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Egg Bites
Egg bites are extremely useful and handy in a rush for breakfast. Eggs are a great source of protein, and has a number of other micronutrients beneficial for our health and immunity. Eggs have been a target in the cardiovascular health space because of its cholesterol content. Dietary Cholesterol does not have a direct impact…
Overnight Oats
A tried and true breakfast I always come back to. I use this when I know I have to prepare something for breakfast because it’s been busy, but I can make a few portions of the oats ahead without washing another pot. Ingredients 1/3 to 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup milk of choice (cow’s…
Lentil Soup
The number of times I recommend a lentil soup to my patients is at least once a day. I make this myself at least once every 2 months, and even more often when my daughter was first starting solids- it was guaranteed something soft she would eat (proud dietitian mom), had iron, and protein. I…
Mapo Tofu
After having a baby and restarting a full time job while running private practice on the side, I have really streamlined my meals during the week. This is something that is near and dear to my Chinese culture, but adapted to make it as simple as possible. Ingredients 1 Tbsp neutral oil 1 Tbsp ginger…
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Hi, I’m Karen, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator based in Toronto. Food is a way of life for me, so I’m always exploring different ways and formats to food. Food can be fun, indulging, healing, and simple. Let’s not make things complicated!
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