Jessica Stopard RHN

Need a last minute Halloween treat? This Halloween snack may seem time consuming but I promise it’s quick and easy! Plus, they look so stinkin’ adorable (and I don’t mean Uncle Stinky) All you need are some organic apples and chocolate chips. If you are like me, there is a good chance you already have them on hand! ... Choose the apples that sit up the straightest, if possible and pull out any stems. Pierce a sucker stick into each apple. You can find these @bulkbarnfoods Melt some chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a non-plastic bowl that sits into a small pot. Bring the water to a boil and then turn off heat. Stir chips until smooth. Stick in your apple and spoon the chocolate on! Get creative with toppings such as chopped nuts or seeds, shredded coconut, white chocolate drizzle, candied ginger, flaked sea salt and more. Put on a baking sheet and let cool in the fridge. The chocolate should harden fairly quickly, especially if your apples are cool from the fridge to start. Happy chomping and haunting! #trickortreat #halloweensnacks #halloweentreats #healthyhalloween #candyapple #chocolateapples #happyhalloween #freefrom #healthysnacks #halloweenrecipes @ St. Catharines See more

Finally had a chance to try the cutest little superfruit... the cucamelon! This fruit is perfectly suited for Insta because it is so stinkin’ adorable. But it is more than that: While much tarter than I expected, these little guys are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as water of course!... It’s always a good idea to eat seasonally and locally while trying out new foods because it ensures you eat the nutrients you need most for the right time of year, plus the variety ensures you get a broad spectrum of nutrients to keep you cells (and tastebuds!) happy Have you tried a cucamelon? Aka the mouse melon #eathealthyfood #healthygut #eatgreen #veggielover #fruitlover #nutrientdense #antiinflammatory #phytonutrients #farmtotable #nutrivore #guthealth #guthealing #foodsensitivities #antiinflammatorydiet #healingfoods #healingwithfood #guthealing #eattoheal #nourishment See more

Lazy doesn’t mean unhealthy! It’s easy to equate laziness with processed or fast food but it doesn’t mean that eating healthy has to require hours of prep work or fancy recipes. Sometimes we need a quick snack or meal but we don’t want to be forced into takeout and there are tons of ways around that... Make sure every meal or snack includes a healthy source of carbohydrate (including a fruit or veggie), protein and fat for nutritional balance. Take today’s picture as a perfect example. Carb: GF whole grain cracker, protein: hemp hearts, fat: guacamole. Pair with some chopped or roasted veg and you have a surprisingly filling and healthy meal or snack depending on your portion size. Is this the perfect healthy meal? Likely not (although the definition of perfect varies). But it most definitely beats take out! What is your go-to quick meal or snack? #healthyrecipe #simplerecipe #hemphearts #guac #healthyfat #lazymeal #glutenfreemeals #simpleingredients #healthynothungry #wholefoodie See more

Um, excuse me Momma Nature... did you forget that it is still summer? While I’m bummed about the chilly temperature today, I’m going to think about sunshine lounging while I snack on these juicy berries. Did you know that berries are loaded with fibre, making them lower on the glycemic index and therefore help prevent you from constipation and feeling hangry! There dark, saturated colours also let you know they are rich in antioxidants making them excellent for brain ...health including cognitive function and memory - perfect for September learning #antioxidant #rasberries #blueberries #blackberries #constipation #guthealthy #guthealthmatters #fibre #healthynothungry #brainhealth #keepsummeralive #longlivesummer See more

Happy 5th birthday to this spunky gal She enjoyed this chocolate grain-free cake for her special day... just kidding, we ate it in honour of her birthday I love playing with you so that you can let your crazy out and I can hear your weird and wonderful voice. And of course, I live for every snuggle with my gal Kal... Do you celebrate your pet’s birthdays?

Did you know that sea vegetables have more minerals than any land vegetable? And have you ever even called your vegetables land vegetables? Probably not because our culture rarely eats sea vegetables let alone includes them as a staple. I like when things are super easy and Marinoe makes a blend of organic nori, sea lettuce and dulse that comes in a shaker bottle that makes it really convenient to sprinkle on anything. Yes anything - because it surprisingly does not ...make your food taste fishy. In fact, I could not taste the flakes at all in the dish in this picture. Time to start sprinkling and up your mineral intake! #seaweeds #nori #dulse #phytonutrients #nutrientdense #eatyourveggies See more