As seasons change, many of us feel the urge to reset and recommit to our health goals. Maybe summer brought late nights, indulgent meals, or less structure in your days. Perhaps the busy pace of life left your self-care practices on the back burner. Whatever the reason, fall is a natural time to pause, realign, […]
During this time of year, our immune system can face many challenges and colds and flus are more common. An era of isolation due to COVID can weaken our immune system for many reasons, poorer diet, less access to the outdoors, more stress, and less connection in our relationships. Pathogenic viruses, bacteria and fungi have […]
When we think of testosterone, we tend to think of one thing – you got it, it’s sex. But the role of testosterone is far more robust than its well known function within the context of sexual health. It helps to maintain healthy bone density and muscle mass, support natural energy production, stabilize mood and […]
Ingredients: 3 large bananas ¾ cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1-½ cup all purpose flour ⅓ cup melted butter Directions: Mash bananas. Add sugar and slightly beaten eggs. Add the melted butter. Add the dry ingredients and bake 375℃ for 20 minutes. Tips: Erin […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened almond milk or alternative 2 chai tea bags or bengal spice 1/2 cup(s) chia seed 2 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Steep the chai tea bags in the water for 5 minutes, then discard the tea bags. Add the chai tea, almond milk, maple syrup, and […]
Trying to increase healthy fats in your diet. This recipe offers 37% of your daily recommended fat intake, most of which is omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and omega-9 fatty acids from the olive oil. INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings): 1/2 cup Brown Rice (dry, uncooked) 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 10 ozs […]
Why I love this recipe: whole grain barley is particularly rich in nutrients that are hard to find, like molybdenum, manganese, selenium, copper, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and B vitamins (B1 and niacin). Barley is a great source of insoluble fibre, adding bulk to stools and reducing your likelihood of constipation. Barley is also packed with […]
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I spend a lot of my time educating my patients around supplementation. Supplements can be single compounds or combinations of vitamins, minerals, oils, amino acids, and botanical extracts. They can be very useful to prevent illness, treat specific conditions and can be taken safely with pharmaceutical medications under supervision. Understanding when […]
If one of your goals for 2023 is to eat healthier, green smoothies are a must! By incorporating protein, good fats and greens, not only do you get some fruits and vegetables in your diet, you will also benefit from increased energy and better skin! Green Smoothies Will Help You: Boost your immune system Increase […]
IBS and the LOW FODMAP diet The low FODMAP diet refers to a diet that restricts foods that are high in fermentable sugars that can cause gastrointestinal distress. It was developed by researchers at Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia. The diet is often recommended for patients that have irritable bowel syndrome. FODMAPs stands for fermentable […]