Tag: healthy eating

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roasted squash chili ginger garlic soup

Simone October 30, 2021 0 Comments
It's dark out, you're feeling cold, perhaps a little under the weather, and rather fatigued. Cue the perfect pick-me-up: a nourishing bowl of warmth in the form of a restorative roasted squash soup. Thanks to the pep from garlic, chili and ginger, you'll be back on your feet and ready to tackle the day again in no time. roasted squash chili ginger garlic soup makes 4-6 servings, depending on the...
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on why surroundings matter

Simone October 12, 2020 0 Comments
You may have already read my thoughts on the joys of eating vegetables and on what (and how) I eat. But what good is loving vegetables and wanting to eat them if you can't access them? If you can't afford them? If you don't know how or don't have time to cook them? These are all challenges I have faced in varying degrees at various points in my (relatively short and rather privileged) life. And...
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on the joys of eating vegetables

Simone September 25, 2020 0 Comments
In 2017, less than one third of Canadians living in food secure households reported consuming fruit and vegetables five or more times per day*. Had we grown up eating freshly pan-seared Brussels sprouts with a sad side of boiled steak, might we be more inclined to favour the sprouts over the beef? We don't expect under-seasoned and overcooked meat to taste particularly good, so I do wonder why...