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With the weather getting colder and snow accumulating on the ground, a warm hug-in-a-mug is about all we need to get through these next few months! This healthy hot chocolate recipe is both dairy-free and low in sugar making it a much healthier option than the traditional store-bought powdered mixes. If you’ve ever looked at […]

This time of year calls for the smell of freshly baked cookies in the house so why not kick off this year’s holiday season with some healthy recipes that the whole family will love! I’ve shared my favourite holiday cookie recipes that are both healthy and easy to make with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Caramel […]

I’m sure by this point you’ve heard of bone broth and the buzz surrounding the benefits this nourishing golden liquid has for your body. If you’ve checked out the mason jars filled with bone broth in your local health food stores, you’ve also seen the high price point and likely turned your head the other […]

Inflammation is a natural process that works as our first line of defense to protect our bodies against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Although short periods of inflammation are generally a good thing, long-term exposure can be dangerous to our health and can put us at an increased risk for various diseases such […]

The holiday kickoff is officially around the corner, which means an unavoidable amount of baked goods every which way we turn. Whether it is at the office or at a holiday party, it is the time of year that we are constantly surrounded by chocolate and sweets. Store bought, baked goods are generally loaded with […]