by BrachaKopstick | Jun 26, 2018 | Dinner, fodmap, sides
Whole grains and veggies make a fresh and tasty side salad perfect for summer meals. Make if for your next patio party or potluck BBQ, it’s gluten free and FODMAP friendly, refreshing and satisfying. Mixing grains gives slight texture differences, and is a...
by BrachaKopstick | Jun 12, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, snack
Greek yogurt blueberry hemp bites are your summer’s essential energy boosting snack. Quick to make and fun to eat, they’re loaded with probiotics, antioxidants, fibre, and omega 3 & 6 fats. Snacking is always essential, but summer’s longer...
by BrachaKopstick | May 28, 2018 | Dinner, healthy eating, Lunch, sides
Spinach & tomato fettucini is the summer side you need to bring to your next picnic or pot-luck! The perfect balance of veggie and pasta, it adds colour and flavour to any spread. I like pasta; it’s quick to make, stores for really long in the pantry, can...
by BrachaKopstick | May 9, 2018 | Dinner, fodmap
These baked chicken patties make quick meal prep and are a great alternative to red meat. And they’re gluten free and FODMAP friendly! Chicken patties are fun to eat; they’re like cookies! But I’m not a fan of standing over a stove and individually...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 15, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, mindful eating, snack
Snacks are an important part of everyone’s eating regimen. With their smaller appetites, and active days, kids need snacks to meet their nutrient needs over the course of the day. Adults, too, need snacks to get us through the day. With busy schedules and long...
by BrachaKopstick | Feb 9, 2018 | fodmap, healthy eating, soup
Chunky tomato cabbage soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food. And this one is so simple to make, you’ll be enjoying it in no time! Cook up a batch and enjoy the leftovers for days. Or pop it in the freezer for some busy time. This recipe is SO simple to make,...
by BrachaKopstick | Jan 29, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, snack
Granola bars are the ultimate energy-boosting snack, and these are so simple to make because they don’t even need any baking! These are great for traveling, because they’re portable, are protein and fibre-full (AKA the stuff that makes and keeps us...
by BrachaKopstick | Dec 15, 2017 | breakfast, fodmap, healthy eating, snack
Quinoa berry cookies make a great make-ahead breakfast. They’re quick to make, and freeze well, so all you gotta do is pop a couple in the oven in the AM, and enjoy a whole grain, fruity, delicious brekkie! I considered making these like a pancake, but I am not...
by BrachaKopstick | Dec 11, 2017 | healthy eating
I’m a big pasta fan. I can easily eat it 2-3 times a week (and that’s saying a lot. I like variety in my food😊). This is NOT an ad, nor a sponsored post despite the pictures. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll be familiar with my weekly...
by BrachaKopstick | Nov 8, 2017 | breakfast, Children, dessert, healthy eating, snack
Apple and cinnamon is one of my favorite autumn flavour combinations. Apples are in season, and they just scream for cinnamon! In my family, muffin tops are a hot-commodity, so when making these cookies, I tried for a fluffy muffin consistency. The secret is to...
