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Barbara Dolan
Sep 9, 20154 min read
Fabulous Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Today is my daughter’s 13th birthday! Woohoo! Another journey with a teenager. I am not sure if I am ready for it but what is a mom to...
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Barbara Dolan
Jun 19, 20151 min read
How to make a Simple Smoothie
I decided to make a short video for you; showing you how I make a smoothie in the morning. Very, very simple. I was rather nervous and so...
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Barbara Dolan
May 21, 20154 min read
Barbara’s Raspberry Dream Cakes
In order to please myself with a dessert that I would love, I made this recipe this past weekend. We had a holiday on the Monday...
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Barbara Dolan
May 15, 20152 min read
A Sample Plan for You
I made this plan on a simple whiteboard that stays in the kitchen. When the kids get home, they can see what time I will be home, what...
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Barbara Dolan
Apr 30, 20155 min read
A Simple Guide to Menu Planning
Balance is also important to planning a weekly menu. Balance the season the weather your health your individual tastes what is available...
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Barbara Dolan
Apr 23, 20152 min read
Strawberry Lemon Chia Pudding
Chia seeds have amazing health properties. Here are just a few: Important for digestive health – high in fibre High in Omega 3 Good for...
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Barbara Dolan
Apr 8, 20153 min read
Vegan Pad Thai Made Easy
She is a snacker. I think she may even forget about eating until she is too hungry. This is often because she doesn’t want to take the...
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Barbara Dolan
Mar 26, 20154 min read
How to Detox The Easy Way
Spring is a good time to do some detoxing to improve your health, boost your metabolism and help renew your energy. “Why?” you ask....
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Barbara Dolan
Feb 19, 20153 min read
Cacao; Friend or Foe?
These articles were quite clear in their proclamation that cacao, raw or not, is toxic to our body; that we are being misled about it’s...
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Barbara Dolan
Feb 12, 20153 min read
5 Great Ways to Turn Your Salad into a Delicious Meal
When I make a basic salad, I think about including different types of vegetables; root vegetables (carrots, onions), round...
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Barbara Dolan
Feb 5, 20153 min read
Stuffed Avocado with Curry Sauce
Avocado may be high in fat but it contains healthy fats that are good for you. The fat in avocado contains oleic acid which has been...
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Barbara Dolan
Jan 28, 20153 min read
Curbing Carbs
A friend recently mentioned to me that he has transitioned to a whole-foods, plant-based diet over the last year. He is very happy with...
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Barbara Dolan
Jan 22, 20152 min read
Cheer Me Up Green Juice
So yesterday I shared with you that I had some fresh turmeric and I made a yummy sauce/dip/dressing with it. Today, I made fresh green...
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Barbara Dolan
Jan 21, 20153 min read
My First Time Using Fresh Turmeric
I ordered fresh turmeric root for the first time. The picture above is what it looks like. It looks very similar to ginger but has a...
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Barbara Dolan
Jan 14, 20153 min read
7 Types Of Food That Calm Your Body
After 16 months of being off from my day job, I am heading back in 2 weeks time. I am feeling a bit stressed about it. It will be like...
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Barbara Dolan
Jan 8, 20153 min read
Homemade Vegan Cheese; Who Knew?!
Remember we talked about the importance of healthy gut flora and how to improve your digestion a while ago? I gave you several tips on...
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Barbara Dolan
Dec 18, 20143 min read
The Miracle of Vitamin C Part II
My previous post was full of information regarding the importance of Vitamin C. When looking to increase your Vitamin C intake, consider...
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Barbara Dolan
Dec 3, 20144 min read
Tasty Eastern Dippers
We had guests for dinner on Saturday and I wanted to try something different for an appetizer but not too different. I tend to try out...
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Barbara Dolan
Nov 26, 20143 min read
12 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays, Cold & Flu-Free
During this special time together, we want to reflect the best of our health and well-being. We can do this by enhancing our immune...
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Barbara Dolan
Nov 22, 20143 min read
3 Reasons Why I Eat A Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet
What is a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet (WFPB)? A whole-food, plant-based diet is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined...
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