We are living in interesting times. If the pandemic this year has taught us anything, it is that what was “normal” is no longer sustainable. When we step back and look at the big picture we can see this manifesting in so many different areas. Where we have cut corners for what is fast, fun, […]
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Today’s post is a simple video on one of the things that I eat for breakfast. For some reason breakfast seems to be a big hurdle for people to change. Without good examples of how you can do things differently, that don’t sacrifice time or convenience, you can easily slip into old, unhealthy habits. Let’s
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Just because technology makes our lives easier it doesn’t mean that it makes our lives less stressful. In fact, it can be quite the opposite. Can you relate? We are digitally connected to work and each other like we have never been before. Technology has created the expectation that we should be responded to immediately
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Do you know what the three biggest complaints I hear from patients? Fatigue Weight gain AND Hormone imbalance Did you also know that you can prevent all of these by making sure that you are eating this one food group at breakfast? In fact, all of these symptoms are preventing by having proper blood sugar
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This is the number one question you need to ask yourself after you set some type of goal. Because unless you get out your calendar and figure out exactly when you’re going to make it happen, I’ve got bad news for you…it’s only wishful thinking. Perhaps you want to finally lose that twenty pounds, work
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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