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My Favourite Oatmeal Substitute

February 16, 2017 by Carolyn Coffin

My Favourite Oatmeal Substitute

So many people I know love to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Heck, I used to love eating oatmeal for breakfast!

It’s quick.

It’s easy.

It’s delicious.

And its fiber content and cholesterol-lowering properties have earned it a reputation for being one of the healthiest and most virtuous of breakfast choices amongst modern health-conscious eaters.

I’m not saying oatmeal is a bad choice – especially if you’re a high calorie burner or athlete – but from a nutrient-density and insulin-stimulating standpoint, there are better options. (Like bacon and eggs with a side of sweet potatoes and avocado. Mmm!) [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cook Better Food In Less Time Tagged With: breakfast, oatmeal

4 Real Food Breakfast Recipes

February 8, 2017 by Carolyn Coffin

4 Real Food Breakfast Recipes

What should I eat for breakfast?

It’s arguably the most frequently asked question I get from people after they discover that cereal, French toast, and pancakes rank pretty low amongst nutrient-dense breakfast options.

After I put in my plug for veggie and meat-based omelettes, green smoothies, Greek yogurt topped with nuts, seeds, and fruit, or the classic bacon and eggs, I drop this little truth bomb… pancakes aren’t entirely off the menu. It’s possible to create some incredible tasting real food-approved pancakes. Seriously.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cook Better Food In Less Time Tagged With: breakfast, pancakes

Video recipe: 2-cheese sausage & apple omelet

June 30, 2016 by Carolyn Coffin

2-Cheese Sausage and Apple Omelet

Do you have a favourite breakfast? Ours is a 2 (or 3)-cheese sausage and apple omelet.

Last week I posted a picture of this delicious masterpiece on Facebook with instructions to “like” if you wanted to see a video of my husband making it. It was such an engaging post so — as promised — here’s the video.

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Filed Under: Cook Better Food In Less Time Tagged With: breakfast, omelet

Pat: “Cancer is hard. Changing your diet isn’t hard”

August 27, 2015 by Carolyn Coffin

She said goodbye to heartburn, aches and pains, and a few extra pounds.

She said hello to a good night’s sleep and finally enjoying cooking for the first time in her life!
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Success Stories Tagged With: breakfast, cancer, heartburn, joint pain, sleep, weight loss

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