How to Make Zucchini Noodles Learn how to cut, peel and cook zucchini pasta! Zucchini noodles are a fun take on a classic noodle and great for anyone following a gluten-free, grain-free or paleo diet, or simply looking to add more veggies to their diet. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they are…
8 Tips for Healthy Eating Out Headed out for dinner? Here are some simple tips for healthy eating out. Whether you are sitting down to a Sunday brunch or a four-course dinner, navigating a restaurant menu can be challenging, especially if you are trying to eat healthily. Fortunately, dining out doesn’t need to sabotage your…
How to Control Your Cravings Learn how to control your cravings with these simple yet effective tips. We’ve all been there; all of a sudden you feel a strong urge to run to the corner store late at night because you absolutely need that one sweet treat, and just can’t go to bed without it.…
Food & Exercise are Not a Transaction Discover why food and exercise are not a calorie transaction. When it comes to improving health, food and exercise go hand in hand, as they both vitally important tools in living well, feeling well and improving longevity. However, it is important to understand that food and exercise are…
Natural Sugar vs Added Sugar Natural sugar vs added sugar – what’s the difference? While most people already know that sugar is not good for them, many people are confused as to the difference between natural sugar and added sugar, and if they are in fact created equal. Look at any food label and…
18 Healthy Travel Snacks Here are 18 healthy travel snacks for your next adventure! When it comes to travelling, healthy eating is often one of the first things that tend to get thrown out the window. Although I am all for indulgence (Hello, wine and chocolate!) I still think it is important, and possible, to…
14 Health Foods That Aren’t Healthy Here is a list of ‘health foods’ that are actually junk food in disguise. Eating well involves one simple thing; eating real food, it’s actually that simple. The issue is that everyone has a different definition of what ‘real food’ is. To me, real food is something with…
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…
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…