Vegetarian Low Carb & Plant-Based Recipes by a Registered Dietitian

Vitamin D Foods For Vegetarians

By now, most of us have heard of the importance of Vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium (see post Getting Enough Calcium On A Dairy-Free Diet), and has the ability to decrease inflammation in the body (1). Vitamin D comes primarily from the sun, but in northern latitudes…

Hemp Vegan Pate on White Plate with Seed Crackers

This easy, healthy and delicious Hemp and Sunflower Seed Vegan Pâté is naturally gluten-free, free of processed ingredients, and contains 13 grams of protein per serving! Hemp hearts are a food that comes up daily in my practice. I recommend it to many of my clients as a great plant-based complete protein that offers a…

Raw Chocolate Hearts on White Plate on Wooden Background

Making 100% raw chocolate at home has never been easier, no added oils or fussing required. This Two Ingredient Raw Chocolate Recipe is as authentic as it gets and packed full of flavanols for an antioxidant punch! The use of chocolate medicinally dates back at least 3,000 years. The health benefits have been linked to…

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies with hemp milk

These three ingredient peanut butter cookies are super easy to make! They are also free of refined-sugar, grain-free, vegan, low-carb and paleo friendly. They tick all the boxes, and best of all - only one bowl required! Nothing better than a freshly baked cookie straight out of the oven. Have you ever gotten that urge…

Raw Almond Paleo Hummus With Seed Crackers

This delicious and simple Raw Almond Paleo Hummus Recipe is low-carbohydrate and suitable for those needing to manage blood sugar levels, or those following a keto or paleo style approach to eating. It is also free of chickpeas, which makes it suitable for anyone intolerant to legumes. I’ve been wanting to share this recipe for…

Low Carb Keto Cracker Recipe | GF Paleo

This low carb keto cracker recipe is so simple to make and no dehydrator required! These low carb crackers are free of refined grains, added oils, are paleo friendly, gluten-free and vegan. Eating healthy never tasted so good. When the days are long, there is more time spent with friends and family. Whether it be…

High protein steel-cut oats are a great start to any morning. They are also high in fibre, and sweetened with low glycemic index sweeteners making them a long-lasting breakfast providing sustained energy all morning. A healthy alternative to pancakes! Good source of protein! Now that I have your attention, let me elaborate on my bold…

Stacked Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate Chips Sprinkled

This recipe for these healthy soft pumpkin cookies is sponsored by iHerb, an online natural products store. Delicious and moist, these soft pumpkin cookies are low carb, gluten-free, paleo friendly, diabetic friendly and vegan! Working in a busy Diabetes Education Centre, I am always looking for new and exciting ways to get people excited about…

Moroccan Couscous Salad with Raisins with White Linen and Wooden Spoon

This easy Moroccan Couscous Salad with Raisins recipe is one of my go-to crowd pleasures. It is so simple to make, which is surprising given its complexity in flavour. It is impressive what a little orange zest and balancing of sweet, salty and citrus can do. This is one of my favourite autumn dishes. It…