Adaptogens have become a wellness trend, but what are they really? An adaptogenic herb is one that supports our resilience to stress and low mood: they help us聽adapt. Stress management is the biggest factor when it comes to our health, so it鈥檚 imperative that we support our body by removing stressors whenever possible and increasing...Read More
This salad has all the things that make for a great salad: crispy, crunchy, creamy, and briney elements. The golden rule for a good salad is variety, and this one definitely follows that rule! If you like greek salad, you鈥檒l love this recipe. Want to make it dairy free? Easy! Just leave off the halloumi....Read More
Pickled red onions are the perfect topping to add a punch of flavour. They鈥檙e one of those things that makes a meal so much tastier. You could pickle the onions the traditional way through fermentation, which I have done before with delicious results, but these quick pickles only need about an hour before they鈥檙e ready!...Read More
Have you ever said 鈥渋f only healthy eating took less time and effort, I would eat healthier because I love eating nutritious food!鈥�? I think we all have at some point! For so many people, enjoying healthy food is not the thing stopping them. It鈥檚 finding the time to prepare that food. Eating nutritious food...Read More
With summer on the horizon and gyms across Canada on the verge of reopening, it is time to start thinking about your summer fitness strategy. As an Advanced Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Personal Fitness Trainer, I鈥檓 passionate about helping others achieve their goals. 鈥淎 goal without a plan is just a wish!鈥� Are you...Read More
Charcuterie boards, snack boards, and party platters are a huge trend lately. They really make a statement because they have such a variety of colours, flavours, and textures. You can customize them any way you like in order to suit your preferences, the season, or dietary restrictions. In this post, I鈥檒l give you my best...Read More
We know sleep is important, right? But so many of us skimp on sleep in exchange for getting more work done or to keep scrolling on social media or to finish just one more episode. We tend to see sleep as an inconvenience, or unimportant because we can just push through the fatigue after minimal...Read More
We know sleep is important, right? But so many of us skimp on sleep in exchange for getting more work done or to keep scrolling on social media or to finish just one more episode. We tend to see sleep as an inconvenience, or unimportant because we can just push through the fatigue after minimal...Read More
In light of recent events, we are seeing greater emphasis towards unravelling the implications of racial disparities. The 2016 Canadian Census indicates 22.3% of the Canadian population defines themselves as a visible minority, with an additional 4.9% as Aboriginal.1 According to the 2019 U.S. Census, ~40% of the American population belongs to a racial or...Read More
Who doesn鈥檛 love sweet potato fries, right?! These sweet potato wedges are oven-roasted with savoury seasoning to compliment their natural sweetness, then dunked in a delicious cilantro yogurt dip. They make the perfect side dish. Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of Vitamin A, which supports a healthy immune system, and plenty of fibre to support...Read More
