Let’s Talk: 15 Natural Ways to Support Your Mental Health
Did you know that two out of three people with mental illness suffer in silence? More than 3 million Canadians are affected by a mood disorder such as depression and anxiety and by age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. Many people fear the stigma and experience shame around seeking help, but your mental and emotional wellbeing is just as important and valid as your physical health. As part of Bells #letstalk conversation, I wanted to share with you some effective ways you can support your mental and emotional wellbeing naturally.
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Superfood Spotlight: Egg Benefits and Recipes
Eggs seem to be one of those foods that have carried a lot of controversy over the years, so I think it’s time to set the record straight about this popular breakfast food. Infact, eggs are quite the superfood in and of themselves. Let’s have a look at some of the best eggs-benefits and some delicious ways to enjoy them besides your standard scrambled, sunny side up or hard boiled.
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Why you Should Quit Caffeine in 2022 (A How to Guide)
It’s estimated around 75% of people who regularly consume coffee are caffeine addicted. Let’s have a look at some of the signs of caffeine addiction, the benefits of eliminating or reducing caffeine, as well as some tips for doing so.
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Three Commitments to Make in 2022
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.
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Superfood Spotlight: Cranberries Benefits and Recipes
How often do you eat cranberries? Once or twice a year with a helping of turkey? The holidays are a time where cranberries get to enter the stage, but today I’d like to put them squarely in the spotlight as the superfood that they are.
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16 Recipes for Healthy Holiday Inspiration
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!
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Why You Should Start Your New Year's Resolutions Now
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
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Winter Wellness: Your Guide to Thriving This Winter Season
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.
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The Heartiest Winter Stews to Keep Your Warm this Season
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year where when it comes to eating I just want to curl up with a big bowl of something hot. The additional plus side of this is it can make meal prep breeze if you cook up a big pot for the week, or make some and freeze it ahead. I’ve gathered together some delicious inspiration for hearty, stick to your ribs, Winter stews.
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Superfood Spotlight: Cinnamon Benefits and How to Enjoy
Does anything say Fall like cinnamon? This spice that warms the spirit, carries us from pumpkins into gingerbread, and beyond. But did you know that Cinnamon’s power goes beyond flavour?
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10 Spooktacular Pumpkin Recipes
Halloween is easily one of the most fun holidays, yet one thing that always seems to feel like a waste is all of that pumpkin! Especially since pumpkins are rich in Vitamin A and C, and antioxidants.
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The Importance of Gratitude
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.
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World Pasta Day: 10 Inspired Recipes
October 25th is world pasta day! Pasta seems to be one of those things where you either love it or you don’t, so this one is for all of the pasta lovers out there.
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World Vegetarian Day- 11 Killer Vegetarian Recipes
Whether you choose to eat a vegetarian diet regularly, have a few vegetarian nights a week, or are just looking for some tasty meals-- I thought I would put together some delicious vegetarian recipes in celebration of this day.
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Manuka Honey: Benefits and Ways to Enjoy
You may have heard buzz over the last couple of years about Manuka honey. What exactly is it? Why the fuss? How should I eat it? I’ve got you covered with the lowdown on this sweet elixir.
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Acne Awareness: Back to School Skin
September is Acne Awareness Month, and I wanted to take this opportunity to have a look at the best ways to promote good skin health so that you, or your teenager, can head back into school with confidence-- and better health.
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Another Round of Weeknight Dinners for a Month
It’s that time. With back to school and many people also heading back into the office, inspiration for healthy eating feels called for. I’ve pulled together another month’s worth of healthy weeknight dinners to get us through September.
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Causes of Low Libido and How to Boost it
Now that the kids are headed back to school, it’s time for Mom and Dad to finally get some time to themselves. But sometimes when the time comes, you realize that your libido has left the building as well. Let’s have a look at some of the ways to get back your mojo.
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The Importance of Rest
We live in a society that values productivity. One that rewards the grind, idolizes busy. And we’re suffering because of it. Both physically, and mentally-- we’re a society of stressed-out, burnt-out humans. And it doesn’t have to be that way.
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