Next Bite Nutrition by Jen Casey, CNP | Vancouver Nutritionist and Health Coach
Making every bite count with healthy ingredients and healthy habits
Smoothies are convenient, quick, easy and healthy. Yet, I’ve heard from some that they “don’t feel full”, or are “hungry again in an hour”. The reason? Not enough protein and fat. Many get complicated with their smoothie, adding in 5 different fruits, 3 different super seeds, and protein powders. This can be quite difficult to [...]
This recipe is a modified version of the one in my Healthy Little Bites eBook. Like with any bliss ball recipe, the ingredient options are endless! So, I swapped out a few ingredients for others, as my pantry is limited due to the Covid-19 #socialdistancing and isolation that we are all experiencing. Doesn't mean you [...]
Chia seeds fall into the superfood category, and for good reason. These little seeds pack major protein punch, they are high in fibre, and they absorb ten times their weight in water, keeping you full for longer. I sneak chia seeds into my smoothies, baking, into dressings, bliss balls, and into my overnight oats. And, [...]
Can there be too many bliss ball recipes to try? I don’t think so! They’re my favourite healthy snack, always packed with all the healthy fats and just enough sweetness to bring me back from the mid-day slump. Bliss balls, or power balls, or protein bites...are always on my weekly meal plan list. They do [...]
Heart health, weight loss, clear skin, better digestion, more energy....these are just some of the reasons to include more plant proteins in your diet. You don't have to go full fledged vegetarian to benefit. Simpy incorporate one plant-based meal each day, or try a #meatlessmonday. The key to plant proteins is variety. Each plant contains [...]
Organic, rolled oats are a healthy soluble fibre, soothing on the digestive tract, and a perfect gluten-free grain alternative. Just as they are comforting internally, they are known to be just as soothing topically, on itchy and dry skin. Remember the chicken pox? That might have been your introduction to oatmeal baths! I use oats [...]