Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
It has been far too long since I shared some new green beauty products with you. But my love for all things green beauty and skincare hasn’t gone anywhere. And this is why I want to share the best green beauty products I’ve been loving lately. I do try and keep in mind different price points and budgets, so that I can provide different options for everyone.
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I can safely say (and I am sure almost anyone would agree) breakups SUCK! Recently, in November/December I went through my first major heartbreak and it nearly broke me. In fact, for a time, it did break me. I couldn’t focus on anything, had zero appetite, couldn’t sleep and cried more than I ever thought possible. When I was going through it, I didn’t think I’d ever get past it. It felt like the hurt, anger, disappointment and sadness would stay with me forever. In the months that followed the breakup, I managed to work on a few things that really helped me feel stronger than I had ever felt before. Self care after a breakup is possible and today I am sharing five ways I learned how to practice self-care.
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Have you ever attended a party (or thrown one yourself) and you were blown away by the amount of waste at the end of all of it? I know I sure have. Unfortunately, it’s often a lot easier to go that route and end up with tons of waste. However, with a few simple changes, you can reduce your waste significantly and you don’t have to break the bank either. If you’re curious how to throw an eco friendly party, read on to find out!
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My first cookbook review! I am really excited to be sharing this Vegetables First cookbook review with you. Over the years, I have amassed quite the collection of cookbooks, over 25 to be exact. And some are definitely more well-read over others. This one, titled Vegetables First from Canadian chef Ricardo Larrivée is a beautiful cookbook that puts the emphasis on vegetables.
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Are you familiar with adaptogens? These powerful plants and herbs can have a pretty important impact on your health. Although I am a food first type of Holistic Nutritionist, I do find it helpful to incorporate adaptogens into my routine. But what are adaptogens exactly? In this post, I am sharing the benefits, risks and the adaptogens I use the most.
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Have you ever wondered if you should be eating fermented foods or taking a probiotic? Or both? The nutrition world can be a confusing place sometimes. But I am here to try and explain why you would want to take a probiotic and the difference between taking that and eating fermented foods. Curious about fermented foods vs. probiotics? Let’s get to it!
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Snacks are oftentimes a necessity when you are caught between meals or just need an extra little something to help with hanger. I know how difficult it can be to pack snacks for busy weekdays, so I kept things really simple. And with all the pre-made and packaged snack options out there, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. So I wanted to share some of my favourite easy healthy snacks from brands that I trust and use myself.
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If you would have told me I’d be writing a blog post about how to grow your online business a few years ago, I would have thought you were crazy. When I started school at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) in 2013, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. To say that this school changed the trajectory of my life is not an understatement.
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Diet culture is all around us and it is something that has been so ingrained in our minds subconsciously for a long time. It’s the sight of watching our mom’s diet throughout our adolescence, watching how society treats those who are overweight (on TV, magazines and in real life) and the ads all around us that tell us we aren’t good enough until we look like someone else. All of these scenarios (and so many more) tell us we need to do better. So we compare ourselves to others, like those we see in the media, colleagues, friends, family, strangers and even ourselves. This all results in a negative body image. How can we let go of the need to compare and be embrace and respect our bodies?
…One of the most well known components of intuitive eating (IE) is the hunger and fullness scale. In fact, I find that if you aren’t careful, sometimes focusing on this exclusively can result in looking at IE as just another diet. So it is important to be aware of the hunger and fullness aspects but not to turn it into another way to measure success or failure. And if you find that you’ve been dieting for quite some time now, or restricting foods, you may not be in tune with your own hunger and fullness. So let’s learn a few simple tips to help you get in tune with your body more.
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