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New Year, New Way of Thinking

Get inspired for a healthier, tastier 2019

With a new year comes new opportunities. The new year is often seen as a chance to start fresh or start something new – a lot of people create New Year’s Resolutions. But why not commit to healthier living for the long term? Try cooking more at home and work some healthy, nutritious and delicious Canadian wheat into your diet.

We’ve rounded up four of our favourite recipes that feature different types of wheat. Work them into your routine for the new year. Keep reading to get inspired for a healthier, tastier and better 2019.

Wheat Germ Smoothie Bowls

Get more whole foods and fruits in your diet with this tasty and easy recipe. Plus, the added wheat germ adds extra fibre and protein, so you’ll feel full for longer.

Wheat Germ Smoothie Bowl

Bulgur & Butternut Squash Bowls

Whether used as a side dish or as a healthy lunch, these bulgur and butternut squash bowls provide a whopping amount of flavour, fibre, minerals and vitamins – everything you need to kick your 2019 off in high gear!

bulgur & butternut squash bowl

Wholehearted Wheatberry Salad

Amp up the protein and iron content of your lunches with this wheatberry salad – preparing your own lunches is so much healthier, plus you’ll save money.

Wheat and Potato Pan Bread

This tasty pan bread is the perfect way to change up your usual Saturday morning breakfast routine – these pack flavour and perfectly accompany eggs benedict or anything else you pair it with.

What are your new year’s resolutions for 2019? Tweet us @LifesIngredient to share!

 

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