Whole Food Pad Thai
This is not just any whole food pad thai, this is made with spaghetti squash, it is a complete meal with adequate vegetables, fat, protein and fibre. It is also…
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April 14, 2021
Comprehensive Hormone Testing – What test is best for you?
As you likely expect, comprehensive hormone testing gives us an inside look at your hormone levels. Testing can be done on one day of your cycle or over the course…
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April 14, 2021
The Gut-Brain Connection
Many of us have experienced the interconnected relationship that the gut and brain have on each other. The most common example is during times of anxiety, such as prior to…
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March 7, 2021
How & Why You Should Track Your Cycle
Tracking your cycle is not only for those looking to become pregnant or prevent pregnancy. It is also helpful to understand what your hormones are up to throughout your cycle.…
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March 7, 2021
Understanding Your Cycle
There is value and empowerment in understand what is happening to your hormones month to month. When it is understood what changes should be happening, it is easier to identify…
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March 6, 2021
Symptoms of Hormone Changes
Hormonal fluctuations are a part of a normal cycle, but what symptoms could be experienced when hormones are not well regulated? Our hormones act on receptors that are present all…
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March 6, 2021
Crunchy Chunky Superfood Granola
Ingredients Dry:1.5 cups rolled oats1/2 cup pecans, broken into small pieces1/2 cup walnuts, broken into small pieces1/2 cup unsweetened coconut smiles1/4 cup pumpkin seeds1/4 cup uncooked quinoaWet:1/4 cup honey, maple…
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July 13, 2020
They joy of showing up imperfectly – Five Minute Friday Ep 3
Watch the IGTV on the right or read the transcript below: Hello, and welcome to episode 3 of 5 minute Friday’s, where I will spend 5 minutes discussing a mindset…
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July 10, 2020
How to live inspired – Five Minute Friday Ep 2
Watch the IGTV on the right or read the transcript below: Hello, and welcome to episode 2 of 5 minute Friday’s, where I will spend 5 minutes discussing a mindset…
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July 3, 2020
How to be at peace with what you do – Five Minute Friday Ep 1
Five Minute Friday's is a series of mindset related or lifestyle medicine topics that I discuss on Instagram. Play the video on the right to listen in, the transcript plays…
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June 28, 2020
5 Tips To Get Out Of A Rut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a51BJL8xdp8 This list of suggestions starts with a shallow rut, and makes its way to a deep rut. Meaning, if you can’t entertain the first recommendation, move to the next. …
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March 28, 2020
Self-Love Brain Training
Self-love brain training AKA cultivating self-love from a self-improvement perspective. When I actually think about how my active movement toward self-love started, I remember it aligning with when I started…
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March 8, 2019
Plant Protein 201
I shared a list of my favourite plant proteins in PLANT PROTEIN 101 but its time to graduate to common problems I have dealt with in Plant Protein 201. "Beans…
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January 30, 2019
Simple Tips for Happy Digestion
Before we can start, lets get clear on symptoms of unhappy digestion: these can include bloating, gas, mild abdominal upset, constipation or diarrhea. This article is specific to mild symptoms,…
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January 23, 2019
7 Ways to Naturally Support Your Thyroid
Hypothyroidism An underfunctioning thyroid causes: weight gain, fatigue, colder body temperature, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, heavy or irregular periods and slow heart rate Hyperthyroidism An overfunctioning thyroid causes: weight loss,…
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October 24, 2018
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients 2.5 c. Gluten Free Flour (use Bob's Red Mill OR make your own like I did with the the following Gluten Free Flour Blend: 1 3/4 c. Brown Rice Flour1/2 c. Potato…
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October 19, 2018
Mushroom Gravy Stew
Ingredients 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 a large onion, finely diced1/2 cup carrot, finely diced10-15 white mushrooms, sliced1 cup large chunked TVP (textured vegetable protein)6. 1 tbsp soy sauce7. 1/2…
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October 3, 2018
Herbal Immune Boosting Coconut Curry
Cold and flu season is upon us! It is time to strengthen the immune system and protect the body against foreign invaders. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a specific herbal decoction,…
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October 3, 2018
How Stress Causes Weight Gain
We all know stress is not good for general health. But why? I dove into the research on this one, because I know how much we all experience external stressors…
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October 2, 2018
Dairy & Gluten Free Mac & Cheese
Ingredients 454 g green lentil macaroni (we used the brand Bentilia) 2 cups sweet potato, chopped3/4 cup cashews, soaked in water for > 1 hour if you are not using a…
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August 18, 2018
Plant Protein 101
This is a compilation of my favourite plant-based protein sources with amount of protein according to cronometer.com. RECOMMENDATION: ensure at least one source of plant protein with every meal. The best…
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August 10, 2018
Consciousness
You know that voice in your head that talks to you on repeat? My whole life I have thought that voice is me. I listened to and identified with it.…
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June 27, 2018
How to Start an Affirmations Practice
Affirmations are a tool that I use to remind myself of who I am and who I want to be, or to create change and direction in my life. Affirmations…
June 13, 2018
The Cholesterol Misconception
What is Dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is a term used to define any abnormal blood fat (lipid) levels. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is naturally produced in the liver and is…
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June 3, 2018
Taco Salad
Ingredients To feed two people or one very very hungry person: 1 head romaine lettuce2 tomatoes1 bell pepper1/3 red onion1 avocado Soy chorizo (if you are in Toronto, my favourite is from…
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May 30, 2018
How to Start a Meditation Practice
What is Meditation? There are many different types of meditation, but all are used to free the mind from racing thoughts and allows us to focus on relaxing our mental…
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May 23, 2018
Minimalism for Mental Health
I'm sure you have heard of the grass-is-always-greener phenomenon, or "keeping up with the Joneses'". I want to talk about how these relate to minimalism and mental health, and hopefully…
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March 30, 2018
Vegan Bacon Buddha Bowl
Ingredients mixed greensbrown ricesoy sauce1-2 cloves of garlic per cup of ricewhite kidney beansavocadocherry tomatoes spiralized/grated carrottempeh maple bacon (I used Tofukey's Smokey Maple Bacon Tempeh) cilantrosalsa (I used a tomatillo based…
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March 28, 2018
Tofu Scramble
I regularly make many different variations of this recipe, this is a sesame version which is my favourite! Ingredients 1-2 tbsp sesame oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic…
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March 25, 2018
How to Save the World & Your Health by Skipping the Plastic
Have you ever counted how many times you used and disposed of plastic in a single day? A few months ago a did a week long plastic tally challenge inspired…
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March 18, 2018
Insomnia: Get a Good Nights Sleep & Ditch Daytime Fatigue
Sleep Hygiene The very basics: no screens at least one hour before bed. This one is soooo important. Blue light produced by screens affects the bodies physiological cycle that helps…
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March 18, 2018