Posts in health and wellness
PSL - Dandy Blend Edition

Where are my basic girls at?! Are you having pumpkin everything? If you haven’t had pumpkin anything yet…. try this cozy dairy free drink! (if you don’t like dandy blend or don’t have it on hand I have a substitute!) It not only is delicious, it is also great for your gut! Cheers to a good gut!


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Improve Your Mood + Lower Stress Through Nutrition

Mood + Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in Canada. During these uncertain times, more and more people are experiencing anxiety due to high stress situations.

On a more positive note - let’s chat about how we can learn to manage this from a certified holistic nutrition consultant’s point of view.

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Gluten Free Spinach + Chickpea Roti

I have always been an Indian food lover and I am SO glad Scott is too. He always asks for this recipe! It is super easy to make and the flavours are incredible! If you think you don’t like Indian food - give this a try, I think it might just change your mind. It has a mild curry flavour and familiar texture to ease you into the beautiful world of Indian cuisine :)

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Beans Bothering You?

Food should not be our enemy! It is our friend. We just need to learn how to get along with it. That can take some time + work. But remember: the things we work for, are often the most rewarding.

Picture this…..

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Improving Nutrition through Interior Design

Have you ever thought of how your kitchen design affects your diet?

The way you eat + what you eat?

I can’t wait for the day when we build our own house + I get to design my own kitchen. Big, beautiful + bright! I I don’t know the exact design that I would like, but I do know which elements are important to me. For now…. it’s a fun challenge to make the best of the kitchens we have had in our rentals.

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"Regular" Gluten Free Pancakes

These gluten free pancakes take the cake for keeping you regular as they contain a good amount of flaxseed! Insoluble fiber (such as flax seed) will help you GO! Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water + is left intact through the digestion process. It can help to speed up the passage of food through the stomach + intestine. It also adds bulk to the stool + can help relieve constipation.

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Parsnip Fries with Lemon Cashew Cream Sauce

Fries before guys? Am I right? ;)

Having a wide variety of veggies in our diet is important for a healthy microbiome. But I get it - sometimes plain veggies can be boring….that’s why I like to spice it up + make food fun! Like turning veggies into fries. These make a great snack or side for your dinner. Now it’s time to get cookin.'

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5 Essential Tips to Balance your Hormones

Balancing our hormones is related to more than just the food we eat. Many hormones are produced + impacted by the intestinal flora (microbiota), SO hormone balancing should start in our gut.

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Festive Pomegranate Guacamole

Need something to bring to your Christmas potluck or party this season? This is the thang for you! It’s so pretty and the pomegranate gives it a nice crunch + juicy flavour.

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Greek Platter

Get the authentic Greek platter experience at home here! The ingredients are simple, delicious + will save you a lot of money by eating in!

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Simple Tips to Keep your Immune System in Tip Top Shape this Fall

It’s that time of year - flu and cold season! It’s all around us and it’s important to take precautions so we don’t get knocked off our feet. So, what can you do different this fall? Read on to see!

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Gut Healing Khichri

Khichri originates from the Indian subcontinent and is made from rice and lentils. It is gentle enough for babies to eat and many seniors love it because it is easy to digest. It contains many spices that support digestion, inflammation and healthy gut!

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BEAT THE BLOAT

You wanna feel like a rockstar this summer? ⁣⁣
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When you feel good, you are more likely to participate in all the fun summer activities (especially when you live somewhere cold like me - you have limited time) ⁣⁣

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Hot Crossed Muffins

I don’t know about you - but i’m one of those people who forgets to add something in a recipe like almost EVERY time! I had scooped all the muffin batter into the muffin liners and was ready to pop them in the oven….and realized I had forgotten to add the RAISINS! You can’t have hot crossed anything with out the raisins!

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Essential Oils for Stress

I had a friend once call me a “level 3 hippie” because I used essential oils and was into health and wellness. So if you use essential oils you might be at that level too ;)

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