(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...

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...

Coco-Banana Bread (It's Gluten Free) Probably the easiest thing to bake—(read, you can not mess this up) and seriously, the yummiest  gluten-free, protein-packed, healthy fats and fiber-rich dessert/breakfast/snack. For school friendly options, use all millet flour or a mix of quinoa and millet flours. I would...