As a Holistic Nutritionist I try to make healthy choices with all my meals, but I still want to have my cake and eat it too!! Well now you can have this treat guilt-free and gluten free. READ MORE

It’s that time of the year again when Autumn leaves warm the streets with brilliant hues of amber orange and burgundy red. Which means, it’s also that time of the year for farm-fresh apple pies, apple jams, and everything scrumptiously apple!  READ MORE

The other day I was walking through the grocery store looking for a quick snack. I was hungry and needed to eat something fast before my blood sugar levels got too low. I think the appropriate expression is “hangry”!  READ MORE

I’ve always enjoyed creamy yogurt veggie dips or cracker dips like chickpea hummus. But every time I finish eating, I end up feeling extremely bloated and have stomach cramps all day.

For someone with food sensitivities to legumes and dairy, this is what I get for following the wishes of my taste buds and disobeying the needs of my gut. Living with food sensitivities can be a real bummer sometimes. Which is why I was extremely delighted when I tried baba ghanoush a couple days ago. It’s just as hearty and satisfying as hummus but with no dairy and no beans! Amazing!  READ MORE

One of my favourite things to do on a rainy Friday night is stay in and spend a relaxing night at home with a couple close friends. Of course, it’s not a perfect, cozy night-in without some healthy and delicious snacks!  READ MORE

On October 3, 2014 I woke up at 5am and felt different. I was scheduled to get my period that day but when I sat up in bed early that morning I had a strong feeling it wasn’t going to arrive. I quietly scurried off to the bathroom to take a pregnancy test. Waiting for those couple of minutes to see the results seemed like hours! When I finally looked at the stick and read the exciting word “YES” I must have jumped about 3 feet in the air with excitement. I’m going to have a baby!!  READ MORE

Some things just work so well together, like peanut butter and jam or chocolate with anything. Well, I have a new pairing that works just like an old classic, sweet potato and avocado. No matter which way you slice it, these two were made for each other. So if you want your taste buds to sing, you should definitely try this kale salad out because not only is it delicious, it’s also loaded with some great ingredients that are super healthy too.  READ MORE

Smoothies are a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients into your day and this acai smoothie is no exception! If you have never had acai before, you are in for a real treat as this superfood not only packs a serious nutritional punch but it tastes amazing as well.  READ MORE

I’m so excited to be part of this incredible Gluten-Free, Raw, and Organic event (#GROweek) this year hosted by Sampler. This event gives you the opportunity to receive all kinds of great prizes, free samples, coupons, etc for some AWESOME healthy products. 

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My husband Steve and I spent a week in Maui celebrating our baby-moon. For the first few days we were in Lahaina, a quaint town bustling with culture and art. As we pulled into the town my tummy was grumbling. It was a long journey from Toronto and I needed something to refuel my body and hungry tummy! Luckily Steve had researched healthy hot spots before we left for vacation and had a map printed out with directions to this incredible restaurant called Choice Health Bar. READ MORE