Plant-based appetizer recipe This plant-based appetizer for black bean dip works great as a make-ahead appetizer or as a dip for snacks or lunch for work. Makes 8 servings What you need: 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can (4 oz) green chilies,…
READ MOREHealthy Meal Sized Salad Recipe You are going to love this spinach mandarin salad recipe with chicken. Its a rich source of iron and folate and makes a great meal-sized salad. Be sure to make extra and bring some for lunch the next day (it also tastes great eaten in a wrap). Makes 6 Servings…
READ MOREDelicious Meatless Monday Plant Based Recipe Spaghetti squash looks like spaghetti but tastes like squash. In this recipe it serves as both! Serve this as a side dish or instead as a main entree with a tossed green salad or Caesar salad. Makes 4 Servings What you need: 1 spaghetti squash Prepared tomato sauce Parmesan…
READ MOREFreezer-Friendly Meal Idea This hearty black bean soup recipe is a great weeknight meal and the leftovers work great for freezer-friendly lunch meals. Makes 8 servings What you need: 1 tbsp. oil 1 large onion, diced 1 cup ham, diced (optional) 1-19 oz (540 ml) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-19 oz (540 ml)…
READ MORESweet and savoury sweet potato side dish Who can resist delicious and nutritious sweet and savoury sweet potato oven fries? Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant good for your heart, skin and eyes) Makes 4 servings What you need: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon…
READ MORE3 Strategies if you suck at packing lunch for work from a workplace wellness Dietitian By Andrea Holwegner RD, CEO Workplace Wellness Dietitian, Professional Speaker and Online Course Creator and Facilitator Running out the door in a rush without a lunch? Packed your kids a healthy lunch but neglected to take time to pack one…
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