I love coffee and during the spring/summer months, I live for cold coffee drinks like this one! This refreshing beverage contains chilled coffee and packs loads of protein (27 grams!) into one thick, delicious shake.

The kids are back in school and a more structured routine has been settling into place for many of us over the past few weeks, but today marks the official first day of the fall season. Just in time to keep those Sunday morning extra special – and comfy, cozy into this season ahead of us – I have a new mouth-watering recipe for you to try that is sure to please the whole household…French toast! Kicked up a notch with some classic PB & J flavour.

This recipe is so versatile. Switch out the tomatoes for a different colourful fruit or veg (strawberry season? Perfect!), corn, lentils, or seeds. For Vegetarians, add crispy tofu or another type of bean/lentil to boost your protein. The possibilities are practically endless.

Impress that special someone with these nutritious berries with a hint of chocolate. The best of both worlds - pairing perfectly with your favourite beverage or frozen dessert to cap off the night.

This recipe has all the hallmarks of classic banana bread—it’s perfectly moist, infused with strong and sweet banana flavour, and smells amazing while it bakes. This bread is also not too sweet, making it an ideal eat for many situations; it makes the perfect take-along breakfast companion, snack (try smearing this quick loaf with a little nut butter with a glass of milk), or stand-alone dessert. We hope you enjoy this very straight-forward banana bread recipe as we inch closer to the holiday season.

Another goodie to add to your meal idea toolbox!

If you are trying to lose weight (fat), you are most likely watching your caloric intake. You may even have target calories to aim for in a day or week. If you are a breakfast person, you may find yourself having a hard time fitting in a larger dinner or special dessert to finish off the day because it will exceed your intake goals.mFor those breakfast aficionados out there, we have a solution for you! It is definitely possible to make breakfast that you can look forward to when you wake up.

Having plentiful vitamins and minerals in our diet is important to support good health all year long, but it is especially crucial to make sure that we load up in the heat of summer. The heat from the sun can cause important minerals to be lost (via sweat) from our body. To combat this fluid loss overall, drinking more water and eating high water content foods is important to rehydrate our body. And focusing on colourful produce each day provides added vitamins and minerals for us to thrive so we can enjoy each day to the fullest. A bounty of fresh produce is also available now, so let’s take advantage!

This Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation and continuous support for those we hold dear... and Valentine’s Day is not only a day for romantic relationships. Far from it.