Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you’ll be happy once you reach a specific goal? I see this the most in my office when patients have a goal to lose a certain number of pounds. The danger with this type of thinking is that our happiness becomes outcome dependent. What if that outcome doesn’t […]
5 simple things that make me ridiculously happy Read More »
Want a little more green food in your diet? This soup fits the bill just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This is one of my go-to soups for lunches during the week. I pour single serving sizes into mason jars so it’s super easy & convenient to warm up for lunch at work. Cream
Luck of the Irish soup Read More »
Good posture has many benefits. It increases feelings of confidence and makes one appear more confident to others. It also decreases soreness caused by tense back muscles and reduces the likelihood of headaches. What does good posture look like? 1. Shoulders are relaxed and at the same height. 2. Shoulders are held back (pay attention
Tips for Improving Posture – Guest Post Read More »
Now that you know that eating fat doesn’t make you fat, let’s find out what fats you should actually be eating and why. By now you probably know that trans-fats are bad for your health, right? But what about so-called vegetable oils? Soy and canola oil, as well as less familiar products like corn, peanut,
Why you should avoid industrial seed oils Read More »
Is getting your child to eat vegetables one of your greatest challenges as a parent? Most parents know even the most basic nutritional recommendations, like the Canada Food Guide, advise 6-8 servings of veggies a day, but they are coming up short on a consistent basis. Don’t know where to start to change this? Here
3 simple tips for busy moms and dads to get your children to eat vegetables Read More »
It seems like Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate. Just like many other holiday foods, chocolate could be one of those domino foods that sabotages your weight loss goals. You know that food. Once you start you can’t stop. And then you throw all your healthy eating plans out the window. Are you up for
Keto-friendly treat for your Valentine Read More »
Clients often come to me with low back discomfort or pain. How I treat low back pain depends on my assessment because often, the pain does not originate from the low back. Below are five common causes of discomfort, along with possible contributing factors. Pelvic Immobility Pelvic immobility means that muscles, bones, ligaments or cartilage
Common Origins of Low Back Pain – Guest Post Read More »
So many people have not gotten the memo yet about fat! That is why today’s I’m sharing with you an email from my Apple a Day series. It is all about deconstructing the limiting belief that eating fat will make you fat. Notice I said the word belief, not fact. Unfortunately the Canada Food Guide, our
Eating fat does not make you fat Read More »
For the past 8 years I have used a CSA. I even consider them to be part of my health care team. I also promote CSA’s to my patients. So if you don’t know what they are, it’s time to be in the know! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. When you sign up, you
Why this is your year to use a CSA Read More »
It’s the new year and that means Belly Fat Detox time at QNC! I’m so excited for everyone who has signed up because we have five weeks of tasty recipes ahead of us. For those of you that didn’t sign up here is a little taste of what you’re missing. Want more of the recipes
What you are missing on the Belly Fat Detox Read More »