Author: Jen Standing
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2020 Kitchen Staples – Nutritionist Favourites
You know when you get really excited about a song, and you think it’s so good that you just have to share it with everyone you know? This post is my personal version of that. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and my kitchen staples are my treasures. I love these ingredients…
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Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccine
There’s something about this that makes me think this is the perfect dish for date night. Even though overall it comes together easy, it still feels so lush, creamy, and satisfying.
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How Quarantine Stress Affects Your Body
We’re living in a time of really high stress – there’s no doubt about that. Our worlds have become smaller, and our worries are a whole lot bigger. High stress in your body means high cortisol levels. High cortisol can impact your health in so many different ways, both big and small. Stress during quarantine…
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The Green Machine
If food held a popularity content, smoothie would have a good chance of winning. After all, what’s not to love? It can be anything you want it to be – creamy, refreshing, tart, sweet, chocolatey! Talk about versatility. Personally, I love a creamy smoothie. I also love one thats filling, not overly sweet, and packed…
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Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Are you a meal person or a snack person? I’ll admit, I am a total snack-a-holic. I prefer multiple appetizers over the whole meal. And my body just craves a bite every couple of hours. Sometimes, this snack-a-holic craves something crispy, warm, spicy, and dense. These Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Fries fit the bill. Yes, they…
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Sleep Routine for Anxiety
There are many different factors in your life that can contribute to your anxiety. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, because it means that these factors can be leveraged as tools to support your mental health. A couple of major influences on your anxiety levels include lack of sleep duration or lack of quality sleep.…
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Avocado Spinach Dip
Certain dishes remind me of family gatherings. I love that the dishes that remind me of these get-togethers are not universal – mine may not be the same as yours. Yet they all share the same thing in common: bringing us back to the greatest memories. Of talking, listening, sharing, and celebrating. You know those…
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Creamy Garlic Sage Pasta
Picture this: It’s the end of a long week. You come home, and jump right into your pajamas. You have a great movie picked out, and you’re ready to have the cozy-night-in of your dreams. But wait? What’s that rumbling? Oh no! You forgot about dinner! This isn’t like you – you love food. How…
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Orange Cranberry Chutney
I was spoiled as a child when it comes to food. My mom has always been an excellent chef – and even though she was busy she always made the time to prepare a 5 star Sunday dinner for us. Of course, Holiday meals always put those 5 star dinners to shame. Those were 6…
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What To Do After a Panic Attack
Anxiety is a unique experience and can vary from one individual to the next. Some people experience anxiety daily, other people have more intermittent anxiety. Some people get anxious about certain situations (social situations, for example). Other people have seemingly no reason to be anxious at all, but experience it anyways. Some people experience panic…
Standing Strong Wellness 