How to Live a Stress-free Life We have all felt stress at some point in our lives, whether it’s going through a break-up, worrying about finances, being stuck in traffic, meeting deadlines, living up to our responsibilities or going through trauma. We cannot necessarily avoid these stressors in our lives, but we do have control [...]
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 [...]
Beets n' Greens Smoothie Being the last day of summer today, I thought it would be a good day for one last smoothie recipe before the mornings become too damp and cold for smoothies. I love having a smoothie for breakfast because it's quick, easy, I can drink it on the go, and most importantly it [...]
Turmeric Squash Smoothie Turmeric is my favourite medicinal super food and I'm always looking for ways to get it into my diet. This smoothie recipe is my new favourite way to get my daily dose of turmeric. It also makes for a delicious way to get a few servings of fruits and vegetables which is [...]
Kale Chips Kale Chips are my absolute favourite way to eat kale, I could easily eat a whole bunch in one sitting when I eat it like this! So if you have a friend or child who is anti-green things I highly recommend you give this recipe a try because even people who are not [...]
Thyroid Medication: Why It Doesn’t Always Work “I am taking my thyroid medication every day, but I still feel tired all the time.” I hear this statement far too often from my patients, and it is something that I have personally struggled with in the past. The most common medication for hypothyroidism is synthroid (also [...]
Chocolate Almond Milk Kefir Last week, I walked you through how to make your own homemade almond milk that's free of additives and preservatives. This week I am going to share a simple method with you that will allow you to turn that homemade almond milk into a super food that's full of beneficial probiotic [...]
Homemade Almond Milk More and more people these days are switching out their cows milk for non-dairy alternatives such as nut, soy, coconut, or hemp milk for various different reasons but the main reason I see people switching is for their health. Many people have trouble digesting and utilizing the protein and or sugar [...]
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream It's official. It's summer! This weeks recipe is so good I have a feeling I'll be making it a lot this summer. I love to enjoy ice cream in the summer but the vegan/dairy free varieties in the grocery store often contain additives and sugar that I would prefer [...]
Brownie Bites This weeks recipe makes a perfect energy boosting snack to take on hikes and can also double as a healthy desert, rich in healthy fats and protein. I like to use dates that still have pits because they are softer and makes the blending part easier but you can also use pitted dates, I [...]
