T’is the season of joyful chaos, family politics, endless to-dos, sugar everywhere, and approximately 147 events you’re expected to attend. Where all that is merry and bright meets cortisol. As magical as it can be, this time of year often pushes our nervous and immune systems into overdrive. It's no accident many of us end up sick around the holidays! Let’s talk about stress-proofing the holiday season.
Read MoreWith the new year rolling in, the holidays ending, our thoughts begin to turn to our resolutions and what goals we would like to set for ourselves for our ‘new start’ It's become a bit of a running joke that many of our New Year’s resolutions peter out by about March, lost in the dust of unrealistic expectations, being too hard on ourselves, or a lack of motivation.If you’re sick of the hubbub and the let down and want to create a real and lasting change in your health in 2025– I’ve got a few New Year’s resolution ideas for you!
Read MoreAhh the holidays… while we may love or hate this time of year, it never is all sugarplums and cozy socks like we wished it would be. Stresses like travel, your inlaws, and a million to do’s to make the magic happen can really take a toll, and we can find ourselves starting the new year exhausted, depleted, and coming down off of a big sugar crash. Never fear, Dr. Marita is here. I’ve hand picked my top 6 supplements for surviving the holiday season.
Read MoreI recently returned from a trip to Portugal, and I’ll be honest, this trip really reinforced how much I love to travel! That being said, it can be hard to stay committed to healthy habits while jet setting or road tripping. With the busy travel season of summer upon us, I would love to share some of my favorite ways to enjoy travel while staying healthy.
Read MoreAs the confetti settles and the calendar flips, you might be waking up feeling more like you've survived a dance-off than a peaceful night's sleep. Fear not! In this guide, we're here to rescue you from the post-holiday hangover – whether it's the result of overindulgence, stress, a lack of movement, or a tad too much festive cheer. Let's toss out the party hats, shake off the glitter, and embrace these natural remedies to kickstart your self-care and renewal journey!
As the holiday season approaches, some of you may be dreading the holiday stress! Let’s explore how to make the most of this festive time without compromising your well-being. In this guide, we'll chat about mindful eating, stress-busting strategies, and self-care tips that will leave you feeling merry and bright. Let the jingle bells ring in health and happiness!
Read MoreHey there, holiday elves! If you're on a mission to sleigh the gift-giving game this Christmas,I've got just the thing for you – DIY edible gifts! Forget the store-bought stuff; let's dive into a world of homemade deliciousness. Today we're serving up five kitchen creations that are not only tasty but also made with wholesome, feel-good ingredients. Let's turn your kitchen into a workshop of holiday cheer!
Read MoreEaster time is here! And with that, many will be planning an Easter morning brunch. For many people dealing with gluten intolerance can put a wrench in holiday eats, so let’s have a look at some fabulous gluten free brunch ideas for Easter morning.
Read MoreMost everyone can benefit from a liver cleanse, and after all of those rich holiday gatherings with potential overload on our liver, what better way to start off the new year?
Read MoreIt’s easy to dream big, but usually living out our biggest dream reality results from all the little choices we made to get there. This coming New Year, I want to focus on small steps we can take towards better health. Sometimes known as the ‘Butterfly Effect’, small choices over time really do add up.
For those who want to be mindful of blood sugar & blood pressure levels and maintain balanced weight this holiday season, these recipe ideas are for you.
As the holiday treat train approaches the station, nobody wants to miss out on all the goodies! Just because you may be living with diabetes doesn’t mean everything has to be off limits, treat wise. There are still options to indulge, it just takes a little bit of extra mindfulness with ingredients and moderation around treat intake. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite diabetic friendly ingredients and why they are supportive to a diabetic lifestyle when consumed mindfully.
Ready to celebrate Easter without all of the chemicals in commercial treats? Me too! Many of our favourite Easter treats are full of refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other additives we’d do well to hop quickly away from. I've put together a list of some healthier Easter treats that are cute and delicious enough to please the whole family.
Whatever the year of the Year of the Water Tiger will mean for you, I thought it would be fun to collect some Chinese inspired recipes to enjoy during this time of celebration, or throughout the year for some delicious and nourishing flavours.
The thing about new years resolutions, is they are often grand, unrealistic, or just plain unenjoyable enough that only about 20% of goals set in the new year get achieved. I would like to propose a solution to creating achievable, lasting, and meaningful changes for better health in 2022, and here are the three commitments that will help you get there.
Ahhh the age old question: How to have an indulgent and joy filled holiday season without going totally off the rails with our health goals? Thankfully, we live in the internet age and we can share our healthy holiday baking ideas to get the best of both worlds!
Have you thought about your New Year's Resolution yet? Okay okay I know we haven’t even got to Christmas yet, but hear me out. What if you started right now? 5 Reasons it Just Makes Sense to Start Your New Years Resolution Early
Chill in the air, Christmas around the corner, and the days are short. Like really short. Winter is coming. Whether we like it or not.
While to some gratitude may be something that is just a passing whim around the dinner table once a year, there are many benefits of living a grateful life, and cultivating gratitude as a way of being that science is just beginning to explore.
Read MoreDid you know around 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail, with most in the dust by March? If you want to create lasting habits and change for the better, it’s definitely attainable, and I’ve got some tips on how to make change that sticks.
