Food

Beets are one of the best plant sources of betaine (129 mg per 100 g serving), which lowers C-reactive protein levels, a marker of heart disease and chronic inflammation. Pea sprouts are high in beta carotene and vitamin A. Retinol, which is an active form of vitamin A, plays a pivotal role in the development of our immune cells, which fight off foreign invaders that cause inflammation.

Serves 4

Serves 4

Serves 4

Serves 4

Serves 4

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Makes 1 cup (250 ml)

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These whimsical treats have great flavour hooks: sweet, salty, earthy. Using silicone muffin cups that you can twist and bend allows for easier extraction of the popcorn cups.

Most often caramel popcorn is a sugar and fat bomb. Here’s a much healthier option that will appease anyone with a sweet tooth.

Spice up movie night or lift your spirits during a mid-afternoon energy slump with these popcorn bars full of nutritional goodness. The cardamom and orange zest are the surprise flavour boosters.

These dainty cookies are a whimsical afternoon pick-me-up accompanied by a cup of your favourite tea.

Apples and roses make a wonderfully exotic combination that is sure to appeal and delight.

These rustic baked eggs are so hardy that they are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The flavour of pot marigold (or calendula) petals closely resembles saffron, which pairs perfectly with the flavours of this dish.

This updated take on a classic roast chicken is perfect served at home to your family or as the star of your next dinner party.

These delicious dumplings are incredibly versatile—freely adjust according to your tastes and what is in your refrigerator. This recipe makes a lot, but these dumplings freeze well once assembled and before cooking for a quick meal on a busy night.

This hearty salad is a bright combination of the nutty ancient grain farro, crisp mixed greens, lemony chickpeas, sweet roasted grapes, and colourful petals—a meal as pleasing for the eyes as it is for the palate.

Sprouted buckwheat is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids. It’s high in iron and calcium, which help prevent osteoporosis, and lecithin, which fights cholesterol and helps cleanse the lymphatic system. When sprouted, the grain softens but retains a nutty flavour.

Quinoa is also a complete protein, and when sprouted—as opposed to cooked—a 1/2 cup (125 mL) serving contains 21 percent of the recommended daily amount of iron and more potassium than a banana. It also contains large amounts of vitamin B6, thiamine, and riboflavin. More importantly, it’s slightly nutty and bitter, so it pairs well with umami-rich miso and sweet maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.