Nutrition
Cookies & Cream Recovery Smoothie Recipe
Ideal for strength athletes in pursuit of building lean mass, this recovery smoothie is a delicious way to feed your fatigued muscles while reducing inflammation and oxidative damage to your cells. Popularized at the Thrive Energy Lab by those who just spent themselves at the gym. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp raw cashews 2 Tbsp vegan dark…
Read MoreTurkey Bacon Wrapped Crimini Mushrooms Recipe
By Dr. Gillian Mandich If entertaining guests is on your calendar, then these mushrooms will make a great appetizer. Not only are they quick and easy, mushrooms provide anti-aging and healing abilities while opting for turkey bacon helps to reduce the overall fat content. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb package of…
Read MoreThe Youth Salad Recipe
Written by Tatiana Vicol So, what’s the deal with the Phytonutrients? These are compounds found in plants, nutrients that protect the plant from UV radiation. Pretty smart, right? Multiple studies have shown that just as in plants, these smart chemicals have the ability to combat free radicals in the human body. A free radical is…
Read MoreThe Best Coconut Soup, Ever Recipe
Written by Sarah Britton (My New Roots) “To say this dish is good would be the understatement of the year. It is so explosively flavourful, so complex, sobeguilingly delicious that you will want to make it over and over again, as I have. It is also disappointingly easy; just throw everything into the pot and…
Read MoreTeri’s Pas-T-hai with Zucchini Noodles and Coco-Curry Nut Sauce Recipe
Teri’s Pas-T-hai with Zucchini Noodles and Coco-Curry Nut SauceRecipe created by Teri Gentes Pad Thai! It’s a proverbial fave for so many yet it’s not the most healthy option out there and my mission is always fab tasting, whole foods that are easy, affordable, sustainable, and super nutrient dense. The versatile star sauce recipe here…
Read MoreTempeh Chili Recipe
Enjoy this healthy take on a classic chili! Side or Main CourseVegan, Gluten/wheat/corn/dairy-freeServings: 10Oven: 400-425 F INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 carrots, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 2 zucchini, diced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chili powder 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin 2 tsp (10 mL) oregano 2…
Read MoreSweet n’Spicy Potato Sunbutter Powered Potage Recipe
Vegan, gluten free, Paleo and nut-free options (This recipe was originally published in canfitpro Magazine November/December 2014) By Teri Gentes, Whole-self Lifestyle Wellness Coach This nutrient dense, flavour intense, protein rich main course soup is the perfect way to anti-up on your anti-oxidants. Rich, thick and wonderfully warming, it delivers a healthy dose of vitamins…
Read MoreSweet and Sour Chicken Skewers Recipe
By Marni Wasserman Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Marinade: ½ cup tamari 1 cup apple juice ½ -1 cup orange juice (2 oranges) 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 8-10 oz of organic chicken breasts 12 skewers (Skewers may be…
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Scramble
Ingredients: Smoked Salmon, 4 oz 1 Stem of Fresh Dill, Chopped 4 Large Eggs 2 Tblsp of Fat Free Sour Cream 1 wedge of light creamy swiss cheese (can substitute for cream cheese 2 Tblsp) 1 cup, fresh Spinach Salt and Pepper to taste ½ cup of chopped chives Directions: Heat fat free cooking spray…
Read MoreSimple n’ Sexy Salt Seared Salmon or Tuna
Written by Teri Gentes Ingredients: 16 oz fresh organic or wild salmon fillets (skinned) or 1 inch thick tuna steaks 1 large clove of fresh garlic – cut in half Olive, grape seed, or coconut oil 1 tbsp coarse Himalayan pink, black or grey sea salts, (Fleur de Sel, Le Paludier, Smoked Sea Salt) 3…
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