Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Greek Yogurt Pancakes This is a great protein-packed pancake recipe to try when you’ve got some time to make breakfast. Enjoy them with some cut-up fresh fruit, drizzle of maple syrup, and a glass of milk. As you may have heard…”Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Although we don’t necessarily think this […]

Overnight Oatmeal (No cooking required!)

Overnight Oatmeal (No cooking required!) You’ve probably heard before how important eating a healthy breakfast is, but we know it’s easier said than done! Here’s an easy way to incorporate a healthy breakfast into your busy daily routine. Eating breakfast kick starts your metabolism and fuels your body with the energy and nutrients that it […]

Power Packed Banana Loaf

Power Packed Banana Loaf t ry substituting baking ingredients for a healthier option next time you’re in the kitchen! Adding nuts are a great way to give baked goods a boost of natural fats, and chia seeds contain fibre to help you stay full for longer. Substituting applesauce for sugar or opting for dark chocolate […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

How Do You Know When & How Much to Eat? Intuitive Eating 101

How Do You Know When & How Much to Eat? Intuitive Eating 101 One of the most common questions client come in to us with is “How many calories should I eat?” or “How often should I be eating in the day?” Oftentimes, they’re looking for guidelines or rules around when and how much food […]

10 Tips for a Healthy Smile

10 Tips for a Healthy Smile Oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile, it can actually have a huge impact on your overall health! A healthy mouth allows you to speak, eat, and drink. Poor oral health has also been linked to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness, as well as preterm […]

Feeling Fatigued? Don’t Just Blame Iron!

Feeling Fatigued? Don’t Just Blame Iron! Fatigue and low energy are common symptoms we see in many of our clients. More often than not, clients have self-diagnosed iron-deficiency or anemia, and are taking self-prescribed iron supplements. However, this may not be addressing the underlying cause of their fatigue, and in fact may actually be detrimental […]

Omega 3’s – Do They Provide Mega Benefits?

Omega 3’s – Do They Provide Mega Benefits? This post is sponsored by Burnbrae Farms. Omega 3 fatty acids have been promoted for their health and wellness benefits for people of all ages. Many people have heard about DHA for the developing infant, fish oil supplements for adult heart health, and/or omega 3’s for chronic […]

Southwest Veggie Mix

Southwest Veggie Mix This is a quick, delicious and nutritious veggie mix that you can prepare ahead of time and pull out of the fridge to add to dishes throughout the week! We love adding it to omelettes, quesadillas and even just eating it on its own. This recipe uses one of our favourite pantry […]