WELLNESS
Last week it was my turn to bring snack to an after school program. I asked my daughter what she would like to bring. She sighed in great disappointment, something ‘normal.’ I was a bit shocked. My usual go to snacks of Nourished-Up hemp seed
This past Wednesday I had a magical culinary adventure right here in Vancouver. Six levels up a long and winding parking lot on Richards Street I found the Local Garden, a full-on enclosed organic greenery. The drive up had me weary, very doubtful of where
This time of year, I get frantic emails and calls: Help, I don’t want the holiday poundage. I am gaining weight because of all the stress. How do I navigate all this madnessI have no time for me, NONE. My friend is running on empty,
My love affair with the avocado of course, started with guacamole, but that was just the beginning. If I don’t eat at least 1/4 of an avocado a day, I feel it. I need my phix of this glorious superfood. Why? The avocado has crazy
I love what I do. I’ve been teaching women how to be healthy for awhile now. That includes empowering them to raise healthy eaters too. Let me premise this with nothing shocks me. I don’t judge, I just advise. So I thought it would be
Here’s how to boost your and your family’s fruits and veggie intake: Boost Breakfasts: 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
Feeding kids can be a challenge I know, but it’s all in the mindset. Instead of thinking of cooking ‘for’ the kids, try cooking with the kids. With picky eaters and fierce aversions to veggies, it can be a challenge, I know. My now 9-year
WHEN: Wednesday Nov. 6, 10am-12pm COST: $25 (eating included!!) WHAT: The Breakfast Club: Super Food Series debuts with Glorious Greens: Essentials On How To Get Your Green On. Chef Abdel Elatouabi of Sol Sun Belt Cookery and holistic nutritionist Alyssa Bauman get down in Sol’s
Take command of your health and join me for a fun, educational afternoon focused on the benefits and need-to-know tips of cleansing. Come prepared with nutrition goals and any burning questions you may have. DETAILS Where: Barre Fitness (1038 Mainland St, Vancouver) When: 12pm-1pm Cost: FREE
Really, you still step on the scale and weigh yourself? Have you ever noticed how easily affected your mood is upon that little number? So why are you on it in the first place. Your lifestyle should be preventing the weight from creeping on anyway. And
TASTE OF YALETOWN celebrates 10 years of afforadable Yaletown yumminess. is October 16-30 this year and is a fun way to hit some of Yaletown’s restaurants without overspending. 3-course dinners run anywhere between $25-$45. (without tip, tax and drinks.) Of course eating home is always healthiest,
We all have our indulgences.Even with the best intentions sometimes, we just over do it. But the question is what do we do when you have indulged maybe a bit too much this past Thanksgiving weekend? Hopefully you loved every minute and every morsel. It
I love fall. Layers, perfect knits, pumpkin patches and apple picking. Air is crisper and dusk comes a little sooner. The segue into cooler months is the best time to shift eating habits. Turning your focus inward cleansing with fall foods increases energy, improves digestion and
Grateful: Here’s Why: Boosts immunity: Reduces your stress and supports your immune system. Inspires joy: Erases your worries, turning frowns into smiles. Increases energy: Helps you sleep better at night. Yup that’s right. Be Grateful for you: Nourish Yourself Now. Here’s how: Eat well: Drink more water;
Money, sex, pleasure … Nope. The key to happiness is something entirely different … something anyone can have and at any time. It’s a tweak of mindset. Gratitude and mindfulness are pretty much the essentials to a healthy mental state, better eating habits, flourishing relationships
Nourish Yourself this fall holiday with this essential Thanksgiving Eats: 10 Do’s and Don’ts. Guidelines to keep you grateful and guilt-free this Thanksgiving. Couch potato, you’re not. DO 1. Eat Slowly; Practice Mindful eating 2. Focus on the company, conversation and the meaning of the
Hello, I missed you. I am just back from a long summer away and unplugged. And I love how ‘back to’ feels— newness, change, inspiration. We have an amazing lineup to keep you (and your family) healthy, excited and inspired transitioning into fall .I hear
(This interview was originally posted to: Polymediathlete’s Blog) Okay, I think I’ve gotten all of the hooting and hollering out of my system. It’s time to face the reality of what happens when I watch the Canucks play. Whether I’m watching the game out at
(This article was originally posted to: Urbanmommies.com)Switching to organic is a tough decision for many families. By choosing organic versions of the family’s most consumed foods, you can increase the percentage of organic food in your diet without big changes to your shopping cart or
by: Alyssa Schottland-Bauman(originally published at: www.thechikids.com) Giving your children the nourishment they need, not only helps them thrive in school and play, it helps them emotionally thrive and keep stress at bay. The following tips will pave the way towards better health for the whole
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