How To Practice Mindful Eating In the world of food, what we eat is 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 a lot of contradictory information. However, when it comes to…
12 Healthy Portable Breakfast Ideas 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 door to ensure you are set up for a day of success. So I’ve…
How to Avoid Getting Hangry ‘Hangry’ is the (unofficial) technical term for being so hungry that you are angry. In fact, most of us have experienced it, perhaps we just didn’t realize what it was called. It is that moment in time when you become cranky, moody, irritable, or when you are about to have a massive…
The Best Natural Sweeteners 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. Sweet treats should most certainly be consumed in moderation and treated as…
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 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 the yolk and that somewhat sulphuric taste which is not pleasant…
Natural Ways to Beat Bloating 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 gassy, being bloated is not a comfortable feeling for anyone. Although there…
12 Healthy Game Day Recipes 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 party yourself or headed for a big night out, a delicious game day recipe can help to add…
How to Make Cauliflower Rice 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 step-by-step guide on how to make cauliflower rice. Cauliflower rice…
Meal Planning 101 When it comes to healthy eating, failing to plan is planning to fail. Knowing what to eat is one thing, but execution is the most important part of the battle. Luckily, a little forward planning can go a very long way in ensuring that you are set up for a week of…
All About 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 labeled as the enemy. As it turns out, they are not the demons they have been made out to be, and learning about the various types carbohydrates…
10 Simple Healthy Food Swaps Although it would be easy if you could simply train yourself to eat better overnight, that is not necessarily a realistic option. For most, creating a healthy diet and lifestyle is a process that takes time and involves ups and downs, and twists and turns. My personal journey was not…
4 Ways to 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 all together, but sometimes these things just sneak up on you when you are having too much…
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. Juli…
Common Causes of Sugar Cravings Despite the hundreds of articles, blog posts, podcasts and books dedicated to encouraging people to cut back their sugar intake, it remains one of the most common nutrition concerns. The tips and trick to helping people kick their sugar habits are plenty, however these same tips and tricks are often putting…