Hello PURE Friend, You may have noticed some recent changes to PURE, my name, my ‘look’ and me. I am transitioning. Quite honestly, I don't know when in my life I haven’t been transitioning; I wholeheartedly believe it never stops. Thankfully, we don't ever stop, growing, learning and...
Do you ever feel like you’re sabotaging your own efforts? Like you’ve somehow loosened the bolts on the wheels of your own cart just as it’s propelling you forward? Do you beat yourself up for not staying the course? How does this happen? And why does...
After this brilliant spring weekend, I was left feeling light & lifted by the unusual but welcome warmth of the sun's rays. The sunshine and warmth of this past weekend inspired this tropical flavour into my breakfast this morning. Pina Green Smoothie I blended some ice along with...
There are so many variations of chai tea available. And to be quite honest, my recipe usually changes every time I make some. I generally know what Indian spices I like the flavour of. I throw them in a pot of water, boil then simmer,...
I believe you can wrap anything in a nori sheet and call it sushi. It's fun & quick with endless options, so let your imagination soar. Just like you can make countless versions of sandwiches, consider the nori wrapper your hum drum bread and wrap...
Confession time! First, I think it's important to know that I'm a Holistic Nutritionist. And that I generate an income from teaching people how and what to eat. Years ago my life changed by slowly altering my habits - specifically my food and lifestyle choices. Now I educate...
This Mexican breakfast bowl puts a southern spin on our traditional North American scrambled eggs: To assemble your Mexican breakfast bowl, layer scrambled eggs on top of warmed black beans, sautéed spinach. Top with some homemade salsa and sliced avocado. Quick and easy to prepare. And such a...
Easy, no bake, bites of goodness I just recently stumbled on a new nut butter in my favourite local health food store, The Peanut Mill. I was super excited to sample it and since I don't derive much energy or nutritional value from eating nut butter on bread, I...
It's winter and soup seems to fill my soul as much as it warms my bones. This snowy December day led me to work from home most of the day and clean out my refrigerator of some tired celery. What you need 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 whole...
Years ago I was introduced to the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal massage, as I searched for relief from a systemic urinary issue. Like many others, I arrived at the practitioners office with hopes that the next hour of treatment would be a cure and...
I've put a bit of a Jamaican twist on the classic hibiscus tea recipe. The Jamaican secret here is to add pineapple skins to the water when boiling the tea to add a natural sweetness and enhance the flavour, at the same time. Pineapple skins are...
If you know anything about me, you know that I love to travel, do yoga, meet, talk to and learn about people and that I love good, wholesome natural food. You might also say that I'm adventurous. These things are all an education for me....