Cramping, urgency, bloating and gas. All hallmarks of the infamous IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We all know that anything called a “syndrome” usually means that the medical profession doesn’t know what the heck causes it, or how to treat it. Yet, millions of people suffer from it on a regular basis. If you are […]
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– A beginner’s guide to the Ketogenic Diet- Keto this and keto that. What does this new (and very popular) dietary craze mean? I am not exaggerating when I say that I get asked about the keto diet on a daily basis now. It probably is like being a nutritionist during the ‘Atkins Diet’
Most people trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar struggle with snack time. Sure it’s easy to find a healthy roster of snacks, and eating a handful of almonds, veggies with hummos and guac and carrot sticks will definitely help to shift those sugar cravings. What about those times when you are just
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Looking for a really healthy, scrumptious lunch idea that you can prep in advance and that your kids will definitely love? Silly question, right? We have made these at home more times than I can count. We were first introduced to them by a friend, so I am not even sure where the recipe originated
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Did you know that the comedian Jerry Seinfeld has practiced meditation for the last 40 years? True story. If you are a Seinfeld fan, or even if you aren’t, if you have ever heard him being interviewed (check out his interview on Howard Stern, and also a really excellent one with Alec Baldwin, on the
These muffins used to be a staple in our house. The kids loved them. Usually made the mini versions. The original recipe called for quite a bit of sugar. I have removed the sugar and replaced it with some maple syrup. I think it works. It is the latest treat recipe to be ‘shifted’. I
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Food and mental health. This month will culminate with Bell Let’s Talk day focussing on mental health awareness on January 31st! I absolutely love that this has become a regular day of focus and fundraising for Canadians. I also love the recent news about significant funding being made available for mental health research and treatment
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As I have mentioned before, this is one of my favourite reasons to blog. I love sharing information about ways to improve our health and connecting people to people. One of the biggest perks of my job is the opportunity that I personally get is to gain knowledge from experienced professionals about what they
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Another Shift-ed family favourite. I wish I could tell you that when my kids were small they did not have boxes and boxes (and boxes!) of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Somewhere along the way, I did begin to make my own. It was a step up, for sure. This recipe is adapted from our long-time
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At this time of year, I love nourishing myself with hot soups. I love them because it’s cold outside, and they are warming and delicious, but also because you can jam so many great nutrients into a soup, and they are generally easy to digest. I chose to make this with yellow split peas vs.
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