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’m passionate about helping others achieve their goals. “A goal without a plan is just a wish!” 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’ll 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’t 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
1. You like to combine ancient wisdom with the latest scientific research. This is one of the biggest reasons people choose to be holistic nutritionists. We recognize that there is so much wisdom in ancient health systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. For example, many of us love to opt for herbal health support...Read More
Hands up if you love chocolate fudge! I know my hand is up. It’s the perfect chocolatey treat and I love that you can keep it in the freezer and have a piece or two when you are in the mood for chocolate. This recipe is made with whole-food, plant-based (vegan) ingredients to add nutrients...Read More
Phytoestrogens are plant generated estrogen-like compounds that possess the ability to modulate hormone activity within the human body. In the scientific and medical community, there is a great deal of controversy surrounding the intake of phytoestrogens. Despite decades of research, there is a rough consensus on whether phytoestrogens are beneficial or harmful to human health....Read More
We all live in a high-stress world, especially lately, and the ultimate key to your health and wellbeing is stress management. Many people turn to exercise to help them cope with stress, which can be a really great thing! However, there are certain times when particular kinds of exercise can actually make your stress worse....Read More
