There’s a lot of talk in the food community about cravings, especially during the month of October, when candy bowls are everywhere. I’m of the belief that life is about balance, especially when it comes to celebrations and holidays. Kids should be able to enjoy trick-or-treating with their friends!
If your day-to-day lifestyle is wholesome and healthy, a few treats here and there won’t undo your hard work. But if you prefer a healthier alternative, my Nutritionist Snickers are even better than the real deal.
Dates are one of the best alternatives to refined sugar, they’re great for gut health, and might actually improve brain function. Now that’s smart snacking IMO.
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Sweater weather has finally arrived, and nothing pairs better with a sweater than soup. Here’s my take on a classic Minestrone. I liked including lots of beans for protein, spinach for iron and potassium, and chopped fennel which adds an amazing depth of flavour. You can make big batches now and freeze it to enjoy all season long.
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While I usually recommend mixing things up in order to eat a vast variety of foods to improve gut microbiome health, there is one choice that I love if you’re into habitual lunches: soups. Especially during cooler months, soups are such a comforting lunch, and can help introduce loads more veggies to your diet. Here are five reasons why slurping soup is nutritionist approved:
- A diet that favours soup typically results in a higher intake of vitamins, minerals and fibre due to the number of different veggies in the recipes.
- Eating soup helps you stay hydrated.
- Soups with fibrous vegetables, beans, lentils and meats are great for digestion.
- Soups with ingredients like fresh garlic, onions, celery and carrots (think classic chicken soup) are immune-boosting, and help rehydrate your body during cold and flu season.
- Preparing soups is both convenient and budget-friendly. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetable scraps or produce that's nearing its peak. Soups are also easy to batch cook, allowing you to store extras in the fridge or freezer. This not only stretches your food budget but also saves time on days when cooking from scratch isn’t an option.
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How do I chop veggies in mere seconds? Let me introduce you to my sous chef…
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Next newsletter I’ll be filling your plate with more comforting meals for fall, a cute Halloween recipe, and my secret for organizing your fridge to inspire healthier snacking.
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UNTIL NEXT TIME
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Steph
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