Creamy Rapini Linguine

by Lisa Rutledge | Apr 10, 2016 | Recipe

This creamy rapini linguine dish was a recent creation from our kitchen. We love rapini but sometimes struggle to create a dish that is well balanced without too much tartness. We also tend to eat a lot of broccoli- which can get boring.  So to change things...

When reaching for the stars is a bad idea

by Lisa Rutledge | Mar 19, 2016 | Goal Setting, Healthy Living

Setting goals can be useful when we want to make a change- whether it be to our eating habits, activity levels or other areas of our lives. However, setting a goal that is not realistic can actually be more harmful than helpful. Actually reaching your goals is...

Mindful Eating Series with The Grounded Therapist (#1)

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 27, 2016 | Mindful Eating

  This time of year you can’t glance at any social media feed without being bombarded with (bad) advice on how to lose weight/be healthy/shape up. There IS an alternative to all that diet & clean eating crazy speak: Mindful Eating. I understand that it...

[Recipe] Luscious Rice and lentil pilaf

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 25, 2016 | Recipe

Luscious Rice and lentil pilaf   With hints of cinnamon, cumin and coriander, this pilaf warms hearts and bones. The ingredients are not only inexpensive but are easy to find and likely already in your pantry. Paired with a side salad, this meal is completely...

Your Guide to Eating (and enjoying!) Beans and Pulses

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 19, 2016 | Advice on Specific Foods, Healthy Eating

Co-written with Jenna West, dietetic intern You may have heard that the UN Generally assembly has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. The point of this campaign is to shine alight on the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating more pulses. If...