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Working 9-5 ❌ yeah more like 9-6 and then again from 8-11 🤨 As a CPA in Taxation, this is a busy month for me. The last thing I want to be thinking about - when 5 o’clock rolls around - is what to make for dinner when I’ve only just started my TO-DO List for the day! Having meals like this CHICKPEA AND POTATO CURRY tucked away in the freezer is one of my simple MEAL PREP STRATEGIES for getting a healthy meal on the table during busy weeknights (especially during busy season)! Soups, chilies, stews and curries are perfect make ahead freezer friendly meals! SO next time you cook up a big pot of goodness, be sure to make a double (or triple batch) so you can start building your own FREEZER STASH of meals. This CHICKPEA AND POTATO CURRY is delicious and comforting. Full of warming spices and made with simple pantry staples. It’s the perfect weeknight meal served with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro quite simply on its own. We usually enjoy this curry with fluffy basmati rice but of course a side of warm naan bread is always welcomed for delicious dipping! I also added a generous sprinkle of @nowfoodscanada Organic Whole Brown Flax Seeds because I like the subtle crunch along with the cumin seeds in this recipe AND it’s busy season so I need all the nutrient dense foods I can get to help support me physically and mentally with the added stress and fatigue. FLAX SEEDS are high in FIBER, loaded with OMEGA-3 fatty acids and a source of Calcium + Iron + Potassium. When shopping for flaxseed look for WHOLE, ORGANIC and RAW. For GROUND FLAXSEED👉 it’s best to grind up these tiny seeds from whole right before you want use them because the oils in flax are delicate and can begin to break down once they are exposed to air and even light. >>> GET THE RECIPE >>> CLICK the link in my BIO 🔝 and *SUBSCRIBE* to be the first to receive the recipe for this CHICKPEA AND POTATO CURRY direct to your inbox! Curious 🧐 What’s your BUSY time of year (or month) for you? @VistaMagCanada #VistaMagCanada #VistaAmbassador #VistaMagazine #Partner_NowFoodsCanada #NowFoodsCanada #FlaxSeed #CertifiedOrganic #WholeFlaxSeeds #VeganBaking #Phytoestrogens #HormoneBalance https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlLwPGpe3M/?igshid=m6o345grfkuw

In a sea of processed and refined foods where the ingredient list is sometimes longer than a short story 🙄 it’s nice to find products as simple and delicious as this CHOCOLATE DATE SPREAD made locally by @healthy_genie No artificial flavours. No refined sugars. No preservatives. Made with just three ingredients 👉 DATES, TAHINI and COCOA! The depth of flavour is incredible and the possibilities are endless with this rich and velvety spread. Bake • Dip • Drizzle • Spread... ...or TOP your oatmeal, smoothie or chia pudding with this satisfying rich blend of wholesome ingredients. 👉 Use this code and receive 20% off your first order: ILOVEDATES @vistamagazinecanada #VistaMagCanada #VistaAmbassador #VistaMagazine #HealthyGenie #DateSpread #OntarioMade #ChocolateSpread #datesyrup #partner_healthygenie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ7KFUSJ0aG/?igshid=s7spjzedugg1

This is what happens when I can’t decide between a creamy bowl of nice cream or a delicious fruit smoothie 👆 . . Good thing @vistamagcanada arranged for me to try out @nutes.nutrition Frozen Superfood Smoothie Pucks - which made the smoothie part of this bowl super easy. I just reached into the bag, pulled out 2 frozen smoothie pucks, dropped them into my blender along with coconut water and blended until smooth. Smoothie done ✔️ . . If you follow me regularly you know that I am all about nourishing the body with nutrient-dense food and take a pass on artificial flavours and colours as well as added sugar. NUTES checks all my boxes and there is no compromise on TASTE! That’s important especially when it comes to my kids 👧🏻👦🏻🧒🏻👦🏻 . . Their range of delicious flavours are packed with vibrant fruits, leafy greens, superfoods like chia seed and hemp seed and no ‘weird’ stuff. I also appreciate that NUTES Superfood Smoothies are not pasteurized, which is a heating process that can damage the vital nutrients in your smoothie or juice. . . Real food. Real ingredients. Real good! . . NUTES is a local Canadian company and available across many stores in Ontario including @sobeys and in case you don’t find them at your local grocer, ask the store manager to bring them in! . . In my bowl 👉 Nice Cream (frozen bananas blended with a splash of water) + Go Go Green Nutes Frozen Smoothie Pucks (banana, pineapple, organic celery juice, spinach, kale, coconut, hemp seed and chia seed) blended with coconut water. . . . #vistamagcanada #vistaambassador #vistamagazine #partner_nutesnutrition #neednutes #getnutes #sobeyslookforlocal #superfoodsmoothies https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEhLaUpN7Z/?igshid=pxeanehnfk28

🎧 PODCAST #2 is live! How amazing to be featured on an another PODCAST this week! It was so exciting to be featured on The NATURAL HEALTH INFLUENCER PODCAST @naturalhealthinfluencer and an honour to be part of the Vista Magazine community @vistamagcanada as the Ambassador program maintains the same Vista lifestyle philosophy of prevention before remedy. In this episode I share... ▪️How I started on MY JOURNEY to health and how meal prepping has helped me and my family maintain a healthy lifestyle ▪️How you can get the most out of MEAL PREPPING by having a PLAN ▪️Meal Prep STORGE tips and how to REHEAT pre-prepared meals safely without using the microwave! ▪️Meal Prepping for people for PICKY EATERS or those with ALLERGIES 🎧 EPISODE 07 Healthy Meal Prep with Angela Moscarelli 👉 Head to the @naturalhealthinfluencer and download the episode now or listen on your favourite PODCAST player. Don’t forget to subscribe to the NATURAL HEALTH INFLUENCER PODCAST as they feature natural health specialists each week to address your common health questions concerns. 👉 Looking forward more HEALTHY MEAL PREP ideas and EASY delicious RECIPES? Click the LINK IN BIO and **SUBSCRIBE** @guidedwellnessbyangela to join the GuidedWellness Community and receive meal prepping tips and recipes delivered straight to your inbox! . . . Thank you for listening and your support 🙏🏻 #grateful . . . #mealprep #mealprepsunday #mealprepping #healthlifestyle #healthyrecipes #naturalhealth #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticnutritionist #naturalnutrition #prevention #momblogger #momoffour #healthymealprep #holisticliving #holisticwellness #holistichealthcoach #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightmealsmadeeasy #easymealprep #easymealprepideas #mealprepstorage #guidedwellness https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqNSg1Jd1j/?igshid=16euncwsifpyj

PODCAST is live! LINK IN BIO What an honour to be featured on the SHE SPEAKS podcast by The Great Canadian Woman @thegreatcanadianwoman In this episode we’re talking all things MEAL PREP and I share... ▪️How meal prepping can help you and your family eat HEALTHIER balanced meals and snacks ▪️Effective and EASY to follow meal prep strategies to help take the overwhelm out of dinner time ▪️How to get ORGANIZED when it comes to food prepping for the week 🎧 EPISODE 037 Angela Moscarelli - Meal Prep Made Easy https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-037-meal-prep-made-easy/ 👉 Head to the LINK in my bio and download the episode now or listen on your favourite PODCAST player. SUBSCRIBE to the SHE SPEAKS podcast and follow @thegreatcanadianwoman platform to support and grow alongside other empowering Canadian women. Share this post with your bestie and TAG someone you know that would benefit with some easy to follow meal prep strategies ⤵️ Don’t forget to SAVE this post for future MEAL PREP inspiration 😉 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgEKxzpJsL/?igshid=yp9s37k4umg0

Let’s stop and enjoy these vibrant radishes from my garden, as we talk MINERALS for a quick sec... Our bodies can manufacture some vitamins but it cannot make MINERALS. Minerals come from the EARTH (soil, rocks and water). That means that if mineral nutrients are present in the soil where our food is grown, those minerals will be provided to us when we eat that food. Sadly the food grown our soil today may not contain all of the mineral nutrients it once as a result of... ▪️Environment (soil depletion, pollution) ▪️Modern farming practices (use of fertilizers, same crop farming) Mineral deficiencies are becoming more and more prevalent due to... ▪️Food processing and refining process (white flour, white rice, white sugar...) which strips away vital nutrients. ▪️Diets low in fresh fruits and vegetables and high in processed foods. ▪️Consumption of high-sugar foods, caffeine and alcohol which can flush away or deplete body minerals. Minerals (like vitamins) are vital to both our physical and mental health. They are a basic part of every cell in our body including blood, nerve and muscle cells, even our pearly whites and bones. Minerals aid in the production of energy (metabolism) and they can help with muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood and tissue formation. ❓What are some ways to ensure our bodies have optimum mineral levels ❓ 🌈 Eat the rainbow. Consume a variety of nutrient dense whole foods. 👨‍🌾 Support small farmers. Buy local fruits, vegetables and grains of possible. ♻️ Composting. Nourish the soil in an effort to put back basic elements into the soil so we can get them back from Mother Earth. 🥕 Plant a garden. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables form your own composted garden. 🚫 Limit refined and processed food which has poor mineral content. >>>> when it comes to your health and well-being... ...Grab The Bull By The Horns (or your radishes by the radish leaves) and commit to eating more fruits and vegetables everyday! . . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvSdTFpiKq/?igshid=1lvxpaj3fktqx

Zucchini Fritters with a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce . . Using up the last zucchini from my garden along with some fresh dill to make these tasty ZUCCHINI FRITTERS and this delicious CREAMY LEMON DILL SAUCE! . . Everyone tends to have their own spin on how to make fritters like these 👉 for mine I like to use chickpea flour instead of all purpose and I really can’t be bothered squeezing out the grated zucchini and they turn out just fine! For flavourings I like to add a bit of finely chopped onion, powdered garlic and sea salt and an egg to keep all that yumminess together! . . In my house you won’t find me frying anything in a thick layer of oil and there’s no exception with these fritters. I treat these just like I’m making a batch of pancakes with just a light brushing of coconut oil onto a skillet. No deep frying or greasy fritters for me thanks and trust me you’ll enjoy them better this way. They come out lighter and fluffier. Oh and of course I give them a generous sprinkle of sea salt while they’re still hot! . . Ok enough about the fritters and on to the sauce... . . This tangy yogurt dipping sauce is the real reason I love making these ZUCCHINI FRITTERS in the first place. It’s packed with freshly chopped dill, a healthy dose of fresh lemon juice and a bit of finely chopped garlic because after all every great yogurt sauce should have fresh garlic...just saying 🤷🏻‍♀️ . . This sauce is terrific as a tasty dip for fresh veggies or pita chips. It’s the perfect pairing with potatoes...baked, fried, roasted, you name it! I even use this as a dressing for fresh cucumber salad. Just think of this creamy goodness as a healthy substitute for that store bought “ranch” stuff. . . To make the sauce 👉 mix together 3/4 cup plain natural yogurt, the juice of 1 fresh lemon, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped and sea salt to taste. . . Happy dipping! . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CGtXtgopw8n/?igshid=tdssyx8e4cmk

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE ❓DO YOU SNEAK VEGGIES INTO YOUR SMOOTHIES ❓ You should be! They add FIBRE, extra NUTRIENTS and a ton of VOLUME without adding extra calories. I like adding my veggies in frozen which is basically like adding ice cubes to chill down smoothie without watering it down! This STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE is made with strawberries and bananas (of course) BUT there’s also a good handful of frozen CAULIFLOWER! You can’t taste it or see it, but it’s in there and I’m benefiting from the extra vitamins + minerals and a full serving of vegetables. Greens like spinach and kale are common veggie additions that are quick to grab by the handful and toss into your smoothie however adding vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini and sweet potato are just as quick and easy to blend into your next healthy smoothie. One more question... ❓DO YOU LIKE ‘EM THICK?🤭 (your smoothies, that is!)❓ The key to making this STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE ❌TRA #thick and #creamy is using frozen bananas + frozen strawberries and just enough liquid to get it going and then adding just a bit at a time as needed until you’re satisfied 😉. We like using coconut milk @chasorganics but you can use any milk of choice or even water. ✅ Guided Wellness Tip: When cauliflower and zucchini is in season (or on sale), it’s a great time to prep some for smoothies. Simply wash your veggies and chop them into small pieces. Lay them out on a parchment lined baking sheet so that they are spread apart and then freeze at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and after a few minutes you can start to remove the frozen veggies from the pan and add them to a freezer bag or reusable freezer safe container. I do the same when I’m prepping frozen fruit to ensure that everything doesn’t get frozen into one big blob and I can easily grab my frozen fruit or veggies by the handful when needed! https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVAWSoJhXd/?igshid=6wrtl257tdqm

PEAR-fectly... .......Im-PEAR-fect ..............PEAR-serving ON A LAZY .......SUNDAY. .............AFTERNOON. #homegrown #freshlypicked #farmtotable #growyourownfood #backyardgarden #hobbyfarm #garden #gardenfresh #freshfruit #handpicked #eatmoreplants https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsOWD0JHE-/?igshid=11juw43psbzwy

DIY PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND . . It’s that time of year 🍂 where the internet is flooded with delicious pumpkin recipes so you’re gonna need to SAVE 🔝 this and TAG all your besties because this DIY PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND is everything! . . Sure you could buy an overpriced, already prepared pumpkin pie spice which may or may not contain artificial sweeteners, flavours and/or colours. But I’m willing to bet that you have everything you need right in your pantry to make this perfect pumpkin pie spice blend and in just minutes! . . To make 👉 simply add the following spices into an airtight glass jar: ▪️ 1 tbsp ground cinnamon ▪️ 1/2 tbsp ground ginger ▪️ 1/2 tsp ground all spice ▪️ 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg ▪️ 1/4 tsp ground cloves ▪️ 1/4 tsp ground cardamom . . Cardamom is a beautiful warm spice that I love to incorporate in my baking. Although it’s not always common in most pumpkin pie spice blends, it goes together so nicely with the rest of the fall spices. . . Use this DIY #pumpkinpiespice blend in all of your yummy pumpkin recipes. Try adding a dash to your oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt bowls and even coffee ☕️ . . Skip the calories, artificial ingredients and save your $$$ and make you’re own Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte in the comfort of your own home 👉 simply brew strong coffee or espresso and add warm milk, 1 tbsp of pure pumpkin purée, 1 tbsp of pure maple syrup and 1/2 tsp of this pumpkin pie spice blend 👌 . . Spice up your life! . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXkQbSpbED/?igshid=qhuttlxx2os3

Hello September. Hello Fall Spices. . . These TAHINI CARDAMOM ENERGY BALLS are infused with two of my favourite spices CINNAMON and CARDAMOM. . . Blended with flavourful TAHINI, sweet chewy DATES, rolled OATS and touch of RAW HONEY - these beauties have really satisfied my current cravings for MIDDLE EASTERN sweets. . . Perfect with a cup of tea or strong coffee ☕️ just check out my REEL 👉 👉 . . . >> SUBSCRIBE now using the link in my BIO 🔝 and join the Guided Wellness Community to get recipes like these TAHINI CARDAMOM ENERGY BALLS delivered straight to your inbox. . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9s6asJlnz/?igshid=vygcnjiik7uc

MANGO LETTUCE WRAPS + SIMPLE THAI PEANUT SAUCE . . Give me any kind of fresh roll with a side of delicious peanut dipping sauce and a happy girl...except when I’m the one wrapping and rolling for the six of us 🤨 . . This recipe is inspired by my kids 👧🏻👦🏻🧒🏻👦🏻and their love for MANGO fresh rolls filled with slices of sweet juicy mango, crunchy cucumber, fresh mint + cilantro, creamy avocado and lettuce....ONLY instead of spending time fussing around with precious rice paper 🙄, I can focus on my dipping skills (and trust me with delicious THAI PEANUT SAUCE you’re going to have a lot of practice!) Forget that bottled stuff, the taste of this homemade sauce just doesn’t compare! . . . >> SUBSCRIBE now using the link in my BIO 🔝 and join the Guided Wellness Community ‘cause you’re not gonna want to miss the recipe for these MANGO LETTUCE WRAPS with my super simple THAI PEANUT SAUCE...coming out this week straight to your inbox 👌 . . Happy dipping! . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzEfdTJamc/?igshid=eqh0agz71x6u

GARDEN FOR HEALTH . . Gardening is not only a life skill that yields delicious rewards but it can be extremely beneficial for your mental and physical health. . . Currently transplanting these tiny lettuce seedlings 🌱 which I started growing from itty bitty seeds. Taking a much needed break from my computer screen while at the same time soaking in some Vitamin D. . . Watching something you care for grow and thrive brings great pleasure and a sense of satisfaction and confidence. . . Touching the soil with your bare hands is a form of EARTHING (or “grounding”). A practice that connects us to Mother 🌍 and to NATURE by being in direct contact with the ground. Grounding can have an antioxidant effect and restore the balance of our electrical fields due to its negative charge. . . Whether you have a small spot available in your backyard or a thriving herb garden on your condo balcony... ...just get outside and get dirty! . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJwa4GpaF9/?igshid=11iutee24wi2a

BANANA ICE POPS . . A delicious and healthy frozen treat #guiltfree made with whole foods so you can feel good about eating and feeding your kids...(and yourself 😉) . . #noartifcalflavors #noartificalcolours #refinedsugarfree #nopreservatives #dairyfree . . To make 👉 simply peel your bananas, cut them in half, add a popsicle stick then pop them into the freezer for an hour or more. Dip your frozen banana ice pops into melted chocolate and cover with whatever your heart desires. We like using rice crisp cereal but nuts or shredded coconut are equally fabulous! . . CHECK the STEP by STEP in my IG stories! . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CBIz4DFpOEz/?igshid=11c93nwca7sp2

I have a very important question...are you “team chewy” or “team crunchy” when we’re talking cookies? . . Personally I don’t like to discriminate when it comes to homemade cookies but there’s something about a warm chewy cookie straight from the oven that gets me really excited 🙃 . . COOKIE BARS have something for both the CHEWY and the CRUNCHY cookie lovers and they are perfect for when you’re looking for a dump-and-go baking experience. . . Just follow your favourite cookie recipe, then evenly spread the entire cookie batter into a 9x13 parchment lined baking pan (or an 8x8 pan if you like ‘em thick 🤭) then bake at 350 degrees for about 18-22 mins. . . Team Crunchy 👉 you’re gonna want to call dibs on the outside pieces especially those corners! . . Team Chewy 👉 go ahead and reach for those middle pieces and careful not to over bake. I like to pull my cookie bars out of the oven a minute or two early to guarantee that soft chewy centre! . . You’re not gonna want to miss this recipe for my CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIE BARS so be sure to 👇 . . >>> CLICK the link in my BIO 🔝 and *SUBSCRIBE* to the Guided Wellness Community to get this recipe direct to your inbox! . . Happy Baking! . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CATBIITJeVk/?igshid=18hyjgkbwh8wx

Citrus Beet Salad with a Tangy Cumin Dressing . . Looking for delicious ways to pack in more fresh fruits and veggies into your day? . . Then you need to try this CITRUS BEET SALAD packed with RAW nutrient dense beets, carrots and apples. Covered in a sweet and TANGY CUMIN DRESSING made with the juice of fresh oranges and lemons it’s seriously addictive! And as if this salad wasn’t healthy enough, its topped off with a generous sprinkling of raw pumpkin and sesame seeds 👉 further adding to this salads already serious CrUnCh factor. . . Consuming RAW whole fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds allow the body to put its energy into cleansing and getting rid of harmful toxins. They will NOURISH the body on every level ~ physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual and you will no doubt notice an increase in energy! . . >>> CLICK the link in my BIO 🔝 for the FULL RECIPE and don’t forget to *SUBSCRIBE* to the Guided Wellness Community to get recipes direct to your inbox! . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/B_px-dMJJn9/?igshid=11e6oquudm5ud

“SNICKERS” NICE CREAM BARS . . . Skip the coloured eggs this Easter and get to making these “health-ifed” ice cream bars that taste just like that classic candy bar 👉 ONLY these bars are refined sugar free and contain no artificial ingredients. They are made with whole foods you can feel good about eating and feeding to your family. . . . These SNICKERS NICE CREAM BARS are fun to make (not to mention the excess finger licking expected) which makes this the perfect activity to do with the KIDS 👧🏻🧒🏻👦🏻🧒🏻. . . . >> Be sure to CLICK the link in my BIO 🔝 and *SUBSCRIBE* to the Guided Wellness Community so I send you the STEP by STEP instructions on how to make these “SNICKERS” NICE CREAM BARS direct to your inbox 👌 . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/B-3Gaw3pVWG/?igshid=1gkwcrciwvgek