Weight-loss friendly snack recipe: hummus.
In a previous post, I discussed the five weight-loss friendly snacks that don’t taste like cardboard (or leave your hungry). Number five was eating vegetables. I realize for some people who are new on this healthy eating lifestyle journey that eating vegetables can...
Homemade healthy chocolate (made with coconut oil and love).
This healthy dark chocolate almond recipe makes me weak in the knees. I’m addicted to dark chocolate almonds but there’s still tons of sugar in them which is why I love this recipe. In honour of my birthday, I am featuring a yummy chocolate recipe...
The amazing health benefits of coconut flour. Why I often bake with it.
I’m always looking for healthy hacks to make my baking more nutritious without compromising taste. I believe that eating dessert is a right and not a privilege. No one should be deprived of eating a sweet treat even if they are trying to lose weight or struggling...
Getting over the fear of having my picture taken.
I finally caved and had my pictures taken for this website and social media. Sure obviously I have had my picture taken before but I generally cringe at the idea. I just find it so unnatural to take posed pictures and having my picture taken really takes me out of...
My weekend at CHFA East.
Once a year The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) hosts their annual conference downtown Toronto. It’s a chance to connect with others in the industry and see what’s what in health. I refer to CHFA conference as my Christmas because of all the freebies! It is...
Natural joint pain remedies.
I had the opportunity to test out one of the most popular natural joint pain remedies recently. There are so many on the market so how do you know which ones work? Or if they work at all? Joint pain and stiffness can be quite crippling. It’s the number one thing my...
Dark chocolate versus milk chocolate.
There are a lot of things I can live without ever eating again. Chocolate is definitely not one of them. In fact it’s a big deal if I go more than one day without consuming something containing chocolate. I use to beat myself over my sweet tooth but I have learned...
How to stay motivated to exercise. The reason why we start exercising is NOT the same reason why we continue.
I’m not here to convince you why we need to exercise on a weekly, if not daily basis. Most of us are already quite aware of the benefits of exercise. The secret to success is to find an exercise routine you love because you are more likely to stick to it. But the...