Summer is here, I can feel it in my bones! Actually I can feel it in my food cravings. Yup, I am craving everything GREEN. What exactly does that look like in my nutritious food world? Pretty much anything fresh, green, bright, colourful and RAW. Think herbs, fresh salads and green smoothies. For the last two weeks I have been doing some spring tidying and cleaning not in my home, but in my body.  READ MORE

Feeling down or sad just before your period is very common and is in fact a sure sign that something might be out of balance in your body. The good news is that along with healthy whole foods, there are also other things we can try to reduce the premenstrual blahs.  READ MORE

If you’re a woman and you’ve ever experienced even an ounce of PMS, you know that it sucks—period! No pun intended… I won’t sugar coat it or put pink frills on it, like they do in those ridiculously lame tampon commercials. If you suffer from PMS, life for the week or two leading up to your period can be an absolute nightmare.  READ MORE

The average North American consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year! That could be a whole person! Read below to help kick your highly addictive habit…to SUGAR.  READ MORE

Okay so I’m not talking about THAT kind of hemp—but I am talking the nutrition packed, awesome-town delicious hemp that packs a solid punch to your morning smoothie routine! Yup, I’m a total nutrition nerd and have a morning smoothie routine to get my day going instead of coffee. Hemp is a great vegan, plant-based protein, containing all the essential amino acids. Hello crazy sexy hormones ladies!  READ MORE

With no recipe to follow or inspiration from whatever was left in my pantry today, I put together these sweet little heavenly gluten-free apple cinnamon raisin muffins. Loaded with cinnamon to control blood sugar, boost brain function and provide toasty warming effects on the body, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, these muffins will leave you satisfying any late night sugar craving.

Also full of fiber to pump up the bowels helping to move out toxins and excess estrogen, these G-free treats make for a great mid-morning snack or to bring to your next work function. READ MORE

Here’s a warm treat you can enjoy and not feel guilty about. Gluten and refined sugar-free (vegan optional) this is a great option for you if you’re still trying to reduce your sugar load. Also a great idea for dessert, late afternoon snack or sharing with co-workers on treat day. Enjoy this delicious recipe!  READ MORE

How do you start your day? With a cup of coffee and bagel in hand? Cold cereals, orange juice and Pop-tarts? I hate to burst this bubble (because it’s a big one for a lot of people), but these my friends, are often the breakfasts of overweight, pre-diabetic, exhausted individuals. That’s right, the old model of cereal and OJ are long OVER, over-due.  READ MORE

As a nutritionist, people always ask me: “what do you eat for breakfast?” My reality, probably much like yours, is that I need something quick, easy to make and satisfying to get me through my work morning. Ever since I entered the wonderful world of holistic nutrition well over five years ago, I’ve been on the prowl for the “perfect” ideal breakfast-to-go.  READ MORE

I kick-started my night last night by cooking up a big batch of hearty homemade chili. Packed with lean protein and loads of antioxidant rich veggies this recipe gets two thumbs up for a complete meal of healthy proteins, fats and carbs. This chili is clean, free of dirty fats and oils and chalked full of protein- vital for hormone health, ladies!  READ MORE