Welcome to Part 4 and the final segment of My Favourite Grocery Staples. Once you have all your fresh produce selected, it’s time to introduce some lean protein sources. This segment is going to focus on proteins that can be refrigerated or frozen for use throughout the week. Here what you’ll find in my fridge […]
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For Part 3 of this series featuring foods you’ll find in my kitchen, you can see that eating healthy is anything but depriving. There are so many amazing foods to choose from and even more combinations to make eating enjoyable. As I look back to my early twenties, I remember how void my fridge used to
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Now that you’ve checked out the fresh items I like to buy most weeks, it’s time to cover the pantry. There are so many options and variables here because the aisles in the grocery store are seemingly limitless, yes? Ethnic food options, gluten & fat-free versions, and the biggest one – marketing – are the reason
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One of the best ways you can begin to develop healthy habits is to start in your kitchen. Take a look at everything that’s stored in your fridge and pantry to decide if it’s helping or hindering your healthy eating goals. So often, our shopping habits derail our good intentions. Travelling through the grocery store
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Being a mom of 2 teenage boys, my kitchen sees a lot of action. I remember the days when I’d come home from school feeling ravenous. It never seemed like I could snack enough – and that’s because something was missing. I grew up being taught and marketed to that cutting out fat is the
When your to-do list is long and you feel depleted, how do you deal? Do you push through to get the job done, possibly sacrificing the quality of your work, relationships, and your health? Or do you take a step back and hit pause to check in with yourself? The way you and all of
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You’ve heard it before: You are what you eat. It sounds simple, but it affects more than we think. Every single one of our body’s intricate functions is fueled by what we put in our mouths. That means that the food we ingest has an impact on our brains and how they function as well.
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I recently wrote about fear and how it’s a mental experience. This week I was on a mission to clear out the old to make room for the new. It’s a mental action that has real-life significance. Let me explain what I mean. Every quarter involves welcoming new things to my life. New clients, new
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Nature’s natural rhythms factor into how much energy you have at any given moment. Is it any wonder that a specific fitness or work schedule may work well for one person, but not another? Tapping into your personal daily, monthly, and seasonal energy levels can set you up for success in your health, relationships and
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For many years now, I have gotten an annual blood test. I typically compare my blood tests year over year to take note of any changes that may show up. As you can imagine, 2020 meant a long delay in getting tested, as clinics had limited access. The last appointment with my doctor I had
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Weight loss has been a hot topic for generations. For a long time, we’ve been taught to see any and all fat as bad. But when it comes to kids, it’s quite the opposite. The Growing Years So much happens to our children’s bodies while they sleep. Longer, stronger muscles are formed, complex brain receptors
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Your life is busy. There is a lot to do in addition to your ever growing to-do list. Just when you think you’re getting this healthy lifestyle thing down, another unexpected action item is dropped in your lap. You may feel like this at the work, in your personal life, or both. How do you
How are you doing? I hope you are living closer to your ideal lifestyle every day. Whether you’re conscious of it or not, you’re making choices and taking actions daily that move you closer to or further away from your ideal kind of life. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I believe that
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Detox has become a buzz-word in wellness circles. It’s often referred to when people are “detoxing from coffee” or going on a “sugar cleanse.” These things are very healthy to do, but overall detoxification is so much more. Understanding how detoxification works will lead you to making gradual improvements in your longterm health. The foods,
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Is there really such a thing as ‘friendly bacteria?’ I remember asking a naturopath this question many years ago. It was something that wasn’t discussed in mainstream circles. Having a conversation about fermented foods and your health seemed so alien to me. Bacteria was something I was taught to stay away from and definitely not
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