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Fall season has its perks ! Fall is the time to soak in the last bit of good weather before the winter . After a day spent outdoors, you can enjoy a warm and healthy evening indoors with our most popular meal kits . They can be found at Kaz Kitchen, Wixmart, Lola Confectionary and Silvercity !... #mealprep #fallseason #Sproutuottawa #healthy #deliciousmeals

Time to get in the fall spirit with some delicious vegan squash soup! Ingredients: 6 cups of butternut squash, chopped 1 onion, chopped ... 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup cilantro, minced 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp each: numeric, pink salt 1 can coconut milk Juice of 1 lime 3 cups vegetable broth 1.Roast squash, onions, and garlic with a little oil at 400F for 30 minuets 2.When done, add to a blender with the broth 3.Sauté ginger for a few minutes. Then add squash mixture. Stir and add everything else 4.Cook on low for about 10 minutes. Optional: Top with cilantro or pumpkin seeds! Try this vegan recipe out, and share your delicious creations with us! #vegan #delicious #sprout

It's Tips Tuesday! Today we are going to talk about hummus! Hummus is a very versatile food that pairs well with different dishes and snacks. It used widely in different cultures for its taste and richness. ... One thing to note about hummus is that it goes bad and turns pasty rather quickly if left out for periods of times. So keep it refrigerated as much as possible. Here is how you can use it before it goes bad! Hummus can be used as a healthy dip with crackers and vegetables . It can also makes for a healthy and dairy free creamy salad dressing. So we are going to share our recipe with you! Hummus dressing : 1 - 2 tsp of hummus 2- 1 tsp of olive oil or avocado oil 3- 1 tsp of vinegar 4- half a lemon

Ever heard of the Eat Well Plate idea? The Eat Well Plate idea shows you the types of foods you need to eat, if you’re to enjoy a healthy balanced meal. So what should your plate look like? Ideally your plate should be divided into quarters. With 1/2 the plate consisting of fruits and veggies, 1/4 of whole grains and 1/4 of healthy protein. Your fruits and vegetables are providing you with minerals and vitamins. Whole grains such as quinoa, rice, or whole grain pasta prov...ide you with fibre. And legumes, lean meats or plant based alternatives provide you with protein. We encourage you to try out more plant based proteins since they have more fibre and less saturated fat. You can apply the Eat Well Plate idea to any meal or snack. It’s all about being creative, and finding ways to incorporate various food groups in your meals. We want to see some of your balanced plate meals, send us pictures of your delicious meal ideas! #balancedplate #healthyeating #Sprout

Sprout is looking for a Development Coordinator! Are you interested in creating a positive impact in your community and have a passion for tackling food insecurity and food waste in communities across the city of Ottawa? Are you passionate about healthy living? If that sounds like you, come join our Sprout team!... As a Spout Development Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for looking into innovative ideas and opportunities for Sprout’s new direction in targeting both food insecurity and food waste. Deadline to apply is September 19th! Head over to Enactusuottawa.ca to get more info on this role and to apply.

Swipe right to make a smoothie! Smoothies are an excellent addition to your diet. They can be an excellent way start to your day , or an amazing pick me up after a particularly long one.The best thing about smoothies is that the combinations are nearly limitless and it's up to you to make it your own according to your preferences ! We like to have a few staple ingredients as a base to the smoothie (ex: bananas, mango, pineapple or berries), before adding more ingredients... to the mix. You can add a leafy vegetable and still have a delicious tasting smoothie, and as a bonus, you can have that nice vibrant green color After adding the base, you can use milk, water, coconut water or juice as the liquid of choice. Soy milk or almond milk work equally well and have the same effect on the smoothie. If you like to add a sweet, twist to your smoothies, consider putting dates, honey or maple syrup into the mix. Finally, if you want to feel fuller and satiated, you can add seeds and nut butter as a finishing touch before blending.