Make Your Own Healthy CLIF Bars
Posted by Chantal Jura on Sep 17, 2013 in RecipesGrowing up, one of my favorite packaged “health” foods was CLIF bars. They are chewy, great-tasting and included many organic food products- or so I thought. READ MORE
Growing up, one of my favorite packaged “health” foods was CLIF bars. They are chewy, great-tasting and included many organic food products- or so I thought. READ MORE
On any given day when one opens my fridge they will find at least 5 lemons hanging out in the fruit drawer. I’m absolutely obsessed with lemons and must have them in the house at all times! I drink lemon water every morning (click here to read why this daily ritual is so beneficial to your health), I add lemons to my tea, I bake with them, I cook with them, I make salad dressings with them, I even clean with them but you know what else I do?! I use them as part of my beauty routine! That’s right, these amazing little yellow beauties are remarkable at enhancing your beauty. READ MORE
Let’s just pretend for a moment that you’re not sensitive to gluten, that deep fried chicken is nutritious, and that KFC isn’t bad for your health.
Close your eyes and try to remember the last time you feasted on KFC breaded chicken complete with it’s secret blend of spices and golden, crispy skin.
Now open your eyes, scroll down, and make this recipe! READ MORE
Did you know that our sexy bods are approximately 70% water?! This just goes to show why it’s so incredibly important to stay hydrated. I often hear people tell me that water get’s boring! Or that they don’t like the flavour. Well… today is your lucky day! I am here to share with you some of my absolute favourite flavoured water recipes. They tastes delicious and looks good naked! READ MORE
Hey party people! Breakfast is definitely one of the most important meals of the day. This is especially true because we have just been fasting for a number of hours while we get our beauty rest. Unfortunately, I also find that breakfast is one of the most rushed meals of the day, and many people skip it completely! READ MORE
This is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto and I am extremely excited that I have the opportunity to review it for you today. Before we get started, let’s brush up on what a superfood actually is, so we can understand the magic behind this incredible place.
What is a superfood?
A superfood is:
When I was just a youngster my grandma used to ask me what I wanted to eat for dinner when I was staying with her. I would always respond by saying “Pesketti” (aka Spaghetti) in my cute 2 year old voice. It was definitely my favourite food. Nowadays I am still a huge pasta lover but I have made some changes to the type of pasta I eat. READ MORE
We all know when we grab a chocolate bar, a soda, or candy full of sugar, we feel an initial spike in blood sugar and sense of happiness, with an immediate crash of tiredness and lack of energy and then a vicious cycle of wanting to grab another sweet snack. So, how do we control that craving for that chocolate bar or soda from the start? By managing and balancing our blood sugar through whole, real foods we can stop this vicious cycle and stop the cravings. READ MORE
Increasing your water and fiber go hand in hand in promoting regular and effective elimination. Why is supporting effective elimination so important? All of our toxins, build up, and waste is collected. The faster we get these out of our bodies, the less time they have to collect in the body and create problems in our systems. Constipation is very common and many symptoms and side effects can be caused by this. Acne, skin issues and rashes, headaches, stomach pains, and irritability are some symptoms just to name a few.
A diet too low in fiber, insufficient good “healthy” bacteria, and too high in processed foods is the major cause of colon problems. READ MORE
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