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.
An interactive discussion with Holistic Nutrition Professional and CSNN Grad, Andrea Donsky, led by BOLO Inc. Founder, Caleigh Rykiss, about a holistic approach to mental wellness.
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.
Roasting a whole chicken is not only economical but it’s great for your meal-planning. It can feed a lot and you’ll have delicious leftovers. This is a simple and delicious staple recipe to add to your repertoire. Recipe from Katie Chemij, R.H.N.
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.
This is a moist and delicious breakfast loaf (or anytime loaf) that is also healthy. It’s also quite filling because of the added protein. This recipe is sweetened with natural sugars and made without any dairy. Try it with some jam and peanut butter. Recipe from Emily Dawson, R.H.N.
Mindset is the important foundation to help you become more motivated and have more willpower so you can start making healthier decisions easier. This is not an overnight process, but will help you with consistency and making meaningful changes. Post from Jackie Reimche, R.H.N.
Here is a great guide from Nancy Tran, R.H.N. with loads of tips to help navigate grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking healthy meals. You can be budget-friendly and still eat healthy. These are some good habits to incorporate.
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.
When your body and mind is nourished, you will avoid burnout better and recover faster. You know you need better energy-giving food, but it can be tiring to even think about how to go about doing it. This post provides some useful steps to help you get going to support yourself, including some tips in the kitchen. Article from Barb Sheldon, MA, C.H.N.
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.
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.
Sometimes it takes a personal health struggle to push you on a new path. CSNN graduate Melisa Cannella had a career “a-ha!” moment that changed her life and career for the better.
A perfect grab-and-go snack that is low in sugar but high in good quality healthy fats. Hannah Schmitt, R.H.N. shares this easy recipe, plus an important note on soaking nuts and seeds and the benefits.
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.
Bone broth has a lot of nutritional benefits. Andrea Brown, R.H.N. shares her recipe for homemade bone broth using food scraps. Not only is this a simple and versatile recipe, it’s sustainable.
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.
Orsha Magyar, M.Sc., C.H.N., shares this yummy dip packed with anti-oxidant rich and anti-inflammatory ingredients that’s brain-friendly.
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AN102 Nutrition and Mental Health (Part 1) – Mood Disorders
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