Forget About Counting Calories, Do THIS Instead
Most of us eat more calories than we need to, which can add extra pounds to our weight. Sometimes excess calories may hide in unlikely places such as fat-free or low-fat foods, where fat is substituted with sugar. Eating excess sugar spikes insulin and blood...
Mindful Eating for Weight Management
Have you ever been engulfed in a story line of a TV show or a movie plot and unknowingly downed an entire container of popcorn or a bag of chips? Mindlessly eating is a habit that is easy to fall into with the abundance of...
Bust Stress with Four Simple Tips
We are surrounded by stressful circumstances, stressed people and stressful environments. Sometimes we cannot change what is happening to us, but we can change the attitude with which we respond. We can also help our bodies respond to stress in a more gentle and effective...
Vegan Cream of Parsnip Soup Recipe
A simple Cream of Parsnip Soup recipe that's vegan friendly. Ingredients: 1.5 liters of water 1 sweet potato 2 yellow potatoes 1 parsnip 2 carrot sticks 1 celery stick ½ pear 1 table spoon of salt 2 g turmeric powder 2 g ground coriander powder 2...
How To Stay Hydrated Throughout The Day
The human body is made up of 75% water and keeping yourself hydrated is the key to good health. Keeping yourself hydrated can prevent dehydration, toxin accumulation, improper digestion and promote healthy weight. Water is lost from the body through sweat, urine, feces and breathing. ...
Glowing Skin with a Coconut Oil and Sugar Scrub
Did you know that skin is an organ? In fact, it is one of the largest organs in the body that helps to detoxify our cells. Healthy skin starts from the inside by getting adequate hydration and adding wild-caught fish into your diet. Processed foods...
Epsom Salt Bath for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada. Approximately four in five adults between the ages of 30 and 50 will experience at least one episode of back pain at some time in their lives. Epsom salts are high in magnesium...
Rub Your Aches Away with Castor Oil
Castor oil is widely used to get the bowels moving smoothly, but did you know that this golden-yellow, sticky oil can do wonders for body’s aches and pains? This native to India wonder oil is made by cold pressing the castor plant seeds to extract the...
Ease Anxiety with Alternate Nostril Breathing
The body and mind are closely interrelated and one influences the other more than was ever thought. Alternate nostril breathing has a marvellously calming effect on the nervous system. It also helps to overcome insomnia, relaxes and refreshes the body, soothes headaches and improves digestion...
Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe
Nothing can warm you up on a cold day as well as a hearty bowl of Thai curry, rich in aromatic herbs and coconut milk. Not only is it packed with protein (24 g) yet low in fat (6 g), it's also gluten-free and dairy-free!Serves...
Irresistible Vegan Cauliflower Popcorn
Finding healthy snacks can be challenging, especially if you are looking for a vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free option. Here is a tasty recipe that you can make at home in 25 minutes that is big on taste and low in fat (4 grams) and calories (46...
Boost your brain power this holiday season
Champagne Cheers! Sipping one to three glasses of bubbly a week improves memory and may delay onset of dementia. Researchers at the University of Reading found that moderate consumption of Champagne wine provides health promoting compounds. Phenolic compounds were shown to slow down cognitive loss...
Skin Rejuvenation with Dry Brushing
Skin is the largest organ in the body and provides external support and protection, regulates temperature, as well as eliminates waste. This is why it is important to keep your skin in optimal health. In the winter, cold and dry weather can wreak havoc on...