We try hard to resist them, but they sneak up on us like clockwork and they consume us, not relenting until their demands are met. Temptation is everywhere: favourite coffee spot gas stations walking down the street all over billboards Sounds like I am talking about something so incredibly sexy...
Everyone always asks me what I think about cleanses, detoxes and drinking only fresh pressed juices for a couple days to clean out the system. Well what do I think of them? If you use them as a reset to get your system back in place...
My kids always look forward to Halloween, dressing up in Halloween costumes are something we start thinking about in August! They look forward to being in costumes, being out with their friends and staying up late on a school night. And yes the candy, I do...
(GastownGazette.com, October 9th 2014 by Jim Gordon – link) The Gazette’s “Extraordinary Women” series continues this month with Alyssa Schottland-Bauman, a certified holistic nutritionist, health consultant, and writer. The wife and mother of three started www.nourished.ca five years ago to advise and inspire people who wish to change...
Moroccan Spiced Quinoa Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you. These spices should become pantry staples anyway, especially turmeric. The flavour is divine and worth every screw top. This salad is a great side with a simple white fish or a healthy, protein-and-green packed lunch. I love, love this...
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Add 3 more servings of fruits and vegetables to your diet each day. Smoothies Oatmeal with Banana, shredded coconut, berries Grab a whole piece of fruit Eggs with veggies—my fav is sautéed kale and onion and eggs. YUM Double the Veggies: Double the amount called for in the...
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Green Smoothie Yes, you read that right. We have something in my house called “vacation cereal.” Why? My girls discovered Cinnamon Toast Crunch on a trip to Grandma’s house. And they were obsessed ever since (really, can you blame them)? But that is one seriously...
Miso Curry Rice Bowl I’m always trying to recreate restaurant favs and by nourishing them up. This particular bowl was inspired by one of my favourite Whistler local hangouts, the Lift. It’s actually a coffee spot that serves some of the healthiest dishes in town. (That is so Whistler.) Packed with greens, seasoned...
Set your intentions: Make them healthy, positive and light. When you set intentions you consciously align yourself with your goals and back them up with the actions, thoughts and choices you make. Bring your intentions with you everywhere you go until you seep into...
Carrot Ginger Dressing This is a rendition of GP’s GOOP dressing. Steeped in anti-oxidants and healthy fats, I love this as a dip, salad dressing and a marinade. 2 Carrots1 Shallot2 thumbs Ginger2 tbsp Sweet miso paste1/4 cup Rice vinegar2 tbsp Honey2 tbsp Sesame oil1/3 cup Avocado...
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