Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Consultant

  Today I want to share an interesting piece on the OVER USE of sunscreen; that chemical cocktail that people use these days.  We are lathering on the chemicals only to increase our toxic overload, when we should be focusing on the 'terrain'.  In other words, instead of shielding ourselves, we should be strengthening our own body's natural protection against the suns UV rays.  ...

  Welcome my Guest Blogger today, Alison Brown, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.   Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word “coco” meaning monkey face, coconut has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal purposes.  Specifically, what we know of as coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocosnucifera) which in Sanskrit is rightf...

  Beyond Vitality presented at the Trinidad and Tobago World Peace Festival at the beginning of June. It was a wonderful event! As exhibitors, we showcased raw superfoods, whole food bars, raw cereal and sprouts. I was astonished at the number of people who wanted to learn how to sprout from their own kitchen, and especially with the kids who were interested.  I caught this one little g...

  Light and crunchy "chips" that are super nutritious and guilt free!  A great alternative to those salty chip cravings!   Ingredients: 1 bunch of curly organic kale (green or purple) 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Unrefined Sea salt   Directions: Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Remove the very tips of the kale stems. Rinse. Use a salad spinner or a clean kitchen to...

  “Superfoods” in liquid form have become quite popular in the raw food world, and for a good reason.  You get a substantial amount of high energy foods, packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, all broken down to a smooth consistency for easy and optimal absorption.  And of course, these come along with extreme health benefits!  Get ready to become a ...

For those of you who have been wondering why one minute I’m in Canada, then Venezuela, and the next in Trinidad and Tobago, here’s is a little run through of my travels, which went from surviving the cold winters of Northern Ontario, Canada, to enduring the hot, humid heat of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela and sweet Caribbean vibe in Trinidad.  I was raised in the small town of Sturge...

These nutrient packed foods are disease combating and can easily be incorporated into your daily diet to promote optimal health and longevity.  Superfoods are a group of wholesome, plant-based foods that are packed with powerful health benefits that can help you live a longer and healthier life. What makes them “super” is their exceptionally high level of nutrients and antioxidant...

As some of you may know, I have been living abroad discovering the world’s natural health products and superfoods.  For three years I traveled back and forth between Canada and the beautiful exotic country of Venezuela, finally moving there permanently this past September.  I loved discovering all the local superfoods, those that we up in Canada (no we don’t live in igloos), ...

If you have a sweet tooth like mine, than this sweet, yet healthy dessert (or snack) is for YOU!  The rich buttery texture of the avocado, which is filled with “good fat”, makes this a wonderful blood sugar balancing treat since the fat acts to slow down the absorption of sugar into your blood stream.  Pure maple syrup, a natural sweetener filled with minerals, and the raw ca...

This nutrient packed smoothie is a great way to start your day on a high!  You’ll be smiling and feeling vibrant for hours. Ingredients: 1 scoop of protein powder (or almond/hemp milk) 1 ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice ½ banana ¼ pear Handful of spinach leafs or kale Ice and water as needed   Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender.&n...