9 Reasons You Feel Like Crap & Can’t Figure Out Why
For years I suffered from the BLAHs - I was bloated, had low energy, embarrassing acne and horrid daily headaches. Once I figured out which foods were the cause and eliminated them using an Elimination Diet and smoothies I knew I had to share my system with [...]
What Is the Elimination Diet and Is It Right For You?
Have you been experiencing more than your fair share of headaches or bloating? Maybe you’ve been struggling to get through your day because your energy is so low. If you’ve had these symptoms, or others like skin conditions, joint problems or anxiety, you most likely have also tried cleansing or [...]
Is Your Smoothie A Glorified Milk Shake? Then You’re Doing It Wrong
Has anyone started making more smoothies since hearing so much about them? Maybe you started blending because of this blog. If you have, that is so great. I get so excited when people start drinking and loving smoothies and even more excited when they feel [...]
Fiesta Freekeh Salad
How cool is it that we live in an age where superfoods, ancient grains and organic produce is becoming easier and easier to find? I understand there is a level of [...]
Raw vs. Cooked – Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw [...]
Holistic Travel Essentials
When it comes to traveling, my top advice is the same advice I give across the board for the best results: planning. Obviously, this is important when it comes to packing [...]
How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?
When we think of vitamins, we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. [...]
Mindfulness and Meditation… Do They Really Work?
The verdict is in… yes they do really work. The fact is that science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just [...]
Corn… Shaping Up To Be The New Gluten?
Like gluten, corn (and its many derivatives) are in everything. No joke - EVERYTHING. From packaged foods to dairy products and chewing gum. It’s even in so many of your favourite [...]
Adaptogens: What Are They – And Are They Safe To Supplement With?
You may hear the word ‘STRESS’ and immediately think of the mental and emotional aspects along the lines of feeling overwhelmed, overly busy, and/or anxious. In reality, the body actually encounters [...]
Should You Avoid Food Colours & Dyes?
Despite the growing trend of healthier and safer food products being introduced into the marketplace, you might be surprised to learn that the consumption of artificial food colours, has been increasing [...]
Too busy to eat healthy? Here’s what to do.
Here's the truth - the last couple weeks my personal life has gotten waaay too busy and when I have too much going on, it's so much easier to let my [...]
Coffee – Who can drink and who should avoid?
Coffee is one of those things - you either love it or hate it… and most people love it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s [...]
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