I often search the list of ‘National Day of..’ to find inspiration for blog recipe themes and this month when I saw this past week was ‘National Peanut Butter Lovers Day’ I knew I had to come up with a list of the BEST peanut buttery recipes because who doesn’t love nut butter?! Besides being protein packed, peanut butter is also a good source of healthy fats and Vitamin E, B3, B6 and Magnesium.
Don’t let the fear of garlic breath stop you from including this powerful superfood in your diet. Whether you’re a garlic lover or not, you’ll want to get in on these amazing bulb benefits. I’ve also included some scrumptious garlicky recipes to make with this superfood.
Read MoreSometimes it takes more than flowers and chocolate to set the mood. A low libido can sometimes be a sign of a deeper health issue such as hormone imbalance, but sometimes it's just in need of a good old fashioned rev up. With love still lingering in the air from Valentine’s day, I thought it was a great time to provide some tips for boosting your sex drive to create even more love this year.
Read MoreWhat is your definition of ‘healthy food’? This is something that I see has been so wildly misconstrued in today’s supermarket culture. I see time and time again when my patients visit me that there isn’t a very strong understanding of what makes a food healthy or not healthy. This has particularly become an issue as more and more people move to a vegan or plant-based diet. How CAN you tell if the food you’re eating is truly healthy for you?
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.
There is nothing better than a hot breakfast to start off a cold morning. Something to warm you to the core before bundling up and heading out into the day. Something to fuel your adventures. Something to keep you nourished and cozy in the coming hours until lunch. I’ve gathered some tantalizing hot breakfast ideas to keep you warm until Spring!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Read MoreHalloween 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.
Read MoreWhile 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 MoreOctober 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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