All fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting. Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Health-busting fats pretty much bust all of these (brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods). So, this is … Read More
Vegan Peanut Ramen Soup – 25 mins!
As the weather is slowly becoming cooler, the couch is looking like a better option than going out… and your ALL about warm and nourishing foods… Ahhh then then bowl of deliciousness is perfect 🙂 Ready from fridge to plate in less than 25MINUTES its the perfect mid-week nourishing dinner. Serves 4 Ingredients (Choose organic where possible) 2/3 tsp Avocado … Read More
How Do I Know if I Have a Leaky Gut?
“Leaky gut” is a popular topic in the health and wellness spheres these days. It’s been blamed for many symptoms and conditions that seem to be all-too-common. Allergies, intolerances, joint pain, even autoimmune diseases can all be linked back to leaky gut. But what exactly is leaky gut? What causes it? What kinds of issues are related to it? … Read More
One-Pan Lemon Chicken
I have a few favourite things in life, coffee… puppies…. and one pan dinners 🙂 I know the feeling when you come home from work and just want to kick your feet up… but your HANGRY and right about now, you wished a genie would appear and magically have dinner on the table… Well my friend, I am no genie … Read More
Detox Diet: The Ultimate Guide
You are a living, breathing, whistling detox machine. Your liver and kidneys are working every day to break down and filter out toxins and harmful substances from your body. Which is a good thing, because we are exposed to everyday chemicals that aren’t good for us. So how can a detox diet or cleanse program help? Simply eliminating “bad” foods and restricting alcohol use … Read More
5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating
Bloating. That oh-so uncomfortable feeling in the gut. Often it rears its ugly head after a large meal. Or a small meal. Or a snack. Or… Yikes! How can we figure out what’s causing it? Perhaps you already have some wise de-bloating habits like avoiding foods you know give you gas. But that’s not completely solving the problem. Do … Read More
Gut Probs? Where to start? HERE!
If you have been following me you will know i suffered from a VERY unhappy and inflamed gut. with a list longer than Santa’s, of gut issues, intolerance and symptoms. I basically couldn’t eat ANYTHING, even water would bloat me. It was a horrible time, I suffered emotionally, mentally and it was embarrassing looking 6 months pregnant every day… I … Read More
Gut Healing Happy Belly Smoothie
As we know 80% of your bodies serotonin is made from your GUT! That’s the stuff that makes you happy and ‘good moood’ booster. Serotonin also has a strong influence on the cravings – when your levels are too low it can result in startch cravings, low self esteem and even depressive thoughts! So it’s no wonder we feel like … Read More