Experiencing PAIN? Cupping is NOT just for the Olympic Athletes… it might be for you too! Have you tried cupping before? It is one of my favourite ways to relieve any built up tension in my muscles and relaxes my body! After watching the olympics this year I thought I would spread the word about cupping […]
Does changing your whole diet to become pregnant sound overwhelming? I know when I first started to adjust my lifestyle by eating healthier it took some time to get the hang of it. I’m here to tell you there is an easy way to start building your healthy food plate! BUT first things first, this […]
Colourful Cleansing Salad Our second recipe helps to overcome the feeling of heaviness, bloating and fatigue that many of us experience after the holiday season. With all the parties and family get-togethers, it is very hard to control the type and portion of food we put on our plate. In the New Year, let’s get […]
Quinoa Chicken Soup With the cold weather upon us, our body craves warm cooked meals more often than in summer. Incorporating soups into your daily meal plan is a great way to sooth and nourish your body. By replacing pasta with gluten-free nutrient-rich quinoa, our first recipe serves as an example of how to refresh […]
Set realistic expectations: Set some realistic expectations for yourself instead of setting yourself up for failure and disappointment. This refers to both your professional and personal life. You are only one person. Start the year off by better prioritizing your tasks and being kind to yourself if things do not get done as planned. Make […]
Ingredients 8 ripe plum tomatoes 6 celery stalks 3 yellow, orange and red bell peppers 1 small red onion 2 170g jars 2 clementines or oranges 1 cup kalamata olives 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill 1 large lemon 1 tbsp coconut sugar or a few drops of stevia 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 large garlic […]
Ingredients 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 4 cups chopped spinach 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 cup shredded old cheddar cheese 1 lb salmon fillet, skinned, bones removed salt and pepper Directions In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over […]
On average Canadians gain 1-2 lbs over the holidays. This may not seem like much but these tend to become permanent baggage and year after year these add up. Weight gain is the most common complaint over the holidays and with this knowledge, why not try and prevent it completely?Here are some strategies to keep the […]
With the arrival of the cooler, rainy weather along with longer darker evenings, the cold and flu season is upon us again. Many of us are already feeling fatigued, not to mention the coughing, sneezing, scratchy throats and headaches. In today’s blog post, I’d like to offer some helpful tips and tasty recipes for supporting […]
As the leaves turn red, yellow and orange, the pumpkins start to come out and the weather gets cooler, there is no doubt Fall is around the corner. Of course that means back to school and back to routines but it also means the dreaded cold and flu season. This year, the cold season seems […]