Supporting Your Body Through the Winter Blues by Kelsey Ellis There is no shortage of people who step into my office this time of year who are experiencing the common symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) The cold, wet Vancouver weather and shortened days pushes more people indoors resulting in social withdrawal and poor exposure [...]
Gluten-Free Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies by Kelsey Ellis, RHN Yields: 12 servings Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 3 Bananas (large, ripe, mashed) 1/2 cup Sunflower Seed Butter 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 cups Oats (large flake) 1/3 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Sea Salt [...]
4 Ways to Gently Boost your Body's Detoxification System this Spring by Kelsey Ellis, RHN Spring has officially sprung and it has us thinking about feeling healthier, getting more active and possibly shedding some excess weight we put on over the winter months. Our exposure to chemicals in our food supply, poor air quality we [...]
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 & [...]
You are what you think, not what you eat! by Kelsey Ellis, RHN Could the guilt and shame we experience after an overindulgence really be worse for our health than the food itself? According to this article from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating (https://psychologyofeating.com/mind-over-food/), the emotions of guilt and shame that we have [...]
Honouring Ourselves in The Journey Towards Sustainable Change by Kelsey Ellis, RHN Change is an inevitable part of the human growth process. All of us have arrived at some point in our lives where we have a deep knowing that we have not been taking care of ourselves. That something needs to change in our [...]
Healthy, Vegan Baked PierogiesBy Kelsey Ellis, RHN Looking for a healthy, holiday appetizers that adds a bit more “bite”than your typical veggie tray? These pierogies are easy to make and are a healthier alternative to traditional pierogis which are fried in butter and stuffed with cheese! Ingredients (makes approx. 12-15 pierogies) Dough: [...]
Bring the Outdoors In By Jacqueline May Conte, CNP Boy, did the temperatures turn this week! The crisp air is so lovely, but it shortens our days and limits the time we like to be outdoors. Instead, we opt for comfy clothes, blankets, lattes, and lounging with a good book. I’m not complaining, I love [...]
Fall Immunity Boosters by Jacqueline Conte, CNP Fall is arriving this week, yet here in Vancouver it feels like it’s been around for a couple of weeks. As the weather changes, your body needs to be able to adapt to the changing temperatures and adjustments to your busy schedule. A lot happens this time of [...]
Grilled Peaches to Cap Off Summer by Jacqueline May Conte Life’s simple pleasures. I’m sure you have a few. One of mine is diving face first into a ripe peach in late summer. Well, here we are. And peaches are still coming! So, why not dive in and try this recipe? It’s the most [...]
