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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I have tried and tested many a gluten free crepe recipe. Gluten free versions of things like this sometimes come up short. This one is perfection. These crepes come out thin and “fold-able” and do not break when you add filling. They taste great and we loved them. I hope that you do too. What
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Chia Seeds are considered a ‘power food’ because they are rich in Omega 3 healthy fats, and important minerals, plus they have a lot of fibre which is great for helping to balance blood sugar and assist with detoxification. So, you might be thinking, that’s great, but what the heck do I do with them?
Did you know that you will have more successful weight loss efforts if you make sure to include protein at every meal? The mere act of eating protein is like a mini workout for your insides. Yup, that’s right. Eating protein helps you lose weight. That’s due to what we call the Thermo genic Effect
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It is difficult in this age of ‘nutrition-ism’ and ‘google docs’ (pun) to decipher what might be real or fake and misleading in the world of gluten. Gluten, an ingredient most commonly found in wheat, has become a booming industry. Or, should I say, lack of gluten. Gluten-free packaged products are readily available. I
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Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high on the glycemic
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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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Eat less to lose more? Not always the best strategy. Keeping our blood sugar balanced is kind of one of the ‘sweet spots’ of weight loss – ensuring that you are eating nutrient dense and delicious foods will help keep you satiated, won’t spike your blood sugar so that as soon as it crashes
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