the beautiful, vibrant colours in this amazing Rad Rainbow Raw Pad Thai salad are the selling point for me! 6. Speaking of camping… did someone say Healthy Smores?! 9. Zucchini… also known as
Fudge. Drool. They go hand in hand don’t they?? How can you think of rich, decadent, delicious fudge, and not drool… just a little? This “drool worthy” fudge recipe comes from a VERY cool book that was sent to me by the lovely Marni Wasserman. Her new book, Plant-Based Diet for Dummies is nothing short
