All the noms.
Okay, by “pulses” I mean legumes: beans, peas, and lentils. And by “check” I mean check to make sure
Why do you want to eat pulses? Continue reading “Check Your Pulses [Recipe Post]”
You read that right. Chocolate is encouraged in my programs.
Okay, that might not be a surprising reveal. But since it’s World Chocolate Day (yay!), why do I include chocolate when pulling together recipes for my clients and followers?
One major reason I’m into chocolate for health: Continue reading “Why Chocolate is Encouraged in My Programs (and a Recipe!)”
Do you deprive yourself of foods you love in the name of health goals?
What about modifying them?
I’m not a particular fan of complete deprivation. While I do know that it may be necessary to reduce or yes, even eliminate certain foods for the sake of specific health/lifestyle goals – Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Comfort Foods and Deprivation vs Modification”
It’s Heart Health Month! I talk a lot about hormones and blood sugar balance, so what does blood sugar balance have to do with heart health? Continue reading “LoveBites: Blood Sugar Balance and its Effect on Your Heart Health”
This. Was. SO. Good.
Healthy, homemade, low-sugar, high-protein frozen yogourt! Continue reading “LoveBites: Strawberry PB&J Nice Cream [Recipe Post]”
Sunday mornings are for smoothie bowl brunches!
This chocolate peanut butter one features fresh market raspberries and Hippie Mylk’s new oat milk from the Westboro farmers’ market! Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Cafe Brunch Smoothie Bowl”
Who loves lion’s mane? This girl!
I’m excited to try this drink mix from Botanica Health! Have you tried it? Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Lion’s Mane Brain Power Slushy”
It’s a rich dark green (or blue), it comes from the sea, and chances are you’ve seen it listed as a component in at least one food or beverage item at your favourite plant-based hotspot.
Spirulina is popular in whole-food plant-based diets, and not just because it’s fun to say. So why is it so prevalent in the discussion of nutritious staples to include in a balanced plant-powered lifestyle? Continue reading “Spirulina: Why it’s a Hot Topic in WFPB Food Talk & Why You’ll Want to Try it Too [Recipe Post]”
This past summer I had the opportunity to sample some lovely locally-produced plant mylk. I loved playing and making new recipes with it.
[You can find one of those recipes here. [Local Product Feature, Part 1]
Hippie Mylk, which you can find at Ottawa farmers’ markets and now in select health food stores, most definitely also passes the smoothie test! It’s creamy, naturally just a little sweet, and high in protein and healthy fats (you know I’m all about those #healthyfatsftw). Continue reading “I’m Your Wild Girl! White Chocolate Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb Smoothie Bowl [Local Product Feature, Part 2]”
I’m no stranger to that struggle.
You’re positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight. And you don’t think you just shrunk your clothes, are PMSing, or haven’t taken a good poop. How could this happen?
You’re not going crazy. You’re not alone. Continue reading “When You Haven’t Changed Anything… But Your Pants Don’t Fit”
