Want a little more green food in your diet? This soup fits the bill just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This is one of my go-to soups for lunches during the week. I pour single serving sizes into mason jars so it’s super easy & convenient to warm up for lunch at work. Cream […]
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It seems like Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate. Just like many other holiday foods, chocolate could be one of those domino foods that sabotages your weight loss goals. You know that food. Once you start you can’t stop. And then you throw all your healthy eating plans out the window. Are you up for
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How often have you made a new year’s resolution? And how often have you kept to it…for the entire year? Research shows that one in seven of us make a goal and actually stick to it so chances are you are with the majority on this one. I have never been one to make new
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In my family we try and keep the Christmas baking gluten-free because gluten containing foods can flare up my dad’s asthma (if you are unsure about whether you should break up with gluten read my previous article on this topic). I’m also always on the lookout for recipes that will help my patients who have
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Herbals are amazing! No wonder they have been used for centuries across different cultures. But did you know that many herbals can be used very effectively as a tea? The technical word is infusion OR decoction. Here are three herbals that you can use as a tea that fit the bill: Ginger – an excellent
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Even though I rarely eat pasta now in order to feel my best and keep my blood sugar balanced, I still make my own grain-free version of lasagna that tastes great and doesn’t leave me feeling bloated a few hours later. Try this recipe for yourself and let me know what you can think. I
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Today I’m going to let you in on a little secret…this is what separates the people who make the changes they want to make, from those who don’t. All you need to do is get clear on your why. Anything you want to pursue in life will have much more meaning if you understand WHY you want to
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Welcome to the holiday that all naturopaths, dentists, nutritionists, and the like dread…Halloween. All sorts of opinions and questions start to come up as to “what the rules should be” on this day. On the one hand there are the sugar police who say not participating is best and we should be making healthy versions
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The federal election will be held on October 21, 2019. There is no better time to connect with the candidates to articulate what is important to you in regards to health care moving forward. The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) will be focusing on three core issues with the following questions to candidates: Appropriate
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There is a lot of miscommunication out there when it comes to gluten. What should be a red flag for anyone wondering about how gluten might be affecting their health is the advice that 1. gluten is not a problem unless you have celiac disease OR 2. everyone should be eating a gluten-free diet in
Do I really need to break up with GLUTEN? Read More »