Even though I rarely eat pasta now in order to feel my best and keep my blood sugar balanced, I still make my own grain-free version of lasagna that tastes great and doesn’t leave me feeling bloated a few hours later. Try this recipe for yourself and let me know what you can think. I […]
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That’s right it’s cold and flu season already. Have you thought about what you should have on hand in the house for your family? Are you wondering what you should be taking to keep your immune system strong this winter? In this article I will discuss some of my favourite products. Disclaimer: The contents of
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Today I’m going to let you in on a little secret…this is what separates the people who make the changes they want to make, from those who don’t. All you need to do is get clear on your why. Anything you want to pursue in life will have much more meaning if you understand WHY you want to
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Welcome to the holiday that all naturopaths, dentists, nutritionists, and the like dread…Halloween. All sorts of opinions and questions start to come up as to “what the rules should be” on this day. On the one hand there are the sugar police who say not participating is best and we should be making healthy versions
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The federal election will be held on October 21, 2019. There is no better time to connect with the candidates to articulate what is important to you in regards to health care moving forward. The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) will be focusing on three core issues with the following questions to candidates: Appropriate
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Want a healthy Thanksgiving recipe that doesn’t leave you feeling bloated, tired, and wanting to put on your comfy pants an hour after eating? Check out this family favourite: Sweet Potato Soufflé (original recipe courtesy the Eat Real Food Academy) Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes 2 eggs 1/3 cup butter 1/4 coconut milk or almond
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Last week I talked about the importance addressing both the body and the soul if your goal is to be healthy. You have to do both. It is only when I started doing both that I feel like I am getting younger every year instead of older. I’m also getting lots of compliments on how
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It’s one thing to eat properly. It’s another thing to exercise regularly. And yet it’s something entirely different to deal with what is going on in your heart. In the popular Netflix documentary “Heal” they interviewed patients who went through what were considered “radical remissions” of cancer. Patients who were not expected to survive, but
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It’s here already…that time of year where I’m back from my holidays feeling refreshed and energized . I hope you had a wonderful August with some time to recharge as well! The beginning of the school year always feels like a new start and this year I want to help you make healthy breakfast choices
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I have been eating what I call a real food diet for about five years now and it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided I should be making my own salad dressings. Commercially prepared salad dressings contain a substantial amount of sugar and polyunsaturated oils – usually disguised under names such as high
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