“Courage is found in unlikely places” — from Gild-or in The Fellowship of the Rings. The definition of courage is simple. It is the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. Seems rather straight forward, right? But as I pondered this word I became interested in its depth and expansiveness. Often when we think… Continue Reading Courage
It’s raw, it’s real and it’s mine! Let’s get straight to the point! I am blind, no if’s and’s or but’s about it. Not a Person with a Visual Challenge, straight up totally blind! But I wasn’t always so dramatic! I have lived with a visual impairment my whole life. I have a hereditary, degenerative… Continue Reading From Vision to Blindness – My Personal Journey through RP
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Are you ready to become a Wellness Warrior and take action for your life? It seems every where we turn these days we are bombarded on social media with mixed messages from regurgitated content telling us how to live happier and healthier lives. Filtering through all the memes, platitudes, ads, emails and photos that make… Continue Reading Wellness 101 – What you need to know about health and wellness
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Get the buzz on these B’s The vitamin B complex is made up of 8 different water soluble compounds, derived from our diets, that are required for energy metabolism, DNA synthesis and nervous system function. B vitamins also play a important role in: Most people ingest adequate B vitamins if they are following a unprocessed,… Continue Reading A Breakdown on the B Vitamin Complex and Best Food Sources to Stay Energized
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Kohl-what-abi? If you have never tried kohlrabi, here is an easy salad recipe for an introduction! This alien looking vegetable is like a cross between a turnip and a cabbage with fresh green leaves randomly growing out of its thick skin. Similar to broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts it is part of the cruciferous family… Continue Reading Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing
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Can’t beet this veggie! All you need to do is look at that gorgeous colour to know that beets are a super food! Cultivated for both medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries, this deep reddish purple coloured root veggie has an extraordinary profile of nutrition and health benefits. It was believed that due to their… Continue Reading Beets are Boss
Can beet this combo! Summer salads are my favourite and this beet and orange salad is no exception! In fact, it makes its rotation all year long. Beets are an extraordinary vegetable for health, like really, the colour says it all! Not only are they high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and some plant proteins, they… Continue Reading Beet and Orange Salad with Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Getting to the heart of the matter Many people experience the occasional bout of heartburn as a common digestive complaint. Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It often presents first as a sensation of a tickle or irritation in the chest and throat often accompanied by a sour taste that… Continue Reading Understanding Acid Reflux and Managing Heartburn Naturally
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Sure to be a Fava-rite! Fava beans, otherwise known as broad beans, are one of the oldest cultivated members of the legume family. The furry pods carry the large “pea” which are harvested through late spring into the fall. High in fiber, plant protein and essential vitamins and minerals, these beans are a novelty through… Continue Reading Fresh Fava Beans with Garlic Butter
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“I like to move it, move it!” Chances are you’ve heard dietary fiber is essential to a healthy diet but what is it exactly and why is it so important? Let’s get into the bulk of it! Fiber is a group of undigestible plant carbohydrates that adds material to support the movement of food through… Continue Reading The moving facts on Dietary fiber
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When the heat turns-up, cool down with this refreshing summer salad! Turnips aren’t often considered when it comes to adding more veg to your diet but they are one of my fave root veggies and I love them raw! They grow super easy and fast in a home garden and are easy to find at… Continue Reading Refreshing Apple Turnip Slaw
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A little bit of this and a little bit of that goes a long way! Jump start your morning with this potent anti-inflammatory breakfast smoothie which contains a little of everything you need to start your day on the right foot! This breakfast beverage is packed with anti-oxidant rich super greens and berries, probiotics and… Continue Reading Anti-inflammatory Morning Smoothie
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I hope you like jammin’ This very simple to prepare fruit spread uses the gel forces of chia seed to thicken and bind it together adding all the extra nutrition chia has to offer. Packed with fiber, omega’s, plant protein and micro-nutrients, chia are little seeds with a big impact. Rhubarb is also high in… Continue Reading Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Jam
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