Living Sustainably

ideas and tips on how to lessen our footprint on this remarkable Planet Earth that we dwell upon. Let’s be part of the solution not the problem!

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Reduce Your Kitchen Plastic and Feel Good About it!

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The message in the plastic bottle reads SOS! I hope by now we can all agreed that plastic pollution has become a huge environmental disaster upon our planet. Our landfills are overflowing and plastic is collecting throughout our parks, beaches and forests. There are 5 plastic islands, as long and wide as they are deep,… Continue Reading Reduce Your Kitchen Plastic and Feel Good About it!

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Beans and Legumes – A healthy diet choice

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if Jack only new the true value of those magic beans at the market! Beans and legumes have been a fundamental part of human history for centuries providing a complex profile of nutrition. They were instrumental in the migration of people across oceans and over land masses as they provided the sustenance needed. Part of… Continue Reading Beans and Legumes – A healthy diet choice

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Anti-oxidants, Explained 

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Da-da-da-dahhhh! Let these little heroes of the food world dawn their super capes! You have likely heard the buzz on the importance of anti-oxidants in our diets and how essential they are to disease prevention, but, what the heck are they? Bare with me, we are going to talk science for a brief moment. Free… Continue Reading Anti-oxidants, Explained 

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A Reflection on Being Canadian on Canada Day

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It’s July 1st, do I hang my flag or my head? Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians! I wanted to write a quick thought on this day of celebration. I feel the last couple years have been difficult to understand our position as patriotic Canadian citizens. After the discovery of several unmarked graves at… Continue Reading A Reflection on Being Canadian on Canada Day

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Fabulous Ferments and why they are a Must in Your Diet

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The magic of symbiosis Fermented foods seem all the rage today in the health food world from kamboucha to kimchee to kefir. So what’s the hype all about? The definition of fermentation is the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeast or other micro-organisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat. Say… Continue Reading Fabulous Ferments and why they are a Must in Your Diet

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High Five for Hydration!

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H2O, the essential nutrient for life! With the summer around the corner and the temperature already on a steady rise, it is important to remember to stay well hydrated through the warmer months. Seems a straight forward concept but over half our population is considered chronically dehydrated all year round. So this summer be one… Continue Reading High Five for Hydration!

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DIY Shower Steamer – Shower Bomb Base

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Set the stage for your day, clear your sinuses or wind down in the evening by introducing your favourite scents right into your shower! Don’t have time for a bath but don’t want to miss out including your favourite scents in your cleansing routine? This is a simple recipe to create a vehicle to add… Continue Reading DIY Shower Steamer – Shower Bomb Base

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Top Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies, Naturally

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Aaaaaa-chooooo!! Is Spring out to get you? Are you one of millions afflicted by seasonal allergies every spring? If you suffer from a drippy runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes and scratchy throat, join the club! The discomfort of seasonal allergies can override the enjoyment of the spring energy with the blossom of flowers and… Continue Reading Top Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies, Naturally

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Celebrating Earth Day – April 22, 2023

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7 easy ways to start making Earth Day everyday Once a year we bring attention to the Earth. People gather to clean up garbage, turn off lights and reduce our electricity demands and acknowledge the planet we live upon. But, it isn’t enough! We have one home and we all share her. Whether you believe… Continue Reading Celebrating Earth Day – April 22, 2023

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Road trippin’ without trippin’ up

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Whether you are packing up the family for an excursion, travelling for work or off on an adventure, I got you covered for ways to stay true to your health commitments while cross country truckin’! This week I have been on the road with my husband. He often travels for work and I love joining… Continue Reading Road trippin’ without trippin’ up

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