Healthy – Two Wild Tides

Meditterean Vibes: Healthy Pasta Salad

June 3, 2019 | Leave a Comment

I was in a rush to get to work a few days ago and needed something quick to pack in my lunch bag. I was feeling tired of the same old staples I’d been eating and certainly sick of eating unhealthy lunches from cans, boxes, and fast-food chains. Needless to say, I’d fallen into a bit of a rut when it came to meal-prepping. I didn’t have much in my fridge, but I did have some veggies that needed to be used up. Keep reading to see what I came up with (and that I haven’t been able to stop making since!)

I feel like this dish is Mediterranean-inspired. It’s super healthy with lots of vitamins and healthy fats. Plus it’s filling without feeling heavy.

What you need for the salad:

1 cup pasta (use gluten-free if desired)
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 cup tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 tbsp hemp hearts

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

For the dressing, you’ll need:

1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp cane sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a dish, then toss with salad ingredients. Other ingredients that would taste good are olives and feta cheese. Enjoy hot or cold!

Let us know if you try this recipe by commenting below, sending us an email, or reaching out on social media, @twowildtides.

Happy meal-prepping,
char

Foolproof Grocery List

May 6, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Grocery shopping can quickly become expensive and a dreaded chore– unless you shop at Costco and enjoy ALL the free samples. In order to maximize your time, budget, and health, check out this foolproof grocery list that we created. For your convenience, download it to your phone or print it off and take it to the store with you.

Modify this to meet your own dietary/budgeting needs. For example, vegans or vegetarians would obviously eliminate the animal-based protein. I usually buy one or two items from each category every week or so. Balance is key.

Happy grocery shopping! (and don’t forget to treat yourself!)
-char

Healthy Matcha Milkshake

April 29, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Any Booster Juice lovers out there familiar with the matcha monsoon? It’s one of my favourite treats to get on campus or at the airport. Of course, while smoothie joints offer healthier alternatives to sodas, they are still loaded with sugar. We recreated the matcha monsoon at home with dairy free ingredients and a lower sugar content.

Organic matcha powder is known to have many health benefits, including antioxidants for healthy skin and hair. Consumption of matcha powder or matcha green tea has even been linked to weight loss, energy boosts, and prevention of heart disease and diabetes (although these studies are limited). Health benefits or not, matcha is still a delicious flavour that a lot of people enjoy.

For the milkshake, you will need:
1 tbsp matcha powder (too much creates a bitter taste)
1.5 cups vanilla or coconut dairy-free ice cream
1 cup of vanilla almond or coconut milk
1 tbsp lemon juice (I read somewhere that lemon brings out matcha’s health benefits)
2 tbsp maple syrup for extra sweetness
1 cup of spinach for bonus healthfulness (totally optional!)

Add all the ingredients to a blender (I use a Magic Bullet) and blend until completely smooth.

I love this drink with breakfast, on the way to school, or for with a burger and fries. It’s so sweet and delicious. Enjoy!

xoxo,

char

Fighting the Flu: Our Best Tips for Beating a Cold

September 27, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Cold and flu season is upon us. No matter how hard we try to nourish our bodies to have the strongest immune system, we all catch a common cold once in a while– and we all have tried-and-true remedies that we swear by. Today we’re sharing our best tips in the hopes that we can help you kick your cold to the curb and be back on your feet in no time.

Eat all the oranges. This one my Dad taught me– and it works! As soon as I feel a cold coming on I start eating as many oranges as my body can handle. Freshly-squeezed OJ works too.
Neo Citran. Also a habit inherited from my Dad. I drink two mugs of this a day when I’m sick with a cold and it makes me feel better every time. It’s also great to put you to sleep when a cough is keeping you up. This stuff is powerful.
Sri Lankan Ayurvedic tea. When I was traveling in Sri Lanka earlier this year, I came down with a nagging cold. There was no sign of Neo Citran and the oranges couldn’t battle it off on their own, so I thought: “might as well try to cure it the local way!” Some of the locals I talked to recommended this tea, which is a blend of herbs and spices, and it worked pretty well. I brought it home with me and now I use it every time I have a cold. It might just be the placebo effect or the natural course of the cold, but I really do believe it works. It doesn’t taste great (I think it tastes like my hot yoga studio…) but it works. Like Buckley’s, but healthier. You can get it on Amazon!
Hot showers or baths. I find the steam really helps with sinus blockage. Diffuse some essential oils while you’re in there.
Sweat sesh. Don’t do this too soon– you need to rest when you’re sick. But, I always find that if I go to hot yoga on the tail end of my cold, it really helps to sweat it out and keep it from lingering. Going hard at the gym or visiting a sauna might work too.

What are your holy grail flu hacks? Let us know in the comments or share them on social media (@twowildtides), we would love to try them!

Feel better soon!!
char

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7 Recipes You’ll Love This Fall

September 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is the first day of Fall. Where has the Summer gone?! We are sad that Summer is coming to an end but we are so stoked about the rich scents, flavors, and colors of Autumn. Who wouldn’t be? We love the transition into crisp weather, layered clothing, and old routines. It is the time of year for autumn veggies, yummy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and hot soup instead of cold salads. Here are some of our favorite healthy recipes for Fall:

Healthy Apple Sunflower Muffins

Apples and cinnamon are a staple for Autumn. Bonus points if you pick the apples yourself!

3 Summer Sangria Recipes for Sunny Days

The sangria doesn’t have to end with Summer. Patio season is still on for a short while! The second sangria recipe in this article just screams Fall! (yeah– more apples and cinnamon)

Easy, Healthy Weeknight Meal: Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

These warm meatloaf muffins are great for chillier days. We had them with sweet potato, but any Autumn veg will do!

Quick & Easy Nutty Banana Breakfast Cookies

Use up those Summer bananas with this delicious breakfast cookie recipe. Why not start and end your day with the sweet and comforting taste of cinnamon and nutmeg? (you’re probably starting to see a trend here…)

Quick and Easy Nutty Granola

Swap the yogurt for oatmeal and sprinkle this delicious granola on top for a warm, nutty breakfast that will satisfy all of your cravings and keep you full until lunch.

Warm Winter Salad

We know this is technically called a ‘Winter Salad’ but we think it is definitely acceptable during the Fall as well. Have fun with this recipe and try roasting multiple varieties of squash instead of just one!

A Delicious Farm Fresh Meal

The best thing about Autumn is visiting the farm during harvest season. The above recipe features amazing September farm-fresh ingredients you are sure to love.

What is your favorite fall meal? Missing from this list is one of my faves that I’ve yet to master: butternut squash soup. If you have a recipe for it, link it below or email it to me, I’d be so grateful!

xoxo,
char