Autoimmune diseases are increasing in prevalence across North America. Approximately 50 million Americans, 20 percent of the population or one in five people, suffer from autoimmune diseases. Over 75 percent of those affected are women. What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. […]
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It just doesn’t get easier than this recipe. This is what I would call a hidden gem. It finds itself on many a meal plan that I prepare for clients, it is well received and clients make and freeze it regularly, and it really is delicious. It’s just not even a little bit sexy. It’s
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We are mad pizza lovers in this house. What can I say? If I was stuck on a desert island and had access to only one food, pizza might be it. Some of us eat restaurant pizza as is, with whole wheat crust, others among us are following gluten free diets and require a gluten
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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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Here is one that every single person at our table enjoyed. Does that make me happy? Well, if you know, you know… If you cook for your family on the regular, you know that everyone has their favourites and their …well, not so much… THIS was epic because everyone enjoyed it and wants it on
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So, you are hearing a lot about something called Intermittent Fasting, but don’t really know what it’s all about. All you know is that your sister’s best friend’s husband’s brother has lost a pile of weight doing it, and you want to know where to sign up. In a nutshell, intermittent fasting is just that:
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I feel like one of the great discoverers of our time… I guess if you play around in the kitchen enough… We have tried many countless gluten free bread recipes. {Still wishfully hoping to find a gluten free challah recipe to call our own…} THIS one is the best by far. Grain Free. PACKED WITH
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As you may be able to guess I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners. You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soft drinks, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about
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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I recently had a really interesting conversation with one of my clients. This incredibly bright and determined woman, who also happens to be highly dedicated and ‘compliant’ in her weight loss mission, has undergone a complete stall in her weight loss since January. She is beyond frustrated. We discussed some possible reasons and approaches, as
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