Nutrition + Motivation + Mental Health.
Many have been calling for a change to the Canada Food Guide, as the scientific evidence released over the years has changed what we know about food. You can get adequate protein from plants when combined properly, dairy isn’t a necessity, and vegetables are, to put it plainly, awesome. As our society shifts towards a […]
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On my journey to better health, diet drinks were one of the last things I gave up. I loved drinking coke zero – and I was either addicted chemically, by habit, or both. But there was one other aspect that hooked me – actually, it hooks a lot of us: zero calories. Somewhere along the […]
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I find food trends fascinating, and I would be interested in getting a show of hands as to how many people have or have tried – heck even considered giving up wheat or gluten this year. It’s everywhere. I mean, you can’t walk around the grocery store without seeing gluten free labels slapped […]
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You know how some people say “I have a sweet tooth”? Well I have sweet TEETH. That’s right – a whole mouthful. But as I have gotten older, the 5 cent candy aisle at the nearest convenience store just won’t cut it anymore. I want sweet, but I always want beneficial. I want “treat yourself”, […]
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My instructor was talking just the other day about how she defines foods in two separate categories: “noisy” (inflammatory, irritating, disruptive) and “quiet” (peaceful, nourishing, easy to digest). I love that concept. When life is crazy (often) , I am drawn to the quiet foods. The foods that nourish and give, and hardly ask for […]
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Over the last couple of years, soy has gotten a pretty bad rep. This troubles me on a personal level, because I love my tofu. And my miso. And soy sauce. And edamame. But if that’s the truth, then I will except it. If that’s the truth. And recently, I’ve come to question that truth. […]
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Good morning and happy Friday you guys! Check out my newest video, and then go and kick ass today!
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Hello you all! Yes, I know this post is late – as it has normally been Plant Powered Pizza Friday – but this week, it just wasn’t working for me. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know why: Friday’s pizza was… mediocre at best. Heck, I’m being too easy on it: it was […]
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I have to say, I feel pretty lucky that my S.O. has been willing to embark with me on this nutrition adventure over the last year. Most of the changes I’ve made, he’s more than willingly gone along with. We drink more, good quality water. We’ve eliminated dairy, and upped our whole foods. We eat […]
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Guys, yesterday was amazing. And if you have a few minutes to check out this video, you’ll see why! Here’s the link to my Youtube if you wanna check out my other videos (do it!) Thanks for following my journey and being here with me! Until next time!
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