Find resources, articles, and recipes here from our community of holistic nutrition professionals. Topics covered include anxiety, stress management, your brain, and how holistic nutrition is connected. 

Cauliflower is a versatile and nutritious powerhouse. If you’re trying to eat more plant-based in the new year or more cruciferous veggies for their amazing nutritional benefits, this is a tasty recipe to try. Recipe from Shawn Nisbet, R.H.N. 

Here is your reminder that self care is the most nourishing and productive thing you could do for yourself. Self care isn’t always a trip to the spa or buying yourself a little treat. It’s a commitment to yourself to prioritize your wellbeing and can consist of doing hard but necessary things, like booking dental appointments or setting boundaries. Learn more from this post by Erin Lamb, C.H.N.C. 

This soothing drink may help boost immunity, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and promote better sleep. Plus, it’s a cozy, natural way to unwind. Sip your way to wellness with golden milk! Recipe from Melisa Cannella, R.H.N.

Let us help you reach your goals and resolutions this year! Whether you are looking to improve your health and wellbeing, discover a new fulfilling career you’ll love, or connect with an uplifting, supportive, and knowledgeable community, the Natural Nutrition Program can help. 

Dry January is a wellness challenge where participants abstain from drinking alcohol for the entire month of January. There are plenty of mental and physical benefits from doing this. If this is something you’d like to try, here is some information on it and some tips to help you succeed. Article from Naturally Savvy.

Blueberry Breakfast Crisp with Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream: Are you making it a habit to not skip breakfast this year? If breakfast is this tasty, you wouldn’t want to miss it! This breakfast doesn’t just taste like dessert, but it’s full of antioxidants, fibre, and vitamin C. Antioxidants help slow aging and help brain function. Recipe from Kyle Young, R.H.N.

Want to learn how to eat, cook, and live healthier this year? Holistic Culinary Certificate will teach you cooking techniques and introduce you to an array of whole foods and some holistic nutrition tips. Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Certificate is a fun series of workshops with topics like Gut Health, Healthy Fats, and Protein to give you a taste of holistic nutrition and some practical tips. Available at select branches via Zoom or Online.

Here is an easy and free resource if you would like to try a guided meditation from Heather Lillico, R.H.N. Mental wellness can involve taking intentional steps to calming and relaxing the mind. We hope this helps with any stress and anxiety you may be dealing with in the new year. Use this as a starting point to building better mental wellness habits for overall better health.

Is improving your mental wellness one of your resolutions? Deep breaths and a good night’s sleep are probably the first things you think of when you want to improve your mental health. But here are 3 additional surprising ways.

Bonnie has helped several clients and also given back to the CSNN community. She chose digestive health as her area of focus and takes a whole person approach to health with her clients. Check out her inspiring career story.

Do you experience mid-afternoon crashes? You might be on the blood sugar rollercoaster. To help balance your blood sugar and keep your mood and energy steady, try these elixirs. They are refreshing and can help satisfy your sugar craving. This little trio is made up of Apple Cardamom, Pear Apple Rosemary, and Pineapple Star Anise. Recipe from Orsha Magyar, MSc., C.H.N. of Neurotrition. 

This versatile dip is full of flavour and can be paired with so many things. It packs a nutritional punch as well with the garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and miso. It also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and a total crowd-pleaser. Recipe from Renee Robbins, R.H.N.

So you have decided to talk to a holistic nutrition practitioner. Or maybe you’re curious about what it would be like to be one and what it would look like to consult with clients. Here’s a little peek into what a visit might look like. Article by Bonnie Wisener, R.H.N. 

This family-favourite is something you should definitely make more in the new year. It’s easy, quick, and endlessly versatile. To make it even simpler, it can be made in the oven. Recipe from Samantha Rempel-Wry, R.H.N. 

Antioxidant-rich with blueberries but also healthy fats such as cashews, chia seeds, and almond butter, this  breakfast helps with cognitive function and protect against inflammation. Recipe from Delia Mota, R.H.N.

5 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners. These recipes are great for busy families who want to enjoy a healthy homecooked meal. Recipes from Joanna Brown, C.H.N.C.

Meg de Jong, R.H.N. shares a delicious recipe for her “Eat to Ease Your Anxiety” Nourish Bowl. Learn how the ingredients can be helpful in supporting your overall health and mental wellness.

Curry in a hurry! This is a quick and delicious Tuna Curry with a boost of anti-inflammatory turmeric. Recipe from Sarah Cuff, R.H.N.

Lisa Chilvers, R.H.N., brings us this easy smoothie that can help you feel calmer, full of beneficial ingredients to soothe tension and relax.