I used to tell clients that non-starchy vegetables were an all-you-can-eat food, without giving them any specific goal. I figured this would speak for itself and everyone would automatically fill-up on the good stuff, just like I did. But this wasn’t the case. It would work at first, but in time I would notice that vegetables [...]
I hadn’t had an iced coffee in years. Not long ago, I stole a sip from a friend of mine and couldn’t get over how cloyingly sweet it was. Way sweeter than I remembered it being back when I used to drink them as a teen. But I guess that isn’t surprising, given the amount [...]
I’m a self-professed lover of kale. But the truth is, kale has only become a staple in my diet in the past few years. Long before kale, was chard. And I’m happy to say that we’re still going strong. Today’s recipe is as simple as it gets. And if you’re a fan of the kale [...]
Baked sweet potato fries are a superfood staple. In today’s video, I talk about the sweet potato and prepare one of my go-to weeknight recipes. 3 ingredients, easy to put together and always a crowd pleaser. What’s not to love? Happy watching and healthy eating! Rosemary Sweet [...]
Green smoothies certainly aren’t new on the nutrition scene. In my mind they’ve been around forever, but they still represent unknown territory for many… A few weeks ago, I held a booth the at the lovely bridal boudoir affair, a fabulous bridal show here in Montreal, where I gave wellness tips to brides-to-be. I decided [...]
Folks find nutrition to be confusing. First, there’s the fact that nutrition is a relatively young science and an evolving area of research which, granted, can lead to changing dietary recommendations.Then, there are the studies reported in mainstream media that, although they make for great headlines, are often loosely related to the original science. The [...]
In the spirit of egg salad week, today’s recipe post is all about the egg salad…with a slight switch-up. In this recipe, we’re saying hello to luscious and nutritious avocado. But first, we’re going to do a quick 101 on how to hard boil an egg. Have you ever wound up with a green-gray ring surrounding [...]
In today’s recipe video, I’m preparing peanut butter & banana bars. Since most ingredients for this recipe are inspired by some of my breakfast staples (peanut butter, oatmeal, banana, dried fruit) these bars would also make a good on-the-go breakfast option…and a far more satiating alternative to the coffee house muffin. Note that the add-ins [...]
I love good food. But I love it even more when it’s convenient. So in the spirit of making good food convenient, today’s video will show you one of the things I’ve been crushing on lately: Salads in jars. They’re easy to make, can be prepped days in advance, are gorgeous to look at and allow [...]
I’m excited. Today, the Motive Nutrition blog turns 1 year old. Woot! One year ago, I set out into unknown territory when I started this blog and although I wasn’t sure what would come of it, I did have a mission in mind: to provide content that would motivate people to get back to basics [...]
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