Sea Salt: A Complete Guide Everything that you need to know about sea salt! Salt is a topic of nutrition controversy and has been blamed for many health concerns from heart disease to high blood pressure. In fact, salt is one of the most common questions people ask me about, and with good reason, it…
How To Practice Mindful Eating Learn how to eat mindfully with these simple tips. In the world of food, what we eat is a huge topic of conversation. This is healthy, that is unhealthy, don’t eat that, eat this – there is a lot of information out there and among that information, there is also…
12 Healthy Portable Breakfast Ideas Here are 12 healthy portable breakfast ideas that you can grab-and-go in the morning! Weekday mornings can get pretty hectic, but that doesn’t mean that breakfast needs to be skipped altogether. There are lots of simple, healthy and quick breakfast ideas that you can grab-and-go on your way out the…
How to Avoid Getting Hangry Is being hangry a real thing? And why do people get hangry? Here is everything that you need to know about getting hangry and how to avoid it. Hangry is the (unofficial) technical term for being so hungry that you are angry. In fact, most of us have experienced it, perhaps…
The Best Natural Sweeteners The 3 best natural sweeteners (and runners up) you should be using. At this point, it is common knowledge that added sugars are bad for our health. Sugars, found in everything from baked goods to granola bars and marinades, are not only adding pounds to our backsides but stealing our vitality.…
5 Healthy Habits I Do Daily Creating a healthy diet is about more than just opting for broccoli over pizza, it’s about creating healthy habits that fit your lifestyle that you can keep for the long term. This is something I talk about a lot with clients or in my workshops because it is truly the…
How To Boil Perfect Eggs From hard-boiled to soft-boiled, learn exactly how to boil perfect eggs! Boiling eggs might seem like the simplest kitchen skill, but unless you know exactly how to cook them you’ve likely experienced the unpleasantness of a poorly boiled egg. When overcooked, boiled eggs take on that dark green colour around…
6 Natural Ways to Beat Bloating Learn how to beat the bloat with these natural remedies. Bloating one of the most common questions people come to me with, and truth be told it is something that I used to deal with myself. Whether it is a distended tummy, feeling puffy, or simply a little too…
12 Healthy Game Day Recipes Here is a list of healthy recipes you can whip up for your next game day celebration! Let’s be honest, whether it’s the big game or just another game of the season, game day is more about the food than the game itself. Whether you are hosting a game day…
How to Make Cauliflower Rice Learn how to make cauliflower rice in three easy steps! Cauliflower rice is a fun twist on traditional rice and a great option for those looking to add more veggies to their diet or seeking low-carb options. It is really quick and easy to prepare, so here is a simple…
Meal Planning 101 Learn how to become a meal planning pro with these meal planning tips! When it comes to healthy eating, failing to plan is planning to fail. Knowing what to eat is one thing, but the execution is the most important part of the battle. Luckily, a little forward planning can go a…
Types of Carbohydrates A complete guide to the various types of carbohydrates! Carbohydrate, or “carbs”, have a bad rap. For years they have been demonized, we’ve been told to limit them in our diets, and they’ve been labelled as the enemy. As it turns out, they are not the demons they have been made out…
10 Healthy Food Swaps Realistic healthy food swaps that you can implement in your diet today! Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, starting with small, simple changes is one of the best ways to create long-lasting change. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the fat diets, fancy supplements and…
4 Ways to Beat a Hangover Not feeling your best the morning after? Here are some simple tips to help beat a hangover. A hangover is more than an awful feeling, it’s a combination of nausea, aches, and that general hit-by-a-truck feeling. Of course, the best way to beat a hangover is to avoid one…
2016 Cookbook Gift Guide Here it is, the second edition of my holiday cookbook guide! In no particular order, here is 2016 Cookbook Gift Guide my favourite 8 cookbooks of the year and the ones I think would make perfect holiday gifts for your wish list or someone else’s. 2016 Cookbook Gift Guide 1. Â Juli…