Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Consultant

  Coconut milk is so nourishing and quinoa is possibly the best protein and fibre rich food that you can start your day on. Combine the two of these amazingly healthy foods and you have a fantastic and flavorful breakfast. This hot and creamy bowl of quinoa is a wonderful alternative to your typical porridge. If you have a baby or toddler, this breakfast is also a great alternative to the ty...

  Portable, clean, high-energy snack are a great treat! You can take them with you and munch away when you're in a rush. Take this trail mix on your next adventure, whether it is on a hike or as a post-workout snack. Add a fresh apple to a handful of trail mix and you have a complete clean snack. Image from Fit Sugar. Ingredients: Select 8-10 of the following ingredients. Include vari...

  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'...

  Alright, so I know what you’re thinking. “Beans? Healthy dessert? Now why would I want to eat a ‘healthy’ brownie when I can have rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie instead?”  But what if the rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie is the healthy brownie? Yes, it’s possible! This is a healthy dessert but it DOES NOT taste healthy. A...

  The digestive tract is more sensitive, and as the pregnancy progresses, the size of the stomach shrinks because of the growing womb. Often food intolerances or many new likes and dislikes develop. To adapt, the diet may shift to frequent small and simple but nourishing meals. Nutritious liquid meals are a good choice. From protein powders to fruit or vegetable smoothies, these drinks can b...

  Although I love raw nuts, sometimes I get a little bored of them. This is a delightful little snack. Satisfy your sweet tooth with mineral rich maple syrup and get through that mid-afternoon hunger pang with plant-based protein.   Ingredients 2 cups mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews, almonds and sunflower seeds is my favourite combo!) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp. coconu...

  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...

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 ...

There are many versions of the Thieves Oil Recipe. It is highly antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infectious. You can purchase it or make your own. I use thieves essential oil for just about everything. It is safe for the environment plus it contains health giving properties. When you clean with thieves essential oil you kill germs such as mold, viruses and bacteria, purify the air, and boost y...

  Warning! This is soon to be your new obsession. Once you try this rich chocolate hazelnut spread, you’ll never want to put your spoon down. Never ever! Unless, of course, you don’t like Nutella. Is that even possible? Is there a person in this world who can resist that velvety chocolate butter?   This recipe is technically better than Nutella because it is healthier ...