3, 2, 1 Blast off! Ready to get your day started with a energizing boost? This is my go to morning smoothie in the summer when the berries are abundant and the greens and herbs are knocking on the door! This smoothie has everything you need to start your day from protein, omega’s, berry and… Continue Reading Berry Blast morning smoothie
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Does your nose run and your feet smell? Looking for an easy essential oil blend to clear your sinuses? Look no further! This essential oil blend is great for cold and flu season, along with reducing the inflammation and irritation of allergic rhinitis for seasonal allergy sufferers throughout the spring and summer. Choose a diffuser… Continue Reading Sinus Support Essential Oil Blend
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It’s green it’s great and it’s gloriously good for you! This loose leaf herbal green blend is a great daily booster all year round or consider upping your intake during seasonal allergy months to help support your immune system and reduce inflammation in your body. Stinging nettle has been found to play a major role… Continue Reading Nourishing Green Goddess Tea Blend for Seasonal Allergies and Everyday Vitality
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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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