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Easter eggs, dyed naturally with tea and herbs!

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Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

A simple, creamy and delicious sweet potato and lentil soup. This vegan soup is easy to make and uses ingredients you probably have in your kitchen now! #sweetpotato #vegan #soup #plantbased

Two things I always have in my kitchen. Sweet potatoes and lentils. I could eat them every day. You can make a quick, simple meal, or something more complex. They last forever in your cupboards. They are delicious, filling and nutrient dense.

I’ve tried this recipe on the stove and in my Instant Pot. Both methods are incredibly easy, but the Instant Pot is certainly faster.

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A cook-what’s-in-your-fridge bowl! If I don’t feel inspired by what I have on hand, I’ll just steam, sauté and bake whatever I have with simple spices, lemon and I’ve got a quick, easy dinner. #mealinspo #joyfulnutrition #plantbased https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2VRn3ACLk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1diids6e7dmwx

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When spring rolls around, I’m always drawn to plant bowls like this one! They’re easy to make and very nutritious, plus they leave me feeling clean and energized. This bowl is cumin-turmeric-sumac toasted chickpeas, quinoa, kale, baked sweet potato, beet, asparagus and parsley with a lemon tahini sauce. So satisfying 😋 🌱 #blissbowl #springtime #joyfulnutrition #plantbowl https://www.instagram.com/p/BvesUBSAWte/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8uxn5pdyqabh

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One of my favourite ways to enjoy cauliflower rice is with cilantro and lime. For a quick and easy recipe, check the link in my bio. I LOVE rice. And I also love cauliflower rice. It’s perfect on days I want to have a lighter meal. I can have a big helping and walk away feeling perfectly balanced and satisfied, instead of a big plate of rice that might leave me feeling full and lethargic. Both have a place in a healthy lifestyle. #cauliflowerrice #joyfulnutrition #healthyswaps https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVIfbbAGuM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tcw2oaqnvc9v

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Spring Clean Yourself - 7 ways

Spring cleaning isn't just for your home. Check out my 7 tips to spring clean your life and feel like a new person!

There are a few points in the year that really make you double look at things in your life. For me, it’s my birthday, spring, and then the new year. I think these are great to help remind us of what our goals are and provide a good time to check in with where we are at and how we feel.

Spring is all about renewal and new beginnings. It’s a great time to check-in with yourself, and make some…

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If you’re feeling a bit rough after St. Paddy’s, want a good post-workout smoothie, or just looking for a way to pack in some plant-based nutrients, this smoothie comes to the rescue. Oat milk, zucchini, banana, spirulina, maca and protein & greens powder from @vega_team. I love adding spirulina to smoothies. It helps mask the taste 😆 and it is one of the most nutritious foods. It’s rich in protein, B-vitamins, copper, iron and contains small amounts of many other important nutrients. It’s a complete protein, giving you all essential amino acids. It’s a great source of antioxidants and offers anti-inflammatory properties. It offers some pretty incredible health benefits. Do you have any uses for spirulina other than smoothies? #spirulina #greensmoothie #joyfulnutrition #plantbasedpower https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJ0WvzAxN1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=106thjjdvzrqo

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Cauliflower Rice

What's for dinner tonight? Try cauliflower rice. On the blog today, an easy recipe for cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime. It makes a quick, tasty, and light side dish. #plantbased #cauliflowerrice #joyfulnutrition

Why? Rice is a wonderful, wholesome food, and if you enjoy it, eat it! I recommend to include whatever whole foods make you happy and feel good (and sometimes the foods that make you happy but aren’t “healthy”).

I used to be a person who felt like a meal wasn’t complete without a starchy carb. Mostly rice, but sometimes bread, potatoes or pasta. Those foods fill me up quite a bit. I realize…

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Afternoons are a lot better with maca! My favourite way to enjoy it is either in a smoothie or a latte. This maca latte is steamed oat milk, cinnamon and 1 tbsp of maca powder. I always feel fuller and more alert after an afternoon matcha. Just what I need to get me through the rest of the work day. Maca is a wonderful root vegetable from South America that has been used traditionally for health purposes. Many studies have been done, and the general consensus is: ✅ nutrient dense. Good source of carbs, fibre, protein, vitamin c, copper, iron and potassium. ✅ boosts sex drive ✅ mood enhancing ✅ may increase endurance and energy, with several claims that it can also help increase strength ✅ adaptogen, helps the body respond to stress and illness. ✅ may improve fertility in women and men ✅ some studies show that maca can help your body increase estrogen if your levels are too low, making it especially helpful during menopause #maca #energy #womenshealth #joyfulnutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_vF17AtB-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1frxmxfit5cin

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Starting a new leaf (nutrition) isn’t always easy. But when you follow a passion, it’s worth it. And being a woman today, while it still has its challenges, is easier than it once was. I’m grateful to the trailblazers before me and the tough women around me today. Proud to be a female entrepreneur in 2019. #internationalwomensday #iwd2019 #joyfulnutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxODzVg1vq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18mwbaohjvizn

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Fruits and seeds make oats even better 😍 Oats are rich in fibre, protein, healthy carbs, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. They are so nutritious, filling and tasty. Sometimes I just like a bit of nut butter and bananas, but for more protein, adding some hemp and pumpkin seeds today. So tasty and easy to make. #oatmeal #joyfulnutrition #oatmealbowl https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo9HR6g4VN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t11w5u49unwu

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Meal prep is for everyone

If you don't like meal prep, this article is for you! You don't need any extra time to have healthy meals ready and waiting.

Neat little containers, perfectly portioned, with a variety of food options for your entire week. If that describes your fridge on a Monday, you are a kitchen rockstar. If it doesn’t, you aren’t alone! I’m here to tell you that meal prep is still for everyone.

I’ve gathered up some common reasons that I’ve heard people use when describing why meal prep isn’t for them. I can understand and…

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Matcha waffles 😋 Working on recipes for my day job, @shantitea. Made with matcha, oat flour, flax egg, cashew milk. SO GOOD. Also good savoury, but with all the fruits and a hot cuppa, I had to go sweet #joyfulnutrition #matcha #cookingwithtea #plantbased https://www.instagram.com/p/BuenM7iAThy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nml7lbdhezdk

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3-Ingredient Pancakes

3-Ingredient Oat Pancakes, vegan, gluten-free and ready in under 10 minutes.

Yes, 3 ingredients, and under 10 minutes. Pancakes ready quicker than most breakfast options.

Most mornings, I prefer a savoury breakfast. I love spicy, warm flavours that are hearty enough to give me energy and keep me full all morning. I always look for foods that are nutrient dense to start my day.

These oat pancakes have healthy carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals and plenty of…

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Easy is good! Sometimes it’s a lot of effort to make food pretty. Other times you just throw fruits and granola on yogurt. I’m so proud of @preschoice with this vegan yogurt option. I had to try it! It has a more gelatinous consistency, almost like homemade vegan yogurt. The flavour is nice, mild and slightly coconutty. 4 ingredients, 10 different bacterial cultures, $5.00 for 500g. I’d definitely call it a win! #canadian #veganyogurt #joyfulnutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1M1TuA_LV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nuv7dtqmm15t

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Lentils + mushrooms = everything This is something similar to beef bourguignon, without the beef. So rich, hearty, comforting and delicious. Sauté onion, mushroom, garlic, celery and carrots until tender. Whisk some flour in vegetable broth, add to cooking veggies with thyme and bay leaves. Then add wine to taste. Cook until thickened, serve with bread or mashed root veggies (I like rutabaga and potato mash with this. #veganbourguignon #joyfulnutrition #plantbasedswaps https://www.instagram.com/p/Bteln-ighEP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vzhqmzxq9ikm

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Cabbage Potato Curry

Curry is definitely a perfect winter food. Cabbage and potatoes are a delicious, hearty, nutritious combination that I'm sure you will love. Let me know what you think if you try it out! #curry #wintereats #joyfulnutrition

Do you ever buy cabbage to toss into salads, or for tacos, then realize you still have 90% of a cabbage head to use up? Once you start chopping, that neatly wrapped head of leaves becomes a huge pile of chopped cabbage before you know it.

There are plenty of ways to use cabbage, but curry is not one I’ve tried before. I’m so glad that I did! It was delicious and easy to make. We enjoyed it…