Delight Your Tastebuds Raspberries are a sweet addition to your salad greens. If they’re not in season, use the frozen organic version. Allow them to thaw for 20 minutes and they’re ready for you. You can do the same anytime you crave the taste of the fruit you love when it’s not in season. Try […]
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Nourishing Whole Grains If you’re trying to get away from eating too much wheat, spelt is an excellent alternative.  This recipe is really simple to make with just a few ingredients and provides a filling base for an endless variety of lunch and dinner creations.  It makes 6 large or 8 small tortillas. Ingredients: 2
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Overwhelm is at the root of why so many of us struggle to improve our lives, relationships, and health. There’s So. Much. To. Do. You can go months, or even years without stopping for more than an evening or an afternoon before the whirlwind that is your life sweeps you up again. This is more than an analogy. Overwhelm is
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Summer Bliss Tips I love summer. Â Breathing in the fresh air and feeling the warmth of the sun on my toes is magic. Everywhere I go, I see people going about their day a little more carefree and relaxed. On really hot days, however, there are a few things I keep in mind to stay
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Sweet Hydration Summer snacking can be nutritious, delicious and SIMPLE. Watermelon is one of those treats most little kids (and big kids) look forward to when the warm weather emerges. For a fun spin on a summer original, try this refreshing recipe! Minted Watermelon Pops Yield: 8 popsicles Ingredients: 4 cups cubed watermelon flesh (about
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My breathing epiphany Did you know that something as simple as the quality of your breathing can impact the quality of your physical and mental health? Scroll down for how it all works, but first I’ll share a story. I started running when I was in my mid-twenties. I began by doing laps at the
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Healthy Comfort Food My family eats a lot of bananas each week but inevitably, there are a few that get overripe. It’s a wonderful reason to make this hearty banana loaf. The spelt is a nutritious and filling alternative to flour, while the chia seeds and flax meal add an extra dose of protein, essential
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You want to feel fit, energetic, and to look your best. Getting there is a different story. With so many different ways of improving your health, it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of options. Some contradicting. Some incredibly depriving. How do you find the right healthy living plan for you? Try this mantra:
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Zesty Arugula Pear Salad By Sheila BotelhoServes 4 Looking for something different to jazz up dinner? Try some some arugula. It tastes great on its own with a light vinaigrette. Add to this spicy green the sweetness of pear and the sharp, nutty taste of grated parmesan and you get delighted taste buds. I like
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The not-so-sweet truth about sugar I read an article about this recently and was taken aback. In a new study* including 87,000 women published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, depression in postmenopausal women was shown to be linked to an increased consumption of high glycemic index foods, like those found in processed, sugary
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Satisfy Your Craving When I’m craving Asian food, this dish satisfies. The nutty flavour of the steamed greens, mixed with cashews or almonds has a crunchy texture. There are many variations to this dish, including the ability to moderate the amount of sodium that is often a culprit of take-out food. If you’re really hungry,
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Weight Loss Goals. Losing weight is on the minds of many for good reason. Obesity is still on the rise. Even while the ‘Gram is a constant loop of muscular selfies and super-human yoga pose videos. How do you break the code? How do you take in enough nutrients while eating less? Is This You? You’ve
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Drink up some liquid sunshine with this Tropical Sunrise Smoothie. For too long, we’ve been taught to avoid all fat, assuming it would cause high cholesterol and weight gain. Thankfully, we have a new understanding of the various fats found in foods and their effects on the body. Coconut oil is considered a saturated fat,
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With a texture crossed between a shortbread and a sugar cookie, these fibre-rich chocolate chip cookies are a not too sweet treat. The heart-healthy oat flour base supports balanced blood sugar along with added antioxidants and protein. Chocolate Chip Sandies By Gretchen Dunoyer Makes 12-14 cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil (see notes) 1 and
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Is your mindset working for you or against you? Think back to the start of 2020 and the promise of a new year. Maybe you had travel plans, special times scheduled to connect with people in new ways, goals you were excited about, ideas you wanted to release to the world – in person… And then the world
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