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A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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Homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Clif Bars

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 29 April 2013

  Have you ever had a Clif Bar? I have! In fact, I used to buy them by the box and eat at least one a day. I studied the wrapper and decided to create my own version. My mission is to create a homemade version for every Clif Bar on the market. But for now, here is the Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch version. These no-bake homemade Clif bars taste very close to the store bought ones, yet they'...

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Carrot Cake Protein Bars

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Friday 01 February 2013

  Eating clean doesn't have to be unappetizing. These delicious yet healthy and natural protein bars supply your muscles with an abundance of nutrients that you need for recovery after a good training session, including approximately 10-12g of protein per serving (two squares).   Ingredients: Makes 16 square protein bars.   1 cup oat flour (whole oats ground up in a Vitami...

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Homemade Herbal Toner and Preventing Acne

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 22 October 2012

What we put ON our skin will end up IN our body.  Have you ever thought of using cleaner cosmetic products?  I like it to keep it clean, simple and health promoting.  It’s silly to pay $30+ for a small bottle of organic face toner when you can make a nice batch of homemade organic herbal face toner right at home. I love herbs! First you’ll need your toner base ...

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Going On Maternity Leave Soon!

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 26 July 2012

  Please note that I am VERY pregnant and that our little bundle of joy will be arriving shortly. I will soon be going on maternity leave. If you have been waiting for the perfect time to arrange a consultation or purchase an online program with Beyond Vitality, NOW is the time! I will only be accepting NEW clients until Friday, August 3rd. To be considered, please contact Beyond ...

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Hardcore Caribbean - Unleash Your Inner Warrior

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Wednesday 25 July 2012

Image taken from Hardcore Caribbean   If you’re an active individual living in the Caribbean you’ve probably heard about Hardcore. It’s been named the “most exciting thing to hit the Caribbean since Carnival”! If you haven’t, and are wondering what it’s all about, read up. Hardcore is the Caribbean’s only obstacle course challenge series, d...

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The Best Time to Start Getting Healthy

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Wednesday 11 July 2012

  So when is the best time to start getting healthy? Despite the fact that I know I’m about to burst your bubble, the real honest answer is NOW. That was a trick question. Life will never get easier. You will always have a to-do list with more items than available hours. You will always have places to go, people to see, life to live. Children will always get sick and la...

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Toxic Food Ingredients to Avoid

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Tuesday 10 July 2012

  Eat whole and natural foods!  NOT those filled with harmful ingredients such as the following...    

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NEW! Beyond Vitality Now Has Gift Certificates!

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Monday 07 May 2012

Give the Gift of Health   A wonderful gift that keeps on giving! This gift certificate can be used towards any of Beyond Vitality’s services, programs, products, seminars or workshops. It is good to make purchases online, or in person. Simply contact Beyond Vitality. Select your denomination of choice below. Simply purchase the value you are after, and your gift certificate wil...

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Giving You the Edge – Whole Food Nutrition for Long Distance Athletes

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 27 April 2012

  Fueling your training and races with real, whole and natural foods helps your body derive its energy from sources that it can best process, and ingredients that your body effectively handles. It’s time to get away from processed, refined and commercial foods that are specifically marketed for you to buy, thinking that you’ll be doing your body “good”.  Instead ...

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Dry Skin Brushing for Holistic Health

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Friday 20 April 2012

  Dry skin brushing may be the single most important therapy you add to a detox program (and to promote good circulation). Your skin is your largest elimination organ. It releases a pound of waste each day and will be the first organ to show symptoms of imbalance or toxicity. Image taken from Beecrowbee The skin is often called the 3rd kidney because it eliminates a quarter of the toxi...

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