Gluten-Free Apple Bread
Baking can be a bit of a trick sometimes and it can be intimidating to try your own recipes. However, don't get frustrated if it doesn't turn out just right. The type of gluten-free flour you use, your particular oven, how
What’s the deal with: Digestive bitters
Whenever mealtime merriment is at risk of becoming dampered by indigestion, you have my full permission to get bitter. No, I'm not suggesting that you begrudgingly ride-out all of your digestive woes; rather, I recommend taking action to tame those
Boost your brain with nutrition
As the control centre of our entire body, it's important that we do everything we can to make sure our brain is functioning optimally. We can sometimes get disconnected from the idea that what we eat is the fuel source for
Fermented Foods: How to incorporate them into your diet
If you're at all versed in the world of nutrition, then you're likely all too familiar with fermented foods. You know that they contain probiotics (aka good bacteria) which help crowd out the bad bacteria, and can assist with better
Seed Cycling: A simple way to support optimal hormonal balance
Estrogen and progesterone are the key hormones that regulate a woman’s monthly cycle. The menstrual cycle is divided into the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase begins on the first day of your period and goes until
‘The Pill’ Is Not Your Only Option: Common Non-Hormonal Birth Control Alternatives
In Canada, the pill is the most commonly used method of contraception and is among the most frequently used medication by young women. However, according to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), we are starting to see a
Detoxing? Here’s how to overcome withdrawal symptoms
Today marks day 17 of a 30 day Anti-Inflammatory Detox + Intermittent Fasting program I created, and I have a ridiculous amount of energy – ask anyone around me! I first experienced the life-changing effects of detoxing and fasting back
Super Simple Nori Rolls
Summer is all about fresh, light, easy-to-make recipes, and this recipe of nori rolls is one of our favourites! You don't have to be a master sushi chef in order to roll up these super simple nori rolls filled with
why a healthy diet isn’t always enough
I know, the last thing you want to hear is that there’s something else you could be doing to improve your diet. One day you’re told certain foods are good for you, the next you’re told to avoid those same
What’s the deal with Exogenous keytones and how to use them
Going "Keto" can be hard, really hard. There are many health benefits to the ketogenic diet, but transitioning from carb sources to fat sources as your primary source of fuel (aka “ketosis) can be rough. The transition can even leave you