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Gluten-free recipe: Sweet breakfast porridge with fresh toppings
  • Mon Apr 09 2012
  • Angela Liddon
A gluten-free breakfast porridge

Despite what its name suggests buckwheat does not actually belong to the grain family even though it’s often referred to as a grain by many. You may be surprised to know that buckwheat is actually considered a fruit seed related to rhubarb, making it gluten-free and a good alternative for those who cannot consume wheat products. Gluten-free recipe: Sweet breakfast porridge with fresh toppings »

The 60-second breakfast: Vegan overnight oats
  • Mon Mar 26 2012
  • Angela Liddon
Blueberries with oatmeal in cereal bowl Along with green monsters, vegan overnight oats are one of my favourite go-to breakfasts. Both smoothies and overnight oats are ready in a flash, leaving you extra time to hit the snooze button or to sneak in a bit of exercise. Even better, there is absolutely zero preparation (or clean up) in the morning (yes, it’s even quicker than standing in a lineup for a muffin)! ...more
A healthy recipe for carrot cake oatmeal that tastes like dessert
  • Tue Dec 20 2011
  • Angela Liddon
Carrot cake oatmeal As a teenager, I was a big fan of instant packets of oatmeal loaded with sugar. What’s easier than ripping open a packet, dumping it in a bowl, and pouring on boiling water? ...more
How to make healthier choices at Tim Hortons
  • Sun Nov 20 2011
  • Sweetspot.ca
Tim Hortons You definitely won’t find us ordering a double-double or an old-fashioned glaze. But we’re a patriotic bunch — which means we can’t help our love for Tim Hortons. ...more
A week of healthy breakfasts with make-ahead steel-cut oatmeal from Oh She Glows
  • Mon Oct 31 2011
  • Angela Liddon
Make-ahead steel-cut oatmeal Steel-cut oats are my favourite way to enjoy a healthy bowl of oatmeal, but their lengthy cooking time has always kept me from enjoying them during the work week. ...more
Why skipping meals is bad for your health
  • Sun Oct 02 2011
  • Kate Lunau, macleans.ca
Meals chart Rushing out the door in the mornings, it can be hard to find the time for a decent breakfast, let alone a cup of coffee. ...more
12 healthy ingredients to put in your breakfast smoothie
  • Sun May 15 2011
  • Terri Coles
Strawberry smoothie A smoothie can be a great way to start the day if you do it right — stick to whole fruits and vegetables and healthy supplements and ditch anything with added sugar such as fro-yo. If you’re looking to mix up your morning blend, here are some suggestions on superfoods to toss in the blender that will amp up the nutritional value and flavour of your smoothies. ...more
Healthy Recipes: Goji quinoa granola recipe
  • Tue May 10 2011
  • Julie Daniluk
Quinoa granola Start your day off right with this delicious granola ...more
Healthy Recipes: Eggs in the bunny hole
  • Sat Apr 23 2011
  • Julie Daniluk
Eggs in the hole Just like Peter Rabbit, who loved to dig a hole in the vegetable patch, we are going to dig holes in this vegetable medley and poach our eggs to protect the lipid-rich yolk from oxidation. Three tablespoons of shiitake mushrooms pack more than 90 percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin B5. ...more
 
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