Eating Out with a Food Allergy
Eating Out with a Food Allergy Food allergies can be a pain: always reading labels, being cautious when invited over for dinner, triple checking the ingredients of the cupcakes your co-worker brought for their birthday- the list goes on. Sometimes it gets tiring having to cook all of your meals yourself. I know what you’re […]
Healthy PB & Banana Baked Oats
Healthy PB & Banana Baked Oats Have you tried baked oats yet?! This recipe is just as moist and fluffy as cake, but with added fiber and protein! We usually recommend choosing a breakfast that includes a carbohydrate, protein, and fat so that you are adequately fueled for your next meal or snack, AND you’re […]
Early Birds May Make Healthier Food Choices Than Night Owls
Early Birds May Make Healthier Food Choices Than Night Owls Being a morning person might have more benefits than you think! According to recent studies published in Obesity, the scientific journal of Obesity Society, researchers observed that early risers (as determined by a shortened version of Horne and Östberg’s Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire) chose to eat healthier, […]
Potty talk: what IS a normal bowel movement anyway?
Potty talk: what IS a normal bowel movement anyway? ***This post is intended for use in examining bowel movements in the average, healthy adult. For other individuals as well as babies and children, please book an appointment to discuss your questions and concerns with your physician or Alex or Stephanie! Well, it’s something we all […]
3 Ingredient Almond Thumbprint Cookies
3 Ingredient Almond Thumbprint Cookies These are the EASIEST, and chewiest cookies ever! This recipe is for the plain cookie itself, but you can fill the cookie with anything you like. Some ideas include berry compote, jam, Nutella, nut/seed butter, etc. This recipe is also great for kids, because they can experiment with different toppings […]
Gluten Free Blueberry Banana Oat Bars
Gluten Free Blueberry Banana Oat Bars Happy New Year! Has anyone made a New Year’s resolution relating to their health & wellness? We’re here to help you out! Try this healthy blueberry banana oat bar recipe for an on-the-go breakfast or snack! Being a source of fibre and healthy carbohydrates, these bars will help keep […]
5 Steps to Start 2018 Off Right
5 Steps to Start 2018 Off Right This year, forget the juice cleanses and the detoxes. Instead of emptying your wallet on fad diets, start 2018 off right by making sustainable healthy lifestyle changes. Here are 5 steps to making 2018 your healthiest year yet! 1. Set Realistic Goals. Trying to overhaul your lifestyle completely, […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Did we say… quinoa for breakfast?! You read that correctly. Quinoa. Breakfast. Game changer. Quinoa is a whole grain, and is an excellent source of plant protein and fiber. It also has high levels of magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, E vitamins, and antioxidants. PLUS it is extremely versatile in […]
How to Grocery Shop Like an Expert
How to Grocery Shop Like an Expert Does grocery shopping feel like an overwhelming chore to you? With the endless aisles, shelves, and different brands of the same food, how do you navigate a supermarket? How can you make sure you’re making the healthiest choice? In this post, we are going to teach you how […]
Honey Spiced Chicken with Kale Salad
Honey Spiced Chicken with Kale Salad Sugar and spice, and everything nice; that is what this easy roasted chicken is made of. This meal is very simple and easy to prepare. Just marinate and bake the chicken with the recommended spices and prepare the kale salad while it bakes. In less than 30 minutes, you […]
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Your Digestive Health
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Your Digestive Health Bacteria seems like something we wouldn’t want to have around, much less in our body – but did you know we all have bacteria living in our intestines? In this article, you will learn about probiotics as well as prebiotics, and how you can use them to improve your […]
Easy Almond Bliss Balls
Easy Almond Bliss Balls We wanted to give you a recipe that was chocolatey, healthy, delicious, AND so easy to make, and these Easy Almond Bliss Balls totally check off all those boxes! We have all had those days where we wish we had something healthy & sweet in our cupboards for an afternoon snack. […]
What to Eat & Drink on a Long Flight
What to Eat & Drink on a Long Flight Do you have any vacations or trips planned? Flights, especially long-haul ones, can be hard on the human body. It’s no wonder that after landing at your destination, you can feel pretty crummy. Ever wondered why or if there’s anything you can do to reduce these […]
September Survival Guide – our tips for heading back-to-school or back-to-work!
September Survival Guide – our tips for heading back-to-school or back-to-work! All too soon, summer has come to an end. Whether you’re going back to school, work, or sending your kids back to school, we’ve got some tips on getting back into your healthy lifestyle routines! Keep a calendar It’s time for the morning classes, […]
Oat Flour Waffles
Oat Flour Waffles Do you need some healthy breakfast inspiration? These easy Oat Flour Waffles are great for any day of the week (seriously – even weekdays! They’re that easy!). One of the great debates is waffles versus pancakes (which side are you on?!). I have to say that I am team #waffle most of […]
How to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season
How to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season With summer coming to an end, we are fast approaching cold and flu season. Here are our top tips to stay healthy this flu season and, if you do happen to get sick, how to decrease the duration and severity of your illness. Firstly, what is […]
Tricks for Treats: How to Have a Healthy Halloween
Tricks for Treats: How to Have a Healthy Halloween October 31 is almost here… Halloween! Many people celebrate with scary movies, haunted houses, elaborate costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating. Candy has become such an integral part of Halloween, especially with the November 1 candy sales, that having a sugar-free Halloween can seem impossible. Here some tricks […]
Vegan Mushroom Ragu Pasta
Vegan Mushroom Ragu Pasta You will not believe how DELICIOUS this Mushroom Ragu recipe is. I created this recipe with the intent to mimic a classic ground beef ragu, and I’m honestly surprised at how well this turned out. I topped it off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and an almond/parmesan/cilantro crumble […]
11 Benefits of Physical Activity that Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss
11 Benefits of Physical Activity that Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss We often hear “weight loss” as a primary reason to exercise. However, we often forget that exercise has many other health benefits, irrespective of weight. Seeing results in the gym doesn’t just mean physical results, it can also mean improved mental, emotional, […]
Peach Almond Galette
Peach Almond Galette Do you LOVE pie but get intimidated to make it at home? Well have no fear, this galette recipe is extremely beginner friendly! You don’t even need a pie pan – a baking sheet is all you need! A galette is basically half of a pie AND you can see all the […]