What is the Satiety Index? Have you ever notice that some foods keep you feeling full longer? And others give you the munchies an hour later? That can make the advice to “stop eating when you feel full” a bit tricky if you’re picking foods that aren’t filling. That’s a phenomenon called satiety. It’s the feeling of fullness, … Read More
Coconut Chocolate PHAT Bombs
3/4 cup Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Cacao Powder 2 tbsps Monk Fruit Sweetener 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
Healthy Fats & Dangerous Fats – how to decipher!
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
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too … 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
Why Am I Always Hungry?
Does the title of this post make you hungry? Sometimes just thinking about hunger or food makes me hungry. Even if I know, I’m not physically hungry. Don’t blame yourself for always being hungry. There are legitimate physical and psychological reasons why you might feel this way. I share some of those in today’s post. I also share my step-by-step … Read More