If you are living off of fast food and packaged processed dinners, your health may be telling you it’s time for change. Low energy, bloating, dull skin – sound familiar? There are many health benefits of a whole foods diet, so there is no time like the present to start transitioning your diet. After swapping…
Do you find yourself sluggish and low on energy throughout the day? Maybe you feel drained, experience a late morning crash or an afternoon slump? Sometimes during the menopause transition, our energy levels are low due to fluctuating hormones, lack of sleep quality, higher stress levels, and unstable blood sugar levels. Among other lifestyle changes,…
Progesterone is a sex hormone that plays an important role in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for conception, and in maintaining pregnancy. When women reach peri-menopause and menopause, progesterone levels, along with estrogen, decrease. This decrease causes many of the negative impacts associated with menopause – hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, low libido and…
This Green Power Protein Smoothie is quick and easy to make, is creamy and delicious, and is loaded with healthy fats, fibre, and protein. With all these nutrients in one drink, its the perfect way to start your day! This smoothie is also a non-dairy drink and uses coconut water instead of milk. Coconut water…
Volume Eating is a dieting strategy whereby you fill up on large portions of nutrient dense foods that are minimal in calories. The high volume of low caloric foods takes longer to eat, gives the appearance of a large plate of food, keeps you satiated, and provides you with the feeling that you are not…
The term ‘anti-aging’ is not one I completely support. There is nothing wrong with aging, we all age, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to grow older. But no doubt about it, we want to age well. We want our skin to glow, our body to be healthy and fit, our immunity strong,…
Eating a well balanced diet with a wide variety of whole foods is the best way to ensure you are getting all the nutrients that your body requires and to ensure your skin and hair have all the support they need to radiate good health. However, we don’t always eat as well as we should…
Eating whole foods, which includes fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins, is the ideal meal choice. However, with today’s fast-paced grind, it can be difficult to purchase and cook all meals from scratch and we may need to turn to packaged foods. Some packaged foods are more nutritious than others, so it is important…