Author: Janice Smith, B.Sc. Kinesiology

Janice Smith is the creator and food blogger behind Salads for Lunch, a healthy recipe website dedicated to easy, delicious salads, soups, and wholesome family meals. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy, Janice combines her passion for nutrition, fitness, and simple home cooking to inspire readers to live healthier lives. She began blogging after transforming her own lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise, and now shares approachable recipes that make it easy for busy families to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. When she's not developing recipes, Janice enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her three daughters. Through Salads for Lunch, she encourages readers to embrace healthy living one meal at a time.

  • Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

    Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats – simplify your breakfast with this easy overnight oats recipe in a jar recipe.

  • Simple One Pot Jambalaya with No Shrimp

    Spicy, smokey, and full of flavour this one pot jambalaya is so easy to make, even on a busy weeknight!

  • How to Make Baked Kale Chips

    Crispy baked kale chips are a great alternative to store-bought chips but with a fraction of the fat and calories and none of the preservatives and artificial flavours. Making kale chips in the oven is an easy way to enjoy a healthy plant-based snack that’s full of nutrition.

  • Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatballs

    Take it back to basics with these keto turkey meatballs. They’re the perfect addition to your meal whether you’re making them for yourself or hosting a party. These are far healthier than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store and it’s a bonus that these are also cheaper to make at home!

  • Strawberry Almond Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Honey Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. An easy formula for this salad dressing that you can customize to your taste buds. Tangy, sweet, and delicious!

  • A Review of Occidental Caribe Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

    This is perfect for busy families and travelers who want to truly relax and tune out during their glorious Caribbean vacation. The all-inclusive, family-friendly Occidental Caribe Punta Cana is part of the well-known Barcelo Hotel Group brand. This property is a medium sized resort in Punta Cana, with nearly 800 rooms. If you love music and world-class hospitality, you may never want to leave the property. With every drink, meal and activity included, you won’t have to.

  • Spicy Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    This Spicy Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad features a simple combination of fresh vegetables, black beans, and quinoa in a zesty lime dressing that makes this the perfect weekday meal!

  • Delicious Turkey Meatloaf

    This easy and delicious Turkey Meatloaf recipe is a perfect dinner option that is super easy to make ahead of time for a wonderful weeknight dinner!

  • The Best Homemade Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie) Recipe Ever!

    A simple version of the classic meat and vegetable comfort food casserole topped with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, this is the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe you’ll ever make!

  • Healthy Broccoli Cranberry Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

    A healthier version of a simple, classic broccoli salad that serves as a great fast side dish for any party or potluck.  Made with cranberries, sunflower seeds, onion and a homemade Greek yogurt dressing, this is one of my favorite side dishes.

  • Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken with Vegetables

    Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken with Vegetables – maple syrup and dijon mustard turn this chicken into a super star. A healthy and delicious chicken is ready in no time with this quick and easy weeknight recipe! Just a few ingredients, and ready in half an hour – a great 30 minute meal for the whole family.

  • Easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp

    This easy instant pot Apple Crisp recipe is definitely the best of the best. Sweet slightly spiced apples topped with an amazing crumble – just like your Grandma always made, but in a fraction of the time thanks to the instant pot!

  • Crunchy Roasted Chickpea Croutons

    Roasted Chickpea Croutons – Not only are roasted chickpeas a great snack, but I love putting them in salads instead of croutons to add a little flavorful crunch! Roasted chickpeas, especially when seasoned right, can make for an amazing crouton replacement for salads. They are loaded with fiber and can be much “cleaner” than the common bread croutons. Plus you can season them in so many different ways to create new flavors. 

  • Soft Pretzel Bites with Spicy Mustard Dip

    These Soft Pretzel Bites with Spicy Mustard Dip are the perfect snack for tailgating. Soft, chewy and bite size with a golden crust, they’re perfect for dunking into a delicious spicy mustard dip that gets a wonderful boost from the addition of hot sauce and maple syrup. 

  • Easy Mini Strawberry Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

    This Valentine’s day treat your special Valentine to an easy to make sugar free Cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and made in the instant pot! I used a sugar substitute to make it sugar-free, but this pressure cooker cheesecake recipe works wonderfully with real sugar.

  • Fresh and Easy Mango Salsa

    This fresh mango salsa is perfect for entertaining – the juices from the ripe mango, tomatoes and lime just mingle together, make friends and create a burst of flavours in your mouth. Serve with salmon as a main course or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.