You’re probably expecting me to tell you to eat more greens, whole grains, organic, fair trade, sustainably… And yeah, these things are good for you. But did you know that the attitude you eat with has an effect on how you metabolize food, or even whether you gain or lose weight? I didn’t […]
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I’ve been a student of self-development since I was 19 years old. Shortly after that, I began studying everything I could about health and nutrition. It has always fascinated me how the mind and the body are so deeply connected. How the foods we eat alter our mood and how our thoughts impact our body’s
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Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. It’s a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes like hummus and baba ganoush and is filled with nutrients and healthy fats. I’ve found it to be an excellent thickener for sauces and stews, as well as a great base for homemade vinaigrettes.
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Have you ever found you get excited to start a new practice? You’ve begun a new workout routine and are stoked to try the new moves, or you’ve come across a new diet that sounds amazing! You start each day filled with hope that this might be the thing that will take your
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We can learn how to do just about anything online. From fixing a broken windshield-wiper, to learning a foreign language, to properly pitting a mango. While the internet is a useful tool, we can easily spend our time learning about things that may not serve our highest purpose. We can become generalists in so
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I’m launching a free experiment for you and my wellness community this fall. Starting the week of the Fall Equinox, a group of us are doing our first-ever Self-Care Experiment. If you’ve ever had a challenge carving out the time to take better care of yourself amidst all you do to care for others, this is
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My purpose as a wellness coach is to help people develop positive health habits over time. Over the years as I’ve connected with people about their health goals, I’m sometimes met with thoughts like, “I just have bad genes. It runs in my family,” or “You’re always so happy. It’s easy for you to
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I love the changing seasons. Do you? I get a little giddy when I know I’m about to embark on another new season with my family and in my personal goals. New growth. New connections. Deeper connections. But sometimes, life gets in the way. Know what I mean? You’ve got it all figured
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I recently looked at some videos of when my children were babies. It transported me right back to that early stage of motherhood. They were so cute! Watching them play with each other and listening to them speak their first sentences brought happy tears to my eyes. In moments, I was taken right back to
Have you ever felt like achieving a healthy lifestyle was too far out of reach? You hear about friends and colleagues getting a FitBit, going vegan, joining the latest hybrid spin class, or signing up for the next extreme fitness competition and: You feel like a slacker You have the best intentions, but
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I recently wrote about my Top 5 Essential Oils. It generated a lot of interest in how essential oils can be beneficial to vibrant health. Here, my friend and Certified aromatherapist, Anita Neuman, shares more practical tips about how essential oils can help you feel your best. Essential oils are all the rage these
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I love falling asleep to the scent of lavender on my pillow. It’s so soothing, especially while I’m travelling. Other scents like citrus and mint are refreshing. Somehow having a fresh scent around us changes our mood and even our atmosphere. This may be why the cologne and perfume business is booming. But perfume doesn’t usually
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If you’ve read my blog intro, you’ll know that I grew up in rural Ontario with ready access to lots of fresh, healthy food. Often a snack was a freshly pulled carrot from my Mom’s garden, rinsed under the garden hose. I didn’t often get to ride the kid-food merry-go-round with my friends. Sugary treats
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Join me on a FREE Webinar to teach you the reasons food may be tripping up your weight loss goals. Weight Loss Made Simple 7 reasons why you’re not getting the results you want. Wednesday May 18th 1pm Eastern Time In this webinar you’ll learn: –How to navigate diet controversies. –How different food groups
Refreshing Hydration I’ve been starting my day with a mug of warm lemon water for several years. What’s the top reason why I love lemon water? It makes me feel SO good! I find it to be a really soothing way to start the day. Lemons are packed with Vitamin C and act as a
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