What’s the deal with cleanses and detoxes?
As spring finally makes its long awaited appearance here in Nova Scotia, you might start hearing about cleanses and detoxes to refresh and revive your system after a long cold, winter of eating comfort food and little exercise. If you’re familiar with my work, you know I’ve led a number of different cleanse groups over…
Read MoreBeat the sugar blues
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, weight loss, diabetes or metabolic syndrome, one of your first steps to improved health is to remove processed and artificial sugars from your life and keep your blood sugar balanced. Yes your body needs some sugars to give your cells energy. That’s not the issue. The problems arise…
Read MoreDon’t fear the fat
This week in my series of learnings from my Costa Rica retreat, I’ll share some quick insights into heart health and why we don’t need to fear the fat! More than 1.37 million Canadians have heart disease and it’s one of the leading causes of death in Canada. We’ve been led to believe fat and…
Read MoreThe best thing to do for your health
I’m just back from a nutrition, cooking and yoga retreat at the Iguana Lodge in Costa Rica and overflowing with new information and ideas to share and write about. Costa Rica is an absolute delight for all the senses. From the vivid colours of the plants and wildlife, to the constant buzzing and humming of…
Read MoreHow to enjoy fruit in winter
I’m in the midst of a 14-day whole foods cleanse. The first 10 days are fruits and vegetables only. As much as we want, in whatever combinations we like. And it’s amazing how full, satisfied and energized I feel. This is not by any means a long-term approach to eating, but it definitely works to…
Read MoreCoconut oil: the good fat
I’ve been wanting to write on coconut oil for awhile. And since everyone seems to be talking about it, I thought now would be a good time. By everyone, I really mean my mother. My mom has been particularly excited about coconut oil recently. She’s been reading about it, hearing positive things from friends, and…
Read MoreFive useful tips for sustaining health goals
As you pack away the decorations, fancy platters and twinkly lights, you may start to feel a little let down, melancholy or sadness as you face the winter months ahead. The days are shorter and the weather colder. Credit card bills start arriving. Socially, everyone seems depleted. Work deadlines and new projects begin. It’s dark…
Read MoreGo with your gut
Did you know that 80 per cent of your immune system is in your gut? When you think about this it makes sense since most of the foreign invaders entering our body come in through our mouths. I’m sure you know that having a strong immune system is one of the best defenses against disease,…
Read MoreShop the farmer’s market like a pro
I too was once overwhelmed by the farmer’s market. So many vendors, so many shoppers, so many choices. I couldn’t get my act together. Fumbling with my bags and money. People pushing and shoving. Trying to decipher what was organic, what wasn’t? No order to the line-ups or payment process. It all seemed like too…
Read MorePumped about pumpkin
It’s all around you. Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin muffins filled with cream cheese, pumpkin bagels, cookies, doughnuts, shakes, ice cream, butters and even pumpkin beer! Companies are using this sweet, aromatic fall flavour to season just about anything they can. So what’s the deal with all this pumpkin? Not only is their size impressive, but…
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