Colourful Palate

Several months ago I started reading a book called “Trim Healthy Mama”. I was very impressed with their philosophy of food, wellness, and weight loss…it was extremely balanced, yet; refreshingly different than the other health/wellness books I’ve read in the past. Their viewpoints were similar to Continue reading »

Last night I was happily eating my favourite healthy dessert when the thought came to me…

“Charissa, you haven’t shared this piece of heaven on your blog yet…”

So today’s missions to share one of the yummiest AND ridiculously simple treats ever. It’s pretty low in Continue reading »

Over the last several weeks I have been doing a lot of low carbing. I find that, personally, my body is just happier with less carbs (especially grains). Gluten hasn’t been on my radar for over a month either and I barely miss it. Of course, when I Continue reading »

When I was growing up, I remember waking up to the warm scent of homemade baked oatmeal. On those cold, dark fall mornings there was just no breakfast that was cozier!  It’s just the best autumn breakfast ever – it makes waking up early much less painless.

It’s also low calorie, low fat, and Continue reading »

This omelet is my Dad’s absolute favourite meal ever. Whenever we go to a certain restaurant he always orders this fluffy omelet stuffed with juicy fruit and whipped cream. Always. Continue reading »

I’m on this kick where I’m trying to have supergreens every day. I guess I have Sophie from Philosophie to thank for it. She sent me a package of her Green Dream superfood blend and I’m adding it to everything. Well, not quite everything.

However, I put it in my protein pancake the other day and it

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You know me, always trying to cram extra protein into my diet. I did a new thing the other day and added protein powder to my oatmeal. It turned into the best thing ever. Continue reading »