Chai, directly translated from Hindi, means tea. Pop culture has come to recognize it as a spicy mixture which has been used in baked goods, smoothies, and even protein shake flavours! The spice mix is actually called chai masala, which is really …
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Meat Free Mondays: A breakfast recipe selection
I’m not sure when meat-free became trendy, but I’ve only just recently jumped on board. This has mostly been because of my braces, which have rendered the act of chewing meats absolutely impossible. Impossible, because it’s painful, and I refuse …

Eggs: Mama’s Little Helper
Eggs were once demonised by the health industry due to their levels of cholesterol. Thankfully, all myths regarding their negative health effects have been debunked and they can be enjoyed in moderation, along with every other food in existence. The …

Beetroot: The Doctor Hiding In Your Fridge
The title of this post might seem a little OTT, but it’s pretty darn accurate. For many families, beetroot is often kept in pickled form and resides in the back corner of the fridge, behind all sorts of leftover dishes …

Lucuma: The “Peruvian Gold” Superfruit
Woman can’t live on berries and cacao alone. A few mornings ago I dug through my pantry in search of a more interesting ingredient to add to my smoothie bowl. My idea was to create something new, something that was …

Build your own to-go meal!
Summer is looming which means we are entering the realm of “too hot to cook weather.” Enter, your favorite grocery store and their ready-to-eat aisle. This need not be an ordeal. It’s hot – there’s no need to reach for …

The Healthiest Diet 2018
What constitutes a healthy diet? In my opinion, a healthy diet would be one which focuses on inclusion. You can have your cake and eat it. It supports general physical health, as well as a healthy relationship with food. With …