April Saunders, Author at Eats by April

Healthy Breakfast Bars You Can Grab and Go

February 22, 2020 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

My love affair with oatmeal was dead. Ok that's a little dramatic. Lemme back up...have you ever ate a food (or meal) a bunch of times and then suddenly get sick of it? I like to call those all "food jags". And I feel like we've all been there at some point in our food...

Easy Winter Soup with Beans

December 17, 2019 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Easy Soup Season is upon us! Usually, I call this "winter" :) I remember a few years ago I was soooo sick at Christmas. I literally couldn't even leave my bed Christmas eve and Christmas Day, except of course for putting on an excited face when Santa delivered two giant stuffed animals for the kids....

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds

November 25, 2019 by April Saunders 4 Comments

What to do with a massive contain of spinach? Make Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds of course :) Well, and add it everywhere else I can! Spinach in my smoothies (really - you gotta try it), spinach in mason jar salads, like these: [mk_image src="https://aprilsaunders.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_9588-1.jpg" group="_general" crop="false"] And let's not forget the...

Kid Friendly Pumpkin Scones

November 3, 2019 by April Saunders 2 Comments

I feel like sometimes my toddler truly lives on air. Well, maybe not air but he certainly has his food, ahem, preferences. I don’t want to label him “picky”. I think he’s just acting like a toddler. However, it can be quite unnerving as a dietitian when your 3 year old eats only the CUCUMBER...

Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut

September 9, 2019 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

First it’s $12 a head then it’s $2? Good example of supply and demand I guess…. [mk_image src="https://lovecarbscoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_9216.jpeg" image_size="full" group="_general" align="center" crop="true"] Whatever the reason, this cruciferous vegetable packs a nutritional punch so I glad it’s affordable again What’s so great about cauliflower and his cruciferous cousins? Well, eating broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower...

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?

June 24, 2019 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

If you've ever started and stopped a diet (and started and stopped another one), this blog post is for you. You know how when you start going keto and you're super on the program? You're skipping buns at the BBQ and you have avocado and bacon with every meal and you even start losing some...

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

June 7, 2019 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

It's finally, finally, finally spring! And slapping the sunblock on the kids and making lemonade on the weekends is a welcome change to winter we just had. (Someone who does not agree with me? Our dog. Poor Bruce Wayne, he would much rather summer was a quick flash of maybe a day or so. He...

Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing

October 25, 2018 by April Saunders 2 Comments

Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing sounds like an oxymoron. Wrapped in an enigma. Hidden in a labyrinth. Ok, I digress but seriously, who puts quinoa in cupcakes and then puts avocado on top?! Or so I thought... Quinoa is a great substitute for ingredients like white rice, pasta, etc. Kicking these...

Should I Buy Sugar Free Products? Probably Not.

July 16, 2018 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Should I buy sugar free products? is something I hear a lot from people when they're first diagnosed with prediabetes (and diabetes.) The grocery store shelves are really filling up with all sorts of products that claim to be “sugar free” on the label. But it makes you wonder if these products actually are “better” in...

Simple Haddock Quesadillas

June 29, 2017 by April Saunders 1 Comment

Here is one of my favourite recipes: Simple Haddock Quesadillas! Who doesn’t love food wrapped in a tortilla shell after all? It’s like biting into a present. This recipe is also a great way to get in the 2-3 servings of fish a week that is recommended for everyone (yes, that includes pregnant women and...

Healthy Breakfast Bars You Can Grab and Go

Easy Winter Soup with Beans

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds

Kid Friendly Pumpkin Scones

Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing

Should I Buy Sugar Free Products? Probably Not.

Simple Haddock Quesadillas

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