Lamb shanks are not very tender but with a bit of prep work and a day in the slow cooker they will be falling off the bone, and they are much lower in saturated fat than some other cuts. Lamb meat is a good source of iron, zinc and several B vitamins- all of which are integral for forming red blood cells and maintaining high energy levels and a strong immune system. 
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Mega Omega Salmon Salad
Omega 3s are an essential fatty acid, essential meaning that our body cannot make it, so adequate sources must be obtained from food. Fatty acids are important for the development and regulation of the nervous system and immune system; plus they keep hair, skin and nails hydrated and strong. The ideal ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s is between 1 to 1 and 1 to 4, but the majority of North Americans consume upwards of 1 to 20. Continue Reading →
Chocolate Power Banana Bread
While excess sugar is not great for waist lines, mood swings or maintaining high nutrient levels, in the right forms and moderate amounts it can provide easy energy. I especially like sweets that fall under the umbrellas of paleo, vegan or even raw because they all focus on whole foods and high quality ingredients. Continue Reading →
Beef Chili in Acorn Squash Cups
One of the best ways to get healthier is to just add more vegetables to everything. They are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make our bodies function better; and consuming them in a variety of different colours ensures that we get all the different nutrients we need. Continue Reading →
Butternut Squash Socca with Olive Tapenade
Socca is a flatbread made from chickpea flour, aka besan or garbanzo bean flour, and is cooked in stone ovens throughout Southern France, primarily in and around Nice. It is one of my favorite snacks and brunch side dishes. It can replace Continue Reading →
Pomegranate Avocado Kale Salad
This is a really easy and very healthy salad to throw together with antioxidant rich ingredients. Pomegranates also have high levels of folate, vitamin C and a flavor similar to cranberries, but sweeter and less tart. Kale is a hardy leafy green that can even survive frosts; it is a good source of several vitamins plus important minerals Continue Reading →
BLT Wraps
Healthy lunches can be tricky. On the go or at work, wraps are one of the easiest and fastest options. Using lettuce for the outside wrapping can be a way to keep it lighter and add in some extra vitamins and minerals. Continue Reading →
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
An old friend avoids vegetables at all costs and he has even become a bit infamous for it, so I was shocked and delighted when he ate not one, but two bowls of this soup! Butternut is my favorite winter squash, not only is it bursting with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants but it always had a really nice and silky consistency. Continue Reading →
German Basil Quinoa Salad
Technically there is nothing German about this salad besides the mustard, but my friend and I invented and lived off of it when we were there together. It was basically designed around creating a nutritious and palatable way to eat large amounts of basil. Unfortunately basil plants never last long around me Continue Reading →
Mini Breakfast Bacon Bites
These are so cute but good and manly enough to get a stamp of approval from my pickiest brother. Eggs, yolks and all, are a super food. There are a few different ways to measure protein sources to see how much we can actually absorb and eggs always end up at the top. Continue Reading →