It seems that everybody these days is talking about self-care or self-love. I mean, who hasn’t heard the saying, you can’t love another person until you love yourself first? But what does it mean to love yourself? What is self-love? And how does one measure to know that they are loving themselves enough? Is […]
It may be Winter, but any season is a good time for ice cream! Today is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day and I’m excited to share a healthy twist on this classic treat. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese […]
How many of you have set a resolution on January 1st and have legitimately followed through until Dec 31st? Probably not many of you. Actually, it’s probably more common to fail at your resolution than to succeed. But we keep setting them anyway because it’s a new year and that’s what you are supposed to […]
Holiday and indulgence seem to go hand in hand. Which can be really tasking if you are like me, and trying to stay on track with your healthy eating and exercising etc. It used to feel restricting during the holiday season when parties abound and rich, salty and sugary foods are pretty much everywhere. Now, […]
It may not be sweet, but there’s no point in sugar coating it… There’s nothing short and sweet when it comes to chatting about sugar. Who would think that confectionaries could be such a complicated subject – from a fraught historical and economic standpoint to a major crossroad when it comes to health choices – […]
I think we have all heard the old Welsh proverb “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but do you know why apples are so popular? Apple trees are one of the most widely grown fruit trees in the world. It’s no wonder that this crisp fruit is such a staple in households everywhere! […]
October’s here – aka sweater season depending on where you live – and if your immune system needs a boost now’s the time to take action! Sadly, flu season is upon us. It’s not uncommon to approach the upcoming winter months with a hint of dread. Sniffs, a few coughs and before we […]
Help Beat the Summer Heat! Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do to support your health, especially when it’s hot outside. And boy, it’s blazing out there! The heat of the summer tends to drain a lot of people, leaving us feeling exhausted and headachey. In extreme cases, you can […]
