Simple Zucchini Bread
Have you ever had someone drop a zucchini on your front door step, knock and then run away? No? It’s like Nicky Nicky Nine Doors but with sq
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Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Aug 30, 2018
Snacks with Benefits
What's a snack with benefits? Well, you've heard of friends with benefits, right? Well, along those same lines, a snack with benefit
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Aug 14, 2018
3 Foods That Get an Undeserved Bad Rap
There’s no one food that will make or break your diet on its own. There’s no one magical food. No one food is life shattering. Unless of cou
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jul 31, 2018
Five Tasty Toppers for Grilled Corn
Spread with butter or seasoned oil, corn is simple food at its best. Bonus: corn is nutrient-rich, with antioxidants that keep your eyes hea
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jul 11, 2018
Refresh: Watermelon Agua Fresca
Tired of plain water? Want a refreshing drink? You'll love this super simple, delicious refreshing drink made with just 3 ingredients!
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 27, 2018
Keep it Simple: Salad Bar Supper
Salad bar suppers are a staple in the summer at our house – especially after farmers market visits. I basically set it up the salad bar with
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 27, 2018
Two Salad Dressings You Need in Your Life
A good dressing can take your salad from ho hum to FANTABULICIOUS! Once you make homemade dressing, you won't want to go back to bottled
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Apr 3, 2018
One Bowl Banana Muffins
A warm, freshly baked, homemade muffin is the best for enjoying on a slow Sunday afternoon. With a big mug full of steamy tea. I know there’
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 28, 2018
Honey Roasted Blueberries
Have you ever popped a blueberry into your mouth, only to find they have no flavour? Humph! Here's a simple solution: roast them with ho
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 19, 2018
Is snacking good for you?
Any one out there love snacks as much as I do? Seriously, I pack a snack to take wherever I go. Drives my husband crazy, but I'm sure he
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 19, 2018
Vibrant Orange Raspberry Smoothie
In the (seemingly never-ending) winter months I recommend focusing on foods that are packed with nutrients to help keep you healthy and stro
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jan 16, 2018
Brain Food: Vibrant Broccoli Soup
The other day I was reading a study that found you can slow down brain aging by eating a daily serving of leafy green veggies. I say, "
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Dec 5, 2017
Super Moist Gingerbread Snack Cake
You'll want to grab this recipe for a really moist, cinnamon-y cake that’s one-bowl, flourless and made with a surprise ingredient: pump
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Nov 13, 2017
Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad
If you've ever turned down a carrot because you've heard that they are too high in sugar, listen up: that's bananas! Yes, carrot
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 17, 2017
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake
Anyone else tired of pumpkin recipes yet? No? Me either. Good thing ‘cause you won’t want to miss this one! There’s no cinnamon in sight,...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 5, 2017
Turkey Snack Jars 3 Ways
I created these turkey snack jars, with leftover turkey plus veggies and fruits, for when you need a snack that’s more than a nibble: they a
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Sep 8, 2017
3 reasons to put protein on your breakfast plate | Protein-packed sweet potato and turkey muffin tin
Breakfast is a prime time to pump up protein. Eating about 20 to 30 grams of protein is especially important for those of us aged 40 and ove
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 30, 2017
Celebrating Canadian Foods with a Dietitian Kitchen Party!
Have you ever wonder what happens in a dietitian’s kitchen? A whole lot of recipe creation, cooking, baking, and eating! Dietitians love...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 22, 2017
Simple Food: Salad on a Stick
Have you ever been to a summer back yard party and tried eating salad with a plastic fork while balancing a flimsy paper plate on your...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 22, 2017
Simple Food: Strawberry, Cucumber and Red Pepper Salad with Maple Drizzle
Looking for a sweet little salad that will knock the socks off your Canada Day barbecue guests? This is it! The crunchy-ness of cucumbers...
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