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
People around the world have started to swap out their cups of coffee for cups of matcha, and for good reason! Matcha, a powdered green tea that originated from Japan, is delicious and has a multitude of health benefits. It’s a bit different than the green tea that you get in tea bags. It’s shade-grown...Read More
Feeding kids can feel really confusing. Of course we all want our kids to eat lots of nutritious foods, but does that mean we should ban sugar? What about at birthday parties? Can picky eaters learn to love a variety of healthy foods? How often should we feed them? Should they get snacks when they...Read More
Are you interested in reducing carbohydrates in your diet? Do you have concerns about how to organize a healthy low-carb or ketogenic diet? Low-carbohydrate dieting and ketogenic dieting (when carbs are sub ~30-50g) are mega-popular dietary options with seemingly endless anecdotal backing. It isn’t uncommon to find weight loss success stories where hundreds of pounds...Read More
