Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear […]
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Spoiler Alert – I am not Vegan. I am not even vegetarian, though I try to infuse my diet with as many plant based foods as possible on a daily basis. I also love variety, and am always looking at ways to increase the nutrient value in my foods. This CHICK PEA SMASH is like
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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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Avocado Toast is such a filling and nutritious breakfast or snack. Pick your favourite good quality bread (I like sprouted varieties), smush some healthy, ripe avocado on it, and add some healthy toppings like tomato slices, cucumber, spinach, etc. and sprinkle with hemp hearts (I always use Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts). You can drizzle
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This dip is healthy for a few reasons. It beats the heck out of store-bought brands that are often made with added sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy, hydrogenated oils. It’s dairy and sugar free. It’s homemade. End of story. As an added bonus, it takes under 1 minute to make, doesn’t require any kitchen equipment, and
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Many people spend lots of time and money searching for the perfect, magic products to gain that “healthy glow” for their skin. Flip open the pages of any magazine and you will find ads for products that claim to do just that. Do any of these products actually work? We need to understand the essential
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Winter can be brutal on our skin. The dry, scaly and sometimes painful effects of cold weather on our most vulnerable body part – our skin. We all know that we should cover up, moisturize, and reduce the temperature of our showers if we want to try and protect our skin during cold weather, but
Feeling like a crocodile? Nourishment for your skin! Read More »
The short answer is no. The foods you eat can nourish and strengthen you, or they can diminish and weaken you, causing chronic heartburn, systemic inflammation, exhaustion not to mention cravings for sugar and mood imbalances that are due to hormonal fluctuations. The food you’re eating right now keep you trapped in a vicious
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