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vegan - runner - swimmer - yoga -  nurse - lover of food and outdoors

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CALIFORNIA BURGER - Vegan/Gluten free Marinated tempeh patty, melted Daiya cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, coconut bacon, and chipotle mayo on a GF bun.

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Burlington Chilly Half Marathon 

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Back to the chilly runs in the ninja gear

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Day at the Cafe --> Nutbar is a superfood snack cafe that uses organic ingredients and makes their own almond, coconut and cashew milks! 

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Post 15 Miler Indulgence ---> Chocolate Zucchini Muffin (Vegan) feat. Banana/Blueberry/Spinach Sunwarrior Protein Shake and ++H2O

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Hummus is one of my food staples, so easy to make and high in protein! I tend to shake it up and change the flavours so I don’t get bored of it. The hummus I made today is spicy chipotle to warm me up a bit on this rainy day. 

Best served with Mary’s organic crackers, veggies, or mixed in a salad!

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These sunny days call for one of my favourite summery meals - lettuce wrap tex mex tacos!

Cabbage leaves with homemade guac, black beans, quinoa, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, and siracha! 

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#justdoit

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“It’s only cold if you’re standing still”

Winter running essentials - First time running 16 miles! Piling on the miles in anticipation of the Toronto marathon. 

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These snacks are deceiving... What appear to be chocolate chip cookies are actually high protein (vegan) chickpea  peanut butter cookies with cacao nibs. 

One is missing because I just couldn't contain myself

Simple ingredients: chickpeas, peanut butter, baking soda, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cacao nibs

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Quinoa & marinated adzuki beans on shredded raw kale with goji berries, heirloom grape tomatoes, cucumber, toasted mixed nuts, parsley, cilantro, sunflower sprouts, grilled sweet potato & tofu steaks with peanut lime dressing!

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Prepping my meals for the next couple days... so important to fuel myself during my 12 hours shifts! Keeping it simple with salads with added tofu and quinoa and my favourite lemon tahini dressing. 

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Maybe I’m crazy, maybe I love running. Never thought that day would come when I would be running in snow, wind, and -15 Celsius. 

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Brunch tastes better after 12 miles! 

100% Vegan and Gluten Free

- Breakfast tacos with scrambled tofu, tempeh bacon, red cabbage, sunflower seeds, green onion, and vegan garlic mayo w/ home fries

- Blueberry almond pancakes with scrambled tofu and grilled vegan sausage

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Contrary to popular belief it IS possible to eat a healthy lunch out. Try to incorporate as many veggies into each meal as possible. Hydrate and keep lunch light to keep you energized for the entire day!

Lunch: Fully loaded avocado (brown rice, peanut sauce, and sprouts), superfood salad, leek and potato soup.

GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN

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“The Fighter” - I have been fighting off a lot of stress lately with all the change in my life. Juices combat the effects of stress and act as a natural antidepressant. The extra nutrition leaves me feeling cleansed and calm. This deep green juice supports immune function and has a high antioxidant content which combats the effects of stress (free radicals). Incorporate some green drinks into your life!

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++Protein Salad to keep me fuelled through the day!

In my bowl: grilled tempeh, tofu, avocado, chickpeas, dried cranberries, adzuki beans, red cabbage, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and greens with lemon tahini dressing!