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Triple Berry Kale Salad with Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

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What IS a plant-based diet? There can be confusion around the term “plant-based” as there actually is no official definition. To some, it’s eating 100% vegetarian or vegan. To others, it means eating mainly plants but enjoying the occasional meat, fish, and dairy. However you define it, the main objective is eating more whole, plant foods – and there is no shortage of health benefits for doing so. Plant-based eating can improve your immune system, boost energy, and prevent chronic diseases. It’s worth some consideration!

Olive and Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Slice the tops off of the tomatoes – about 1/4 inch. Gently scoop out the seeds using a small spoon. Drain any juice that accumulates.

In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, olives, oregano or basil, pepper, and sea salt. Stir it together really well with a fork, so it’s creamy. You may want to add a small splash of water to get it moving.

Gently spoon the mixture into the tomatoes. Arrange on a platter and top with fresh-cut chives. Serve immediately.

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Boost your spirits with the right foods! There are days when we feel amazing and full of energy and others when we’re down and sluggish. Sometimes we can’t quite pinpoint the reason why. It may be worthwhile to have a look at what you’re eating. Research shows many fascinating connections between what we eat and how we feel, and the key to managing our moods and mental health lies very much in our diet.

Baked Salmon with Avocado-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

To make the yogurt sauce, add avocado, yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and 1 tbsp water to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add more water 1 tbsp at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Set aside.

Place fish skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Bake fish until just cooked through (about 8 to 10 minutes). Thicker center cuts will take longer.

Serve salmon topped with avocado-dill yogurt sauce.

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Have you heard of the Trinity of Health? A healthy lifestyle has a lot to do with what we eat, how we sleep, and how much we move – and the relationship between them. Understanding this connection and learning how to use one to support the others can be a powerful key to maintaining healthy behaviours.

Hummus Wraps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then dry with paper towels – wet chickpeas won’t roast as well. Add chickpeas to a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well coated. Generously grease a sheet pan with cooking spray, and spread chickpeas in an even layer. Roast for 18-22 minutes, shaking the tray at the halfway mark. Roast until they are crisp, but not hard. Remove from oven and set aside.

Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch thick strips. Cut bell pepper and carrot into matchsticks. Thinly slice the avocado.

To assemble, lay out tortillas, and spread 1/4 cup of hummus onto each tortilla. Divide the chickpeas evenly among the tortillas (about 1/3 cup per tortilla), pressing down gently into the hummus to ensure they stay put. Top with cucumbers, peppers, and carrots, followed by avocado, and finally a handful of mixed greens. Drizzle with lemon juice. Add additional salt and pepper if necessary. Roll up tightly and enjoy immediately.