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”
This. Was. SO. Good.
Healthy, homemade, low-sugar, high-protein frozen yogourt! Continue reading “LoveBites: Strawberry PB&J Nice Cream [Recipe Post]”
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]”
Short answer: super magical.
But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so magically healthy? And which type is best? Continue reading “Coconut Oil: Madness or Magic?”
STRESS!!!
Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree?
Our natural “fight or flight” stress response is supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve, well, fought or flew. But, in our society, with stressors basically ever-present – it becomes a long-term reaction. It becomes chronic.
You might already be familiar with the main stress hormone, called “cortisol.” It’s released from your adrenal glands in response to stress. It’s also naturally high in the morning to get you going, and slowly fades during the day so you can sleep.
Now did you know that too-high levels of cortisol are associated with belly fat, poor sleep, brain fog, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even lowers your immunity?
Do you experience any of these? Keep reading – I have a list of foods, nutrients, and lifestyle recommendations to help you lower this stress hormone naturally! Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Lower Cortisol with Dessert? Yes Please!”
With the warmer weather comes patio season, and that often intertwines with frosty cafe beverages with or without caffeine. While I am no stranger to these cafe offerings (especially on a lovely day out or a little walk amongst the shops), it does get pricey to buy one each time. Not to mention the amount of wasteful packaging that might accumulate in your bins, if you’re like us and try to remember to bring a tumbler but don’t always manage (it’s a work in progress).
My classic ice-cold bev tip for when you want that cafe taste but not the expense or the trash OR the questionable additives:
Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Cafe-Style Summer Drinks, without the Cafe Lines and Name Typos”
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot.
You know that if yours is too slow, you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Continue reading “What is Metabolism? + Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bowl”
… except in my house. 6 recipes for those of you more fortunate than I. Continue reading “[Recipe Post] Avocados Everywhere…”
I love chocolate. Back in the day I thought it was going to be so hard to be vegan knowing I might never have chocolate again.
BUT then I discovered that it is possible to have compassion for all animals AND eat my sumptuous chocolate cake with velvety ganache frosting too. Continue reading “WHAT? I MISSED International Chocolate Day??”
