It’s September! Fall is my favourite time of year for so many reasons. I love sweater weather, I love fall colours, but most of all, I love fall FOOD! One of my favourite breakfast options is PANCAKES, and I have created a delicious gluten and dairy free pancake recipe that will steal your heart.. or at least your stomach’s heart
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Over the last decade of working in the fitness industry, there is one topic that comes up over and over and over again. The conversation about spot reduction. Spot reduction is this idea that in order to achieve fat loss in a certain area, you must tirelessly work that muscle out until the fat disappears off of the back of
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I spent a week in Florida this summer. It was fantastic. I lived like a retired Floridian. Yoga in the morning, home cooked meals, beach time, lots of reading, lots of sleep. So good! We splurged on all the healthy ingredients I would usually have in my kitchen at home. We spent a good amount of money at whole foods
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As moms, one of the things we struggle with the most is having something quick, healthy and filling to eat as we go about our days, taking care of everyone and everything. These protein balls are fast, delicious, and super nutrient dense. They are great for a pre or post workout snack, or just an anytime snack – great to
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Pumpkin pie has always been my favourite dessert on Thanksgiving, especially the next morning, cold out of the fridge. In my typical fashion, I found a way to make a delicious dessert in a health conscious way, because I refuse to live a life without my pumpkin pie 😛 ~ So here is my pumpkin pie, free of gluten, dairy,
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We have all heard of antioxidants, and we have all heard of free radicals. But, what are they and why are they important for us to understand? Antioxidants are a group of vitamins and minerals that we can obtain through the diet that help us to keep free radicals under control. What the hell is a free radical, you ask?
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There are a few ways to make a really delicious and healthy chocolate pudding for kids. I work with a lot of new moms who struggle with finding ways to get good foods into their kids, because they are so picky! There are a few ways you can make this pudding. One way is to blend up – avocado, frozen
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Cereal. It’s like starting your day with a bowl of dessert. Literally. The average sugar content in a bowl of cereal is about 15 grams.. and let’s be serious, no one is having the half cup suggested serving. We are loading those bowls up and then topping it with more sugar (milk)! Don’t forget the hormones and antibiotics in the
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I want to take a second to talk about BLOOD SUGAR and how important it is to balance, especially in children who suffer with issues regarding behaviour problems, ADD, ADHD and anxiety. I’m sure you have heard the word homeostasis. What it means is that your body wants to stay balanced. Let’s talk about homeostasis as it relates to blood
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Chicken wings are one of the foods that I simply cannot live without. I have found a way to keep them in my life without the guilt of the deep fried, sugar coated wings you get at a sports bar. Don’t get me wrong.. once in a while I indulge, but when I want to stick within my healthy lifestyle,
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