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Feb 9, 2017

#LentilsLoveVeggies Twitter Party!

Filling #halfyourplate with fruits and veggies is elevated when you add the perfect protein to it.  This is why we’ve…

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Feb 3, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Healthsome Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Article written by Veronica Shah of Healhsomeness Smoothies and smoothie bowls provide an easy and delicious way to combine plenty…

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Feb 1, 2017

Work Challenge Entries

We ran the #halfyourplate work challenge for two weeks and we were so impressed by the entries.  You found creative…

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Jan 24, 2017

What’s your favourite squash?

During the colder season, squash is in abundance.   This is the perfect time to expand your taste buds and try…

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Jan 17, 2017

New Years New Sides

asparagus-and-pea-risotto

Welcome to 2017!  We know it’s easy to overindulge during the holidays, which is why in January the most common…

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Jan 16, 2017

Half Your Plate at Work Challenge

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

We know the work day can provide a bit of a block for you trying to fill #halfyourplate so we…

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Jan 7, 2017

Filling Half Your Plate at the Grey Cup

Here at Half Your Plate we had the great opportunity to participate in the 2016 Grey Cup Festival in Toronto,…

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Jan 5, 2017

One Pot Pasta

I love the concept of one pot pasta.  All you have to do is put all your ingredients in a…

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Dec 16, 2016

In season recipes

Carrot and Squash Ginger Soup

Buying in season fruits and veggies will help you stick to your budget over the holidays.  But what do you…

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Dec 13, 2016

Roast Parsnips with Pumpkin Seed Green Onion Pesto

HYP Roast Parsnip

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Parsnips are my all-time favourite root vegetable, which makes them ideal for roasting. Their sweet…

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Dec 9, 2016

Nature’s Fast Food

Grocery Store Produce Wall

Fruits and veggies are not only absolutely delicious but they are nature’s fast food!  Ready to eat and most come…

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Dec 2, 2016

All about parsnips!

Parsnips

You may have overlooked the parsnip when you were up and down the produce aisle but we want to change…

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Nov 28, 2016

Fruit and energy ball skewers

Fruit and Energy Ball Skewers

Looking for a unique different way to serve your fruit?  Here’s a healthy snack, easy to make and perfect for…

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Nov 15, 2016

Spinach Dal with toasted spices & basmati rice

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 You can fill more than Half Your Plate with this traditional Indian dish. It’s a…

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Nov 14, 2016

All about Pomegranates

Pomegranate Photo

We’re featuring the delicious pomegranate as our fruit of the month!  If you’ve been shy about grabbing one of these…

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