Healthy Choices. Grateful Mindset.
The health and wellness industry is booming with advice on food choices but regardless of which diet plan fits your lifestyle, all of them agree on this one food to avoid. For ages, information on what to eat and what to avoid has been evolving, fluctuating and even sometimes conflicting. Developing knowledge in nutritional science
What Is It? Parsley is an herb plant commonly used in Mediterranean cuisines but can also be found in other parts of the world. Easily find parsley throughout the traditional dishes of Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and Turkey. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which produces thousands of
In the age of information download, people are inclined more than ever to announce opinions on a whim and even shaming others for not aligning with those opinions. Food shaming has grown quite popular with such heavy diet culture in today’s society. Picture this; you are struggling to lose weight. You’ve put on quite a
DISCLOSURE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS AND SHOULD A PURCHASE BE MADE, I MAY EARN A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO COST TO YOU. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. My food journey over the past 15 years has been a long and winding road. Now in my 30’s, I finally feel confident in how to approach
Let’s talk about the relationship we have with food. Something not talked about as much as it should be. This topic is an on-going journey for me and what I’ve learned so far solidifies that the why and how we eat are just as important to a healthy diet as nutritional food choices. A healthy
You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. We need to be drinking enough water everyday to maintain good health. It’s important to know why we drink water, what it does for our health and how to make sure you are drinking enough of it. I wasn’t always a water drinker. As a child
You want to lose weight but just aren’t seeing the results you were hoping for or maybe you’ve plateaued and don’t know why. Let me share with you some important discoveries made while travelling the road to a fit and healthier me. It’s the start of a brand new year and many of us have
What Is Roasting? Roasting is a dry heat cooking method using an oven or open flame. Heat circulates the food and cooks from all sides. The food undergoes a chemical reaction with exposure to the heat known as the Maillard process, which is what causes the surface of food to brown. What Is The
I want to share some inspiring ideas for making this a positively memorable Christmas. Unless, you’ve been living under a rock, you’d agree that 2020 has been a rough year all around. Everyone thought that by now, we would see some sort of normalcy. However, celebrations this year will be limited to our household as
The Christmas season and planning for it can be such a stressful part of the year. There is so much to prepare: decorations, festivities, and gifts just to name a few. It can get so overwhelming that most people prolong Christmas shopping and leave many details until the last minute. This ultimately creates more stress.
Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day last week on Monday October 12th. How we celebrated the holiday looked very different (as did most holidays of 2020). The year has been hard for everyone but there is still so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a holiday to reflect on and celebrate all the
Cauliflower cream is a popular substitute for milk or heavy cream. It’s super healthy, dairy free and nut free – a true plant-based alternative! Plus bonus points for the extra serving of veggies I can sneak into my kids’ meals. Who doesn’t love a good cream sauce? That silky richness that coats whatever it touches.
The rushed cycle of daily commute, round trips to daycare / school, work responsibilities and housekeeping tasks used to have me round the clock exhausted. With my caffeine as fuel, I powered through priorities and typically burnt out before being able to complete the rest. I mean, how do you do it? How do you
The abundance of leafy greens in warm weather makes them easy to consume but winter is when they are out of season and harder to come by. Get all the FAQS about my meal prep secret, how to freeze spinach and other greens. What Are Greens And Why Are They Important? Greens are leafy vegetables
I’ve always made a schedule for myself – a way to manage the household. It changed with the seasons, starting with a fresh new back to school routine, which later faded into a more relaxed summer routine. Whether I was able to keep to schedule was the challenge. We showed up to every appointment but
Purchasing food to eat is one thing – getting it on the plate is a whole different story. Cooking is quite the production. The setup, prep work, cooking and clean up can take up a lot of time but having some of the work done already can be the lifesaver you need to avoid copping
Garlic is an ingredient found at the base of so many recipes across the world. It is included in trinities from a number of cultural cuisines making it safe to say that garlic is everywhere! I am of Italian heritage (southern Italy to be a bit more specific) and garlic is a staple in our
What is it? Garlic, grown in bulbs, possesses powerful flavour. Each individual piece within the bulb is known as a clove. It is a member of the allium family and relative to onions and leeks. The Benefits of Garlic Garlic’s medicinal properties have been used throughout history as treatment for many illnesses as well as
Curious how some people manage to pull off meals with such ease? It seems almost effortless the way they can pull out a few ingredients and whip up something so delicious. The secret is really quite simple – you can’t use what you don’t have. Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen can take away the stress of
As we do our part to stay home in our fight against COVID-19, many are restless and feeling the effects of isolation. Even the most positive people are challenged to stay upbeat through these trying times. It’s very easy to sink into a sad place if you’re not careful. As someone who is very familiar
How will you remember life during COVID-19 and the #stayathome movement? My experience includes three kids with me, and nowhere to go. At the beginning, it was easy to get caught up in our pyjamas all day, staying up late (usually watching movies), sleeping in late (because sleeping kids are blissful and I enjoy the
It’s been months since the world was introduced to COVID-19, a highly infectious flu like virus. It’s claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands and has forced humans to segregate until further notice. I’m sorry but WTF???? Is this even real? One minute the kids were in school and I, with my newest baby at
Spring is here! The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. It’s time to welcome the new life around us as we prepare a new year’s harvest. Here are five vegetables to take advantage of this season. 1. Asparagus These tasty stalks are harvested from late February through June but April and
Have you ever noticed the sluggish feeling you get after eating that greasy burger and fries? How about the surge of energy after coffee? The way you are feeling has much to do with your food choices. Our body responds to the food we eat, which can make us feel great but can also slow
Your committed to eating your greens, load up on a whole bunch of veggies and set out on the quest for this week’s attempt at an ideal diet. Sooner than you think, you reach into the fridge only to find your watery, crisp veggies have turned limp and headed straight for a moldy mess. Quality
Detoxing is a popular regimen believed to remove toxins from your body. It’s typically anywhere between 2 weeks to 30 days of restricting your diet to mostly water, fruits and vegetables and avoiding unhealthy diet choices (alcohol, smoking, allergen sources, processed foods, etc.). The varieties are endless, from colon cleanses to herbal teas. People swear
Why Eat Healthy? The answer to this, simply put; humans run on food. It’s the fuel that keeps us going. Everything we eat is either helping our body or working against it. Often, it’s vital purpose is ignored as we opt out a healthy home-cooked meal for whatever’s available. The food industry, from it’s evolution,
My run at motherhood is teaching me just how demanding a job parenting is. Hands down the most difficult role to fill. This little human counts on you around the clock and you effortlessly abandon your own needs to tend to theirs. It’s easy to neglect yourself but that can cause more harm in the