One of the most fascinating and impactful things I learned during my time studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition was how important the link was between well-functioning digestion and good health. Proper digestion is the key to to abundant good health. Eighty percent of our immune system cells reside in our “gut”. The […]
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Breakfast really IS the champion! You’ve probably heard the quote, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” so many times that it has begun to lose its meaning. However, it’s not just a myth. There’s a reason that quote is so popular. Breakfast has numerous benefits for your body and mind. Stable Energy
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You’ve taken the time to make yourself a beautiful, crisp, nutritious and delicious salad. You’ve- Included a variety of different coloured vegetables because they all contain different phytochemicals which enhance the vitamins and minerals. Added some protein like a hard-boiled egg, chickpeas, fish or some hemp hearts to make sure that your meal contains this
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I love having this space. This blog. For the most part, so far, I have mostly posted some amazing recipes. I get incredible feedback from them, and I am really glad to share them here. However, one of my mandates is education. I want to share so much of the incredible knowledge that I have
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I am super excited about my upcoming free program, the “7 day Shift Into Healthy Habits Challenge”. I am looking forward to connecting with people who are motivated to move their life forward, and take steps to improve their health-inch by inch. Getting healthy doesn’t have to be complicated, but knowing where to start can
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If you love the sweet and crunchy satisfaction of granola, but are trying to limit or remove the grains in your diet, then this recipe is for you (and me!). SHIFTED Grain Free Granola What you need: 1/2 cup slivered raw almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup slivered pecans, or
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Ta da! I am so happy with these granola bars. My kids love granola bars. The problem is the packaged, conventional brands contain a lot of unhealthy sugars and additives, and the healthier counterparts are very expensive. In addition, they enjoy bringing them to school as a snack, and of course, most healthier granola bars
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Let’s be honest. We spend a lot of time thinking about our poop. Whether we poop or not can literally change our entire mood, our whole day, maybe even our week. As a nutritionist, I spend an unusual amount of time talking to people about how often they do or don’t go to the bathroom.
It’s time to talk about POOP! Read More »
So, let’s talk dessert. I am 100% in favour of dessert. Sometimes, when I am at a restaurant or at a dinner party, I will plan my meal around whether or not I want to order dessert (let’s be real, sometimes, it just so happens that I don’t and I indulge both ways – don’t
Choco-Coco-Goji Balls – A Healthy “Treat” Read More »
Dinner in a Snap! Buckwheat is quickly becoming one of my favourite gluten free grains. It’s health benefits are numerous: Improves Heart Health By Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Levels. High Fiber Content Helps Improve Digestion. Contains Disease-Fighting Antioxidants. Doesn’t Contain Gluten and Is Non-Allergenic. Is a good source of magnesium, manganese, copper, and phosphorous.
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