On a rainy Sunday, with my family still asleep upstairs, I found nirvana! Seriously, this slice of delish was whipped up on a whim just before I was about to head out on a 2 hour morning walk with a great friend. I saw the Lara’s Wheat Free oats sitting on my kitchen counter, and […]
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Soy. This three letter, plant-based protein has created quite a stir in recent years. Is soy good for you? Or, should you avoid it? If you do eat soy, how much is OK to eat? If consumed in moderation, non-GMO soy can be an absolutely acceptable addition to a varied diet. This discussion can be
soy – the good, the bad, and the…good. Read More »
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Part of my practice involves working alongside a busy and proactive group of family doctors each week, providing their diabetic patients with counselling regarding diet and lifestyle modifications to help them better manage their blood sugar. Since a large percentage of
Cholesterol Myths – BUSTED Read More »
Have you noticed? Nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Typically, the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention because while
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 do
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The inspiration for this recipe comes from a recent visit to one of my favourite restaurants in Soho, in New York – “Spring Street Natural”. http://www.springstreetnatural.com/ I try and visit there for lunch each time I am there for a weekend getaway. During a recent visit this past December, my daughter and I had their
SPICING UP THE SUPERBOWL – BEST NACHOS – FEATURING…KALE? Read More »
I ask you, what goes better together than apples and cinnamon? Definitely one of my favourite taste sensations. This recipe is a popular choice in our home, as well as with clients. It is an example of a ‘Shifted’ recipe. It is adapted from a recipe in one of my favourite cookbooks “Silver Platter”
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Why not keep it simple this holiday season and bring this gluten-free, delicious and super food’ packed apple crumble to your next family gathering? The pumpkin seeds, chia and hemp hearts give this crumble a boost of fibre. Plus it has no refined sugar, making it appropriate for everyone at your dinner table, even those
Holiday Apple Crumble (Super Foods inside) Read More »
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. 2017 is coming to a close. What a year it’s been! Here come the holidays and all of the marvelous (and sometimes stressful) celebrations that come along with them. Holiday parties, treats, vacation schedules… As wonderful as holiday season can be, it can also be
FREE ‘HEALTHY THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS’ SHIFT INTO HEALTHY HABITS CHALLENGE – 2017 Read More »
While it’s true that most of the world around me seems obsessed with all things pumpkin this time of year, I am going to admit right off the top – I am not such a huge follower of the ‘pumpkin spice’ phenomenum. I don’t care for it in my hot beverages, I don’t want it
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