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Fiddlehead season is here! After a long winter, fiddlehead season has finally arrived. Not familiar with fiddleheads or just want to learn a bit more about them, and how to cook them safely? Keep reading! You may have seen fiddleheads in the wild and not even realized it. That's because they are the furled fronds of a fledgling fern! The fiddlehead is the spiral of the plant that would unroll into a new frond of the fern plant. They are harvested before they unfurl, early in the season. Only the fiddleheads from certain fern varieties are safe to consume. Fiddleheads should never be eaten raw and must be cooked a certain way to be safe to eat, so be sure to follow the instructions below. Fiddleheads have been part of traditional diets in Northern France since the Middle Ages, and amongst many North American Indigenous populations for centuries. They are also popular in Asian cuisine dishes like gulai pakis.

If you're looking for an easy, nourishing dish that checks all the boxes, this Three Bean Salad is about to become a staple in your house! It's got plant-based protein, a satisfying texture, and serious health benefits. Made with chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans, this colourful salad is more than convenient and budget-friendly. It's also a fibre powerhouse, and fibre is a nutrient that most of us are not getting enough of! Did you know Health Canada estimates that Canadians are only getting about half of the fibre they should be getting in their daily diet?! Fibre is extremely important for so many different reasons, from heart health to a healthy gut microbiome to helping you feel satiated longer. Recipe makes about 4 servings and lasts 4-5 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.

A burst of sunshine in a cup! This Orange Collagen Creamsicle Smoothie tastes like a nostalgic frozen treat, but with a nourishing twist. Packed with vitamin C and sweetened naturally with honey with the addition of collagen, this is a refreshing was to support your immune system as well as your skin, hair, nails, and joints! Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in your body, but as you age, your natural collagen production slows down. So, supplementing with collagen is a great way to keep joints (and other connective tissues), skin, hair, and nails healthy.










