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 »

Recently my home city got a couple new frozen yogurt shops…you have no idea how happy this makes me. I must admit that frozen yogurt is one of my food obsessions.

Then, there are all those fun toppings you can add. Sometimes I get a little carried away Continue reading »

In the last couple months I’ve started trying those trendy, “calorie free” noodles…and I have to say I really like them. I remember hearing about them years ago and it was hard to find places that sold them. I guess I wasn’t Continue reading »

We’re always making new versions of the classic No Bake Cheesecake. It’s one of our family’s favourite recipes, not just because it tastes amazing, but because it’s a fairly low calorie, high protein, low sugar, gluten free, and oh-so creamy. The other cool thing about this 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 »

Staying healthy during the holidays is a bit of a challenge. There’s so much delicious temptation at your beck and call all day long.

Thankfully, there are some things we can do so we don’t fall completely apart at the buffet table. For Continue reading »

I haven’t been around on Colourful Palate much lately…and I miss it. Right now I’m trying to learn how to balance everything with college, freelancing, family, and social life. I guess my blog is the first thing to go!

However, I’m going to Continue reading »