Kale Cucumber Salad

MYTH-FREE SALAD RECIPE, FILLING AND NUTRITIOUS 4 c kale, divided 1 c cooked beans of your choice (white beans, chickpeas, etc.) 1 c cooked quinoa, divided 1 cucumber, sliced and divided   Cucumber Dill Dressing ½ c tahini ½ lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp dill ½ c cucumber, chopped 1 green onion, chopped ½ tsp maple […]

Common Weight Loss Myths Busted

Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere. I say, forget about “who’s right” and let’s focus on “what’s right.” Because what gets results is what I’m focusing on in this post. I respect you too much to make empty promises and try to sell you on something that […]

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is.   Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule what it is bound to while it’s […]

Orange Hemp Seed Salad Dressing

What you need ½ c hemp seeds ½ c orange juice 1 clove of garlic, peeled dash salt and/or pepper Makes about ¾ cup   What you do Blend all ingredients together until creamy Serve on top of your favourite salad and enjoy!   TIP: Store extra in airtight container in the fridge. Will keep […]

Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than Your Weight

You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let’s look at your waist circumference (well…you look at yours and I’ll look at mine).   Waist […]

Garlic Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

What you need 1 lb Brussels sprouts (washed, ends removed, halved) 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh lemon juice dash salt and pepper Serves 4   What you do Preheat oven to 400F In a bowl toss sprouts with garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Spread on a […]

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down?   What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use […]

Selenium-rich Chia Seed Pudding

What you need ½ c Brazil nuts 2 c water nut bag or several layers of cheesecloth (optional) ½ c chia seeds ¼ c unsweetened cacao powder (optional) ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup Optional: berries, nuts and/or coconut for topping Serves 4   What you do Blend Brazil […]

Schizandra: Nature’s Hormone Food

Research has confirmed that compounds found in the berries, called schisandrins, help with supporting nervous system issues, liver issues and coughs. Much of this research, which includes controlled clinical studies with humans, is in China, unfortunately. Even more specifically, with regard to supporting the nervous system, animal studies have found that schizandra can counter the stimulating […]