Remember the salty sweet peanut butter fudge you loved as a kid? This salted maple cashew fudge tastes just like it! It’s delicious but also nutritious and filling. The cashews give the fudge a dairy-free creaminess and maple syrup is a great swap for refined white sugar as it is lower on the glycemic index...Read More
You’ve probably already heard: fat is back. For the past 40 years, low-fat has been the most commonly recommended approach for a healthy diet. But now, more and more research is bringing to light the benefits of a diet containing adequate healthy sources of fat, as well as the downsides of the high-carbohydrate diet that...Read More
Hummus is the perfect dip for snacking! It’s got chickpeas for fibre and protein, olive oil for healthy fat, and tahini (sesame paste) which contains protein, healthy fat, fibre, calcium, and magnesium. It’s nutrient-dense and very delicious. It couldn’t be easier to make at home. Ditch the store-bought hummus that often uses ultra-refined inflammatory canola...Read More
February has long been known as the shortest month. This year however, we have an additional day added to our calendars. This got me thinking of what we could do with this extra time. We get excited (in most Canadian provinces) when Daylight Savings time kicks in and with that the thought of an additional...Read More
Everyone loves a Mexican inspired dinner right?! We love to have a fajita or taco night once a week in my house and sometimes we swap out the tortillas for greens and quinoa for a little extra nutritional bonus. These Chicken Fajita Bowls are the perfect thing for a weeknight dinner or as a prepped...Read More
You’ve studied at a holistic nutrition school, joined an organization to become licensed, and you’re ready to enter the real world. Awesome! What’s next? Many holistic nutrition graduates have one question at this stage: “What can I do with a holistic nutrition diploma?” and we have the answer. There are many career paths and options...Read More
Becoming a holistic nutritionist is one of the most fulfilling careers someone can pursue. You help improve people’s lifestyles and health while enjoying your passion. Furthermore, an example of a holistic nutritionist’s average salary is $63,921 according to ZipRecruiter. If you’re interested in entering this satisfying and lucrative career path, follow these three steps:...Read More
If you’re reading this article, you’re likely considering a career in holistic healthcare and I want to congratulate you on that! The world needs more people helping people improve their wellbeing and quality of life. This is life-changing work! If you’ve stumbled upon this article and you don’t know me yet, hi! I’m Melanie Maxwell,...Read More
With the countdown at midnight behind us, the celebration and the festivities over, many people focus their attention on the improvements that they feel they want to or need to make. We call these our resolutions. While we have every intention that January 1st will be the start of a new year and possibly...Read More
With the health and fitness rage growing exponentially over the past few years, holistic nutrition offers a promising career path. There is an abundance of nutrition information on the internet and it can be difficult to sort through what is useful and what is misleading. At the same time, there is a growing need to...Read More