Recap: My Pure Kitchen Juice Cleanse If you had asked me a year ago to do a juice cleanse, I would have told you to go take a hike. Seriously. I was not a fan of them, I had never done one, but I wasn’t a fan of them. Even after studying nutrition, learning about…
Smoothies are a great healthy on-the-go breakfast, but when not made correctly these blended breakfast are missing the nutrition mark. Below are the 5 most common mistakes people make when putting together their morning smoothie, and a simple formula to make sure you master your smoothie every time. 5 Most Common Smoothie Mistake:Adding Too Much Fruit: Adding too much fruit to your smoothie might make it sweet and delicious, but it is actually creating more of a milkshake than a h […]
“Create a long, lean, sculpted body.” ”Toning and elongating muscles.””Better posture, better movement and a better you.”If these quotes don’t make your ears perk up a little bit, I’m not quite sure what will. One of the hottest fitness trends of 2016 is barre workouts; a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like yoga and Pilates. Although many people have never heard of barre classes, they are nothing new. Barre fitness exploded onto the scene in 2000 […]
People seem to think that eating healthy means forgoing flavour, but I can assure that is not the case! So many people do their very best to eat a clean meal, with lots of veggies and lean meats, however when they get to the dinner table and kick up the flavour with condiments they end up defeating the purpose. Oops! The most common condiments on the market are (unfortunately) loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives making them really poor choices.​Some of the WORST offe […]
When you are on a tight budget, grocery shopping can provide a lot of financial stress. In fact, this is one of the of the most common objections I hear from people about trying to eat healthy. However, there are some simple ideas and tips to consider to help ensure you are eating well while still living in financial freedom. The First Shop is the DeepestWhen you transition to a healthier diet, the first grocery shop is always the most expensive. If you’ve thrown out everything in your p […]
Next to nutrition, travel is a huge passion of mine. My dream job would be to somehow combine the two and become some form of a healthy travel blogger, healthy food critic or healthy restaurant researcher. There is nothing I love more than discovering traditional foods and finding amazing local restaurants and food shops when I travel.Ah, a girl can dream, right?Living in Canada, this time of year is all about vacation and finding a way to escape the freezing temperatures for a little slice of p […]
This year was a very big year for me. Scary and exciting, full of ups and downs, some successes and some failures. For years, I have dreamed of becoming a nutritionist and starting my own business; constantly researching and thinking, and in 2015 in finally started doing. I decided to “go big” as they say, and set a lot of audacious goals for myself. Some business goals, some health goals, some personal goals and some fun ones too. Along the way I learned a lot about myself, and three important […]
Nothing says Happy Holidays like good food, and nothing says happy eating like a good good cookbook. In no particular order, these are some of my personal favourite cookbooks that are tried and tested in my own kitchen. I assure you this list includes a cookbook for even the fussiest of eaters on your list and something for every single diet type. Or if you are looking for a little inspiration for your own wish list – voila. Happy shopping! 1. &nbs […]
The holidays are my favourite time of year. They are a time for celebration, tradition and some cheeky indulgence. Life is all about balance, and I certainly don’t expect people to deprive themselves over the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you need to go off the rails. Balance is a daily, weekly and monthly measurement, and it is important to keep in mind that there is some balance in balance. For instance, convincing yourself you can splurge for the month of December because you are eati […]
To eat bread, or not to eat bread? One of the biggest questions in today’s nutrition community. In fact, it is a topic that we have been debating for years, and I’m sure that it will continue for many more. Historically speaking, bread has been a staple in the human diet for many years. A staple food that people have been eating for generations, made of four simple ingredients; flour, water, yeast and salt. It is a wonder that one simple food, could be oh-so controversial.To be honest, […]
I often hear the comment that healthy food is expensive. Perhaps, sometimes it can be, but I want to take a moment to put something into perspective for you, in a very simple example. I often recommend organic eggs to my clients, however I often receive the response; “But they are sooo expensive”. Yup, they are about $6. You know what else is $6? Your last coffee break. For fun, let’s do a shall comparison, shall we?​1 dozen organic eggs =$5.991 Grande Vanilla Latte = $5.19 […]
More and more, I’m finding my clients are looking to include more than plant-based foods in their diet. This is amazing, and ensuring that we are eating more foods made from a plant, and not foods made in a plant, is a great way to improve your health.Eating a well balanced diet can be achieved by a variety of different diet types, however one key factor remains – we must eat a balance of macronutrients. Whether you are vegetarian, paleo, flexitarian or simply looking to eat […]
When trying to lose weight and eat clean, the questions of when to eat, what to eat and how much to eat are plenty!What should I eat?​How often should I eat?What times should I eat?How much should I eat?How much protein?How much fat?How many carbs?How many meals?How many snacks?And the list goes on…I get it, it’s confusing. But the simpler that you can keep it, the easier it will be. The “3 for 3” formula is a very simple tool that you can use to help ensure your body is […]
The concept of the importance of eating fat in the diet is difficult for a lot of people to wrap their heads around. I find this is one of the most common and re-occuring conversations I have with clients in my practice, and call it “fat-phobia”. For years, especially in the 70s and 80s, we were trained to think that removing fat from the diet was the best way to go for our health and for weight loss. Low-fat, non-fat and fat-free products lining the grocery store aisles and selling like hot cak […]
So, you’ve prepped, you’ve trained and you’re ready to go for the big race! Now, only one question remains: to carb load or not to carb load? Unfortunately, although it may sound appealing to eat an extra large plate of pasta or a pizza, it is not going to make you run any faster or any further. However, proper nutrition and hydration will have a big impact on your run, and your pre-race meals are a chance to top-up your tank. The goal of pre-race nutrition is to top up your gl […]