So what if I said to ditch the morning coffee and switch it up with a full glass of water or a warm cup of fresh squeezed lemon water? Ok, I’m sensing some hesitation! Hold on! If you and coffee are best friends I’m not saying you need to break off the friendship cold turkey forever I’m just suggesting we get some hydration into you first!! Let’s undress the reasons why.

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I was in complete shock when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid and results in hypothyroidism if untreated. Here I was, a twenty-seven year old newly-wed, a health care professional, eating well (according to American standards), not smoking, exercising… keep reading to learn how to repair your gut to repair your thyroid. READ MORE

These sweet and tasty treats are guilt free since they are vegan, low in sugar, high in fiber and gluten free yet still intense in chocolate flavor!  READ MORE

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

You may have seen this bright yellow-orange spice in the grocery store and wondered “how would I ever use that?” Well you healthy and fabulous eager learners, let me fill you in on the juiciest info I’ve got on this popular spice. There’s a lot scouring the web about turmeric, but let me give you the ultimate 411 and share some tricks of the trade that us holistic nutritionists know. Go grab your turmeric now that you have sitting in the spice cupboard, bring it with you to the computer, sit down, get comfy and let’s dive into this divine spice worth many times it’s weight in gold. Ready? Let’s go…  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

Lentils are an amazing food and quick to prepare! They are packed full of fibre and as a result help stabilize blood sugar. They also have a lot of protein (17g per 1 cup cooked), contain B vitamins and manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron.  READ MORE

Yes folks, your eyes are correct, a kale smoothie! Now before you click on something else, consider this:

Many people have a hard time eating enough greens. Why not drink them once in awhile? Try this surprisingly great tasting calcium rich veggie smoothie. The citrus from the lemons and limes helps to enhance the calcium absorption from the kale.  READ MORE