jaclyn, Author at Holistic Foodie

Your Spring Skincare Routine & Makeup Tips

March 26, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

With a new season upon us, it’s a good time to spring clean your beauty and skincare products. Not only is it a good time to change your products for your overall look but it’s also a good time to readjust the products you’re using for your skincare as well. Now that winter is *finally* over (hopefully!), it’s time to focus on protecting our skin from different elements. Things like protecting our skin from the sun, protecting our armpits from sweating and wearing makeup that feels light and fresh. Your spring skincare routine is here!

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Is Organic Meat Better For You- All The Answers!

March 21, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Most likely you’ve heard the saying, you are what you eat. Well, that may be partially true, but an even truer saying is – you are what you eat, eats. That saying is of course from the one and only Michael Pollan, a big proponent of eating natural foods. And while I advocate for a label-free way of eating and I indulge here and there in foods that may not be 100% natural, for the most part, I stick to a natural foods type of kitchen. And that includes buying organic, pastured or grass-fed meat. But do you need to buy organic meat and what is up with all the different labels on meat these days? What do they really mean? I’ll be answering that in this post and I hope you find it helpful, so let’s get to it…

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Vegan Buddha Bowl: Grain Free & Easy

March 18, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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In the midst of the chaos of moving, I managed to make this grain free vegan buddha bowl. Moving is probably one of the most annoying things to do, right? It’s sooooo much work all to have to unpack everything later. And let’s be honest, nobody really wants to help you move, why would anyone want to volunteer their time to such an endeavour? Which is why I hired movers because they’re getting paid to do it. I do have some help coming from family, but that is more for some of the unpacking and emotional support. And as I am getting older I realize that is exactly what they are there for- in times of need, they are there to help. When shit gets real, they are there for you and I couldn’t be more appreciative of them.

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The Best Daily Supplements You Need to Know About

March 12, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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There are a lot of supplements out there right now and with all the different brands, marketing, ingredients and everything else it can be really confusing. I wanted to share with you the best daily supplements that I think you should know about and provide you with an overview of which supplements I take and why. This is geared towards general health and wellness and is not designed to be a blog post for a specific health condition. It is always best to work with a practitioner one on one to develop a protocol for your needs.

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How the Binge Restrict Cycle Keeps You At War With Your Body

March 1, 2019 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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Have you ever heard about someone being happy on the current diet they are on? Chances are slim that if you’ve ever been on a diet or restricting foods in some way that you felt happy doing so. I can remember back to my first diet at age 15, I felt miserable. I was restricting my calories to 1100-1200 a day, working out more and more and I was miserable. Being so miserable about my body and food made me miss out on life way to much. Plus it kept me stuck in the binge restrict cycle for years without even realizing it. Today I want to share with you how restriction and food deprivation makes you miserable and what to focus on instead, because there is so much more to focus on, trust me!

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Do You Need to Go Gluten Free? You May Be Surprised…

February 26, 2019 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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The war on gluten seems to only be getting stronger and stronger as time passes. But what is the truth about gluten? Is it really all doom and gloom? Do you need to go gluten free to feel optimal and healthy? In this blog post I will attempt to break down gluten and explain why I am not anti-gluten and why I continue to eat it in moderation.

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Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Caesar Dressing

February 5, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Have you ever fallen in love with a salad? Over the years, I have definitely fallen head over heels in love with a few salads. One was this farro salad, another was this dairy free caesar salad and this one has now been added to the list. This shredded brussels sprout salad has it all. Finely shredded sprouts (thank you mandolin), a tried and true classic caesar dressing, salty crispy prosciutto and crunch from toasted walnuts. You are going to want to make a big batch of this, because you won’t be able to stop eating it.

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Protein Peanut Butter Cups: Gluten Free & Vegan

January 29, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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For some strange reason, I’ve never made my own PB cups. Growing up though, I loved the classic cup combo so I am surprised that I never got around to making my own. I think it’s because somehow I was convinced that they would be too much trouble to make. Well that couldn’t be further from the truth. These protein peanut butter cups are SO EASY! Plus they are made with one of my new favourite plant based protein powders and I snuck a little jam in there as well. You are going to LOVE them so much, promise!

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All About Collagen: Everything You NEED To Know!

January 24, 2019 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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Are you confused about collagen? Marine, bovine, flavoured or unflavoured… it seems there are so many to choose from. And what exactly are the proven benefits of them? With so much nutrition information out there it can feel overwhelming even for someone like me whose job it is to know all the things. Although let’s be honest, I definitely don’t know all the things, but I do try and gather as much information as possible so that I can inform and educate. Today’s post is all about collagen and I hope that this can inspire you to make a decision about whether or not you want to make collagen a part of your health journey.

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How to Practice Self Love: Tips From Women in Wellness

January 3, 2019 By jaclyn 3 Comments

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Self love is something that a lot of women struggle with from a young age and unfortunately continue to deal with as they get older. There are so many reasons that self love is difficult to practice in reality. Things like the images we see on TV and in the media that secretly tell us we aren’t good enough, limitations we place on ourselves, diet culture and the list goes on. It is my personal belief that self love is something that is very individual to each person. What works for one person won’t work quite the same for someone else. So finding what works for you and putting in the work is essential. Which is why I wanted to reach out to some amazing women that I admire in the health and wellness industry to see how they practice self love in their everyday life. I hope that this post inspires you to try something new when it comes to self love or just encourages you to be a bit kinder to yourself. If you are interested, please check out my 21-Day Self Love Challenge that starts January 7th! But if you’re reading this after, you can join anytime and complete it on your own time.

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