Pesto is a summer staple, as everyone’s basil plants begin to flourish. This salad makes a perfect dinner on a summer night. This salad feels light and summery with the grilled asparagus, crisp lettuce, and herby dressing, but it is also nice and filling so you won’t be searching for a snack an hour later....Read More
Is it time to finally hunker down and get your gut sorted out? All that burping, bloating, gas, urgency, pain, heartburn, discomfort, and tossing and turning at night generally doesn’t self-resolve. You are likely experiencing these symptoms because of something you are doing or not doing regularly. It will take a little investigative work to...Read More
Everyone knows what to do when you have several very ripe bananas on your counter– you get baking! This recipe for healthy banana chocolate chip muffins is perfect for using up your stash of overripe bananas. There are a few swaps in this recipe compared with a traditional recipe that uses white flour, butter, and...Read More
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 adapt. Stress management is the biggest factor when it comes to our health, so it’s 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’ll 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’re 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’re ready!...Read More
Have you ever said “if only healthy eating took less time and effort, I would eat healthier because I love eating nutritious food!”? I think we all have at some point! For so many people, enjoying healthy food is not the thing stopping them. It’s 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’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
