Seed Cycling for Optimizing Hormones - by Dr. Robyn Land, ND Looking for overall ways to support your health? Seed Cycling can be a fantastic, food-based way to support your hormonal balance. It works so well because the hulls of the seeds contain compounds called lignans which help modulate the hormonal pathways of the [...]
Roasted Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Salad By Kelsey Ellis, RHN Do you want to eat more plant foods but think they're not filling enough? This is not your average salad! It's warm, filling and the flavours are phenomenal. It features a tangy tahini dressing and 17g of 100% plant-based protein. Roasted Sweet Potato & [...]
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: what it is and how can it help? by Carlie Hickson, RMT The lymphatic system is yet another part of the body that leaves me in awe. Our body is this incredibly intelligent organism that has a great capacity for health and healing, and the lymphatic system plays no small role in [...]
Should I be taking a multi-vitamin? By Dr. Robyn Land, ND A frequent supplement question I get from patients is “should I be taking a multi-vitamin?” And, in general, my answer is no. I strongly believe that we should be getting our key vitamins and minerals through the food that we eat and enjoy on [...]
Do You Need A Spring Detox? by Jacqueline May Conte, CNP Spring is upon us and with it all the beautiful blossoms and promises of warmth soon to come. How do you feel coming out of winter? There’s no need to feel guilty for any indulgences you enjoyed or time you took away from taking [...]
Take a deep breath in and...cough, cough...[nose blow], clear throat...and exhale. Yup, it's fall time and by the sounds of it, cold and flu season has descended down on us. Frequent hand washing is vital, along with getting lots of rest, and eating a multitude of colourful fruits and veggies for their vitamin and mineral [...]
Cheezy Cauliflower Casserole This weeks 'cheezy' cauliflower casserole recipe actually doesn't contain any cheese at all but definitely still has the warm comforting effect of a traditional mac n' cheese casserole. It contains a few simple whole food ingredients and is super easy to whip up. I served this at my family's thanksgiving meal and [...]
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins These grain free pumpkin muffins are delicious and a perfect pairing to my pumpkin spice latte recipe I posted last week. They are a great way to use up any leftover pumpkin you may have on hand from thanksgiving and are super simple to whip up in a food processor. They also [...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte 'Tis the season for pumpkin spice and I am seeing it everywhere! Unfortunately most of the cafe's serving this beverage are loading them with sugar, dairy, a tonne of artificial flavours, and some don't even contain any pumpkin at all! But following a clean, whole foods diet doesn't mean you have to [...]
Chronic Fatigue: Tips to Stay on Track With Your Diet As a person living with a chronic autoimmune illness I know all too well how challenging it can be to stick to a healthy eating regime when you're dealing with crippling fatigue. I also know how important it [...]
