Ahi Tuna Winter Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing (DF, GF)

Did you know that it was “Blue Monday” on the 16th? I guess the third Monday of January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. The holidays are over, credit card bills are rolling in post-Christmas, and the weather is well, generally dreary if you live in a winter climate. I can’t say I felt particularly “blue” on that Monday, but I’m definitely not one to get through the whole winter without experiencing some sort of seasonal affective symptoms. For me it’s not so much the cold but the general lack of light that has the greatest impact on my mood, motivation, and general feeling of wellness. I actually get seasonal anxiety especially in the Fall when I know that winter is impending and my sweet short Summer has come to an end.
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Easy Protein Banana Muffins (DF, GF, Vegan)
This post was originally published in January 2013 and has been rephotographed and updated for quality and relevancy! Generally speaking, most muffins you’ll find at the grocery store, at any fast-food establishment, or even a local bakery (with some exceptions) are just as nutritionally beneficial as a donut. They are full of saturated fats (not the good kinds of…

Fruit-Filled Protein-Packed Overnight Quinoa & Oats
This post was originally published in May 2013 but has been rephotographed and revamped for relevancy and quality! If there ever was a breakfast that checked every nutritional box, this is it. The all-encompassing delicious, nutritious, filling, super easy Fruit-Filled Protein Packed Overnight Quinoa & Oats! This delightful breakfast bowl is a source of so many nutrients…

Kale & Kiwi Supercharged Smoothie // NITK Wellness Program January Promo
happy new year! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas holidays and had an awesome time ringing in the New Year. We are laying low this weekend soaking up the last bit of the holidays, gearing up to get back to the grind tomorrow. This time of year is kind of bittersweet, saying goodbye to a…

NITK’s 10 BEST recipes of 2016
Whoa. Just like that, Christmas is over! Every year it amazes me how fast it comes and how fast it goes. I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas with friends, family, and loved ones. I hope you ate lots of goodies (and squeezed in some healthy stuff too..), and I hope you…

Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Butter Chicken // GF
This recipe was originally posted in December 2013 and has been rephotographed and updated for quality and relevancy! Ooo Baby it’s cold outside. Seriously thought, it’s been freakin’ cold here in #yeg. As much as I love this city, sometimes the bitter winter cold and grey can get a little old, and there’s only a…

DIY Gluten & Dairy Free Holiday Charcuterie Platter (with vegan options!)
One of my all time favourite things to order at a nicer restaurant is a charcuterie platter. As soon as I see that sweet word on the menu “charcuterie” I’m sold. There’s no talking me out of it. Something about the fusion of all these tasty little treats, meticulously arranged over a big board, each piece calling…

Warm Pesto & Cranberry Potato Salad // DF & GF
Happy December! It’s officially the month of all Christmas festivities! The hubby and I have already taken in a work Christmas party and set up our decorations and tree at home. The house is finally feeling Merry & Bright. I just love relaxing on the couch in the evening with the fireplace glowing and the…

Gingerbread Pudding Granola Breakfast Bowl
I hope everyone who was celebrating in the US enjoyed a wonderful, spectacular, lovely Thanksgiving! Now that Thanksgiving is over for all of us, it’s time to really focus on Christmas! Right? Right! One of my favourite Christmas flavours is gingerbread. There’s something about the mixture of sweet, spicy, and a little savoury that I…

Vegan Chocolate Orange Mini Protein Cheesecakes
Just this past week I started listening to a local radio station that has already started playing Christmas music 24/7. Already! …I’m not complaining, I secretly kind of love it. We haven’t really gotten much snow yet but it is getting quite chilly outside, so I feel like it’s time to begin the build up to Christmas….

Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie & My Pregnancy Journey So Far!
This post was originally published in September 2013 and has been rephotographed and updated for quality and relevancy! I know I’m not the only soul who thinks that all things pumpkin = delicious. Every year when pumpkin season rolls around I start adding pumpkin puree to my oatmeal, making pumpkin treats, and adding it to smoothies,…
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