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Quinoa Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Looking for a recipe to wake up your taste buds?

Aly - The Zesty RD
May 3, 20211 min read
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What's so SUPER about SUPERFOODS?
Spoiler: the marketing.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Feb 25, 20213 min read
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Baby, I can see your HEALTH halo: A Quick History of Health Halos and How to Spot Them!
Everywhere I'm looking now, I am surrounded by your embrace. Baby, I can see your HEALTH halo!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Feb 1, 20217 min read
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Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Lentil Curry Soup topped with Roasted Chilli Chickpeas
Soup that warms the soul on a cold January day.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls (*no yeast*)
Turn those over-ripe bananas into breakfast / dessert magic with these vegan banana bread cinnamon rolls (no yeast or proofing required!).

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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Simple Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli
A warm chilli that will make your comfort food heart sing!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jan 11, 20211 min read
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SMASHED Chickpea Sammies
New Years Resolution to eat more plant-based meals? I've got the quick and easy recipe for you!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jan 2, 20211 min read
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Celiac disease & bone health: Will taking vitamin D & calcium supplements improve my bone density?
If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, you understand how important following a gluten-free diet is. But what about supplements?

Aly - The Zesty RD
Dec 30, 202010 min read
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Three Gift-Worthy Holiday Treats to Share with Your Loved Ones
Rockin' around the kitchen stove, baking Christmas treats for all!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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How much caffeine is too much caffeine? (Asking for a friend)
CAFFEINE - the life line of the working adult and stressed out student.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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27 Tips and Tricks to Have Your Food Last Longer and Avoid Food Waste
Do you ever groan when you throw out food you just bought? Check out these tips & tricks that could just save your produce & some $$$.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Oct 2, 20206 min read
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Vegan Pumpkin Bread with "Cream Cheese" Filling
HAPPY FALL Y'ALL! Bring on the pumpkin spice and everything nice!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Simple Guide to Healthy Eating in University
To do list:
1. Study
2. Go to lectures
3. Attend club meeting
4. Write notes
5. Do readings
6. Find time to eat?!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Sep 11, 20206 min read
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Raspberry Lemon Cashew "Cheesecake" Squares
Need something to cool you down on those hot summer days?! Try these refreshing raspberry lemon squares.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Don't settle for traditional salsa when you can have dessert salsa!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Aug 13, 20201 min read
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You See Nutrition Information in the Media
Nutrition information in the media can be confusing...how can a food be good for my health one week and bad the next week?

Aly - The Zesty RD
Aug 10, 20205 min read
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Blueberry Compote and Goat Cheese Flatbread
Where sweet meets savoury.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Facing Failure in Dietetics
Failing is hard. It is never the outcome that we wish...but it is also an extremely important part of the learning process.

Aly - The Zesty RD
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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Zoodle Salad with Orange Peanut Dressing
I've got oodles of zoodles!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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MHSc Nutrition Communication: The Program that Ignited My Zest for Nutrition
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a MHSc Nutrition Communication student? Step into my blog post to find out!

Aly - The Zesty RD
Jul 27, 20204 min read
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