Lemon Blueberry Cake Bars
For me, holidays and celebrations centre around family...
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Thyroid Health and Your Mood
Do you feel less sharp than you used to? Do you have trouble remembering people's names, or find yourself searching for a word? Have you experienced feelings of depression or anxiety? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you are in the early stages of Alzheimer's...
Depression: A Nutritionist’s Perspective
The media has been full of articles, facts and myth-busting regarding depression. A Google news search I ran this evening searching "depression" returned 210,000 results. At the core of these awareness raising articles is that: no one needs to suffer with depression or mental illness...
Crock Pot Chicken and Root Veggies
Do you have a go-to meal for those days when time is at a premium? (Isn’t that every day? Haha!) I’m all about planning ahead, and being prepared, but sometimes I too find myself staring at an over-scheduled day in my calendar and knowing I’ll still...
Vegan Stuffing
We recently held a staff holiday potluck dinner. As you might imagine we have a wide variety of food allergies, intolerances, dietary goals, and preferences. Our food choices allow us to feel our very best, and at our dinner party it is encouraged to bear...
Could It Be Your Thyroid?
Many women report to me that they don't feel heard when they visit their primary care physician. The scenario goes something like this: "I went to the doctor because, while I know it's normal to feel tired after having a baby, it's been six months! We're...
Supporting the Adrenal Glands Through Diet
Women's Health in October tends to focus on Breast Cancer Awareness and clear skin, if my Google search is anything to go by. I'm not going to do that, at least not directly. If you're a man reading this, rest assured Women's Health does not...
Sleep Well: With Good Sleep Hygiene
Sleeping well – it’s the third of our four pillars of health. And, I’m glad to be covering this pillar, because it’s an important one for so many of us. If you’ve chatted with me about this topic, you know that “taking something” is often way...
Are Your Food Choices Part of Your Self-Care Plan?
What is the last thing you ate? If you're like many people it may take you a minute to remember. Maybe it was something quick in the car while driving the kids to practice? Or a bagel and a coffee from a drive through window? Was...
Candy Cane Coconut Balls
Have you ever agreed to bring a snack to an event and then forgot all about it until the last minute? No, I’m on my own in this? Sigh, I hope not. The first time I made these I needed something quick and reasonably healthy. In...