3 Ingredient Banana Split Ice Cream
Hey everyone! With summer just around the corner I thought it was the perfect time to come out with a whole-food-based ice cream recipe for those scorching days ahead (especially for cooling off after a sweaty workout session)! Normally I’m not an ice cream kind of girl, but lately I’ve been spending some time in […]
Juicing and Bloating: How This Fad Is Damaging Gut Health
Have you been juicing like a good little boy or girl in order to improve your health? Do you continue to experience bloating and digestive symptoms despite all of your juice-filled efforts? Are juicing and bloating two consistent players in your life that are supposed to be polar opposites, yet still seem to go hand-in-hand? […]
Why Low Carb Diets Produce Weight Loss
Have you ever wondered why low-carb diets are so effective? Are you always trying to follow this dietary trend, but are afraid of substitutions or don’t know where to start? Well I’m here to clear up all of your questions! Today I’m going to explain to you the science behind the benefits of a low-carb […]
A Hangover Cure That Really Works!
Do you experience hangovers? Then boy do we need to talk! Last week, I sent an email to some of my followers giving them an insider tip on how to cure a hangover. Much to my delight, I received several responses from people who had tried it and had it work to either ease or entirely […]
The Surprising Reason Behind Your Food Coma
Have you ever wondered why you get exhausted after having a big meal? Do you find yourself needing to nap after a Sunday binge, or going into frequent food-comas? Although this post-meal exhaustion frequents modern society, it’s actually your body’s way of telling you something big – something that definitely shouldn’t be ignored. Inflammation: The […]
Grain Free, Sugar Free Chocolate Pancakes
My favourite meal of the day: dessert! Ok, so I guess some could argue that dessert isn’t really a “meal”, however those of you who share a love for dessert so great you’d be happy to eat a plate of chocolate for dinner, well I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. And I’m sure […]
Sugar Free, Grain Free, Breakfast Apple Pie
I was planning on waiting to post this, but I kept on getting inbox messages and honestly am so excited about it that I had to drop everything to bring you the recipe for a breakfast pie that’s so delicious it will change your life! (And possibly digestive health)…. Recently, I wrote a post on […]
Improve Gut Health and Reduce Inflammation: All-Natural Recipe
Many people have experienced bloating following the consumption of apples, especially considering they are a restricted food on the FODMAPs diet. Although symptom flare-ups can be a huge pain in the short-term, I’m here to explain the paradox behind apples and bloating, and how even though they may be causing digestive symptoms in the short term, when […]
Broccoli Bread Recipe
I’ve noticed the term ‘super food’ is thrown around much too easily. The fact that there is no clinical definition of a super food allows a lot of misleading marketing using scientific jargon to confuse people into developing misconceptions. One example that may disappoint many of you is the use of acai berry for weight […]
Why Eating Less & Exercising More Won’t Make You Lose Weight
The other day I happened to read the status of a personal trainer explaining his 3 greatest tips for weight loss: eat healthier, eat less, exercise more. Following this, was an explanation about how many people are simply not committed enough, and that these are the facts and there is no way around them. Although […]
Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
After posting a picture of my refreshing Mediterranean tabbouleh salad a few weeks back, I started getting loads of messages asking me for the recipe. So here it is! I’m here to introduce you to a delicious Mediterranean salad called tabbouleh (pronounced ta-boo-lee), which uses parsley as a base. This salad is so flavorful, […]
Red Wine: Is It Really As Good As Hitting the Gym?
I’m sure most of you have read the too-good-to-be-true news articles stating that the benefits of drinking a glass of red wine are equivalent to spending an hour at the gym. While this glorious notion absolves us of those days missed at the gym, or the calories of cocktail night with the girls, this bliss […]