☕️ Is Coffee Making You Tired, Bloated, or Stressed? Here’s What to Do
I love coffee. It’s warm, comforting, energizing — and for many of us, it’s part of the morning ritual we wouldn’t dare skip. But… what if your daily brew is doing more harm than good? If you find yourself feeling more tired, jittery, bloated or anxious after coffee — or notice energy crashes and sugar […]
Top 5 20-Minute Dinners with 25g+ of Protein 🍴☀️
These 5 dinners are grain-free, dairy-free, and perfect for warm weather evenings. Whether you’re firing up the BBQ or tossing together a quick pan-seared meal, each recipe is ready in 20 minutes or less and leaves you feeling energized—not heavy. Bonus: I’ve added a creamy dairy-free tzatziki at the end that pairs perfectly with every […]
My Top 5 Chopped Salads to Savour This Summer
I love a good chopped salad—especially when it’s fresh, flavourful, and keeps me full! 🥗 Check out these super scrumptious summer recipes that are not only vibrant and satisfying but also pack over 25 grams of protein per serving 💪. Perfect for warm days, quick lunches, or easy dinners. Enjoy every bite and feel amazing […]
For the love of dates! Simple ways to naturally curb your sweet tooth
Move over raisins -there is a new healthy fruit in town! Dates come from date palm trees, which grow in tropical climates. While dates can be eaten fresh off the tree, they’re easier to find in their dehydrated (dried) form. So….what are a few of the benefits dates can offer? They include; When purchasing dates, […]
My top two favourite salad dressings
Making my own salad dressing is more than just a cooking choice—it’s a way to avoid the processed bottles found in grocery stores. Those store-bought dressings are often packed with chemicals and hidden sugars that don’t belong in a healthy meal. When I mix my own dressing with fresh olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, […]
High protein overnight oats
We all know how important it is to have enough protein per day. However, often times it is tricky to get enough at each and every meal. Protein is so important for muscle repair, strength, blood sugar balance and weight loss! Check out this simple recipe that contains over 40 grams of protein per serving […]
Top 10 reasons you need to focus on protein!
There is a lot of talk about protein lately. I consider protein as the “great stabilizer” that helps to regulate blood sugar, balance hormones and help with muscle repair. As we get older, our need for protein definitely increases (as estrogen declines!). In fact, guidelines recommend that women over 50 eat 0.45–0.55 grams of protein […]
How to love your liver
When you think about your digestive system- you do not always think about your liver – but you should! Everything you eat or drink, including medicine – passes through your liver. This critical organ is the size of a small football and sits under your lower ribcage on the right-hand side. Your liver represents the […]
Food, mood and brain health
August 13, 2022 Have you ever noticed that the quality and quantity of food you eat impacts your mood? Do some foods leave you feeling foggy, tired, bloated, achy and a little down? If so- it’s not all in your head! Food, mood and brain chemistry is an emerging science that is clearly demonstrating the […]
Bagel spiced crunchy tofu
I made you look didn’t I? How could I possibly combine the taste of a bagel with tofu and make it work? Well I must say….it works and it is delicious! Enjoy this easy recipe made in the air fryer that takes only 15 minutes. If you do not have an air fryer -no worries […]