SUGARS. Let's do it. Let's talk all things sweet, and talk about ways to figure this thing out. Why this talk of sugar, what kinds are ok, if artificial can make it ok for you, and easy swaps. Read on if you also want tips on defeating that SUGAR beast!
Read moreTHURSDAY BASICS: Ditch the Dryer Sheets
This week's #mondayhealthbasics post is a practical in-house thing you can easily swap out or eradicate from your home. We're talking dryer sheets my friends. What they are, why you want to get rid of them, and some simple swaps you can add to your cupboard this weekend and know you've reduced the toxin load in your home already.
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Read moreTHURSDAY BASICS: put up the harvest.
It's that time of the year, my dear. It's the time when the price of produce is at its best, and local or BC-grown produce is within reach! The blog post today is meant to inspire you to take full advantage of Mother Nature's bounty and gifts, and to celebrate this most wonderful time of the year. Friends, it's time to put up the harvest.
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Read moreTHURSDAY BASICS: how to think about coffee
I am not going to lie to you. I love coffee. I love my morning cuppa. I look forward to it, I relish it, I miss it when it isn't in my routine.
For today's post, I aim to go over some things to think about if you love your cup of joe as much as I do. If you're looking for optimal health, that is. (Yes, adrenals, I’m looking at YOU.)
Read moreTHURSDAY BASICS: choose sprouted or fermented grains.
Talking about grains is a tricky thing these days. Do you sometimes feel like the path to figuring out the answer may be booby trapped? I know I do.
There is a lot of information to sift through out there, and my hope is that as a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, I can help clear the muddy waters a bit and help you figure out what could work for you as an individual. So let's delve in to the question that comes up most often in casual conversations: what is my stance on grains.
Let's talk about the wisdom of sprouted and/or fermented grains.
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