ROASTED CHICKPEAS

ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Roasted Chickpeas 2 cans of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Choose your seasoning   Seasoning:  Honey Cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Honey   Sesame Seed 1 tsp. Sesame Oil 1 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 Tbsp. Sesame...
SNACKING

SNACKING

Tips for Healthy Snacking: Always have healthy snacks close by – in your drawer at work, in the car, in your handbag or easy to reach cupboards at home. Divide snacks into smaller portion sizes to avoid overeating. Don’t skip meals – eat regularly and space snacks in...
AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

I often see clients that want to cut out all sugars. This is easier said than done. To be able to cut out sugars we need to know what sugars are and where we find them. It is also important to know that not all sugars are bad for our health: fruit, vegetables, dairy...
SUMMER TIME = SMOOTHIE TIME

SUMMER TIME = SMOOTHIE TIME

The seasons are changing: it becomes light earlier and dark later. The days are long and warm. What better way to make sure you get all the nutrients you need than making smoothies? You can prep it days before, store it in the freezer and pop it in the blender...
Good Mood Food – Part 2

Good Mood Food – Part 2

During the winter months we often find ourselves a bit more gloomy and depressed. In the previous article we mentioned the importance and benefits of the ‘healthy-brain-diet” and its effect on mental illness. We also discussed some basic guidelines (See Good Mood Food...