It can be challenging to start a health and wellness journey and implement changes when you don’t feel confident in the kitchen. In addition, healthy eating is often viewed as ‘not tasty’. Pairing nutrition goals with resources to improve confidence in the kitchen can be a great way to cement changes in your life and empower you to create enjoyable meals.
With all the recipes and resources out in the world these days it can be overwhelming for you to determine which recipes are a good fit for their goals and lifestyle. I understand that resources you can take home and use in the kitchen can be a big help to improve your confidence and get you started.
Sedona North Recipe Collections:
I have prepared several recipe collections (20-30 recipes in each collection) with certain populations in mind.
Examples include:
- Mediterranean Living
- Bento Lunch Boxes
- Snacking for Gluten and Dairy Sensitivities
- Sizzling Summer Salads and Grilling
- GERD Defense
- Balancing Your Blood Sugars
- Eating Well on a Budget
- Breakfast Bliss
- Eating Well for Athletic Performance
- Low FODMAP
- Love Your Heart
- Energy Ball Collection
- Smoothie Collection
And MORE.....
If nothing there seems right for you, I can also customize recipe collections with your nutrition goals in mind.
Furthermore, there are many resources available online but not all of them are suitable for you. Let’s break down some of the resources that may help you in reaching your goals:
Dietitians of Canada Cookspiration Website
This recipe bank has a wide range of recipes from beginner to more advanced, all provided by Dietitians. This site also has a meal planner tool, which can help with further client education and empowerment.
Cookspiration
Canada Food
Food guide kitchen - Canada's Food Guide
Food Network
The Food Network website does have some great beginner guides for cooking basics and knife skills. For individuals who are new to cooking, learning how to properly use a knife, cook an egg, etc., can make a huge difference in improving confidence and building a strong foundation.
Food Network Canada | Best Easy Recipes & Cooking Tips
Are you looking for ways to incorporate more legumes into your meals? Legumes (peas, beans and lentils) have wonderful health benefits including heart health, blood sugar control, weight management and are a source of plant-based protein.
I really enjoy this website for inspiration on how to get started incorporating more legumes into your lifestyle.
Pulses: Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Dry Peas | Pulse Pledge
