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7 Yummy Foods to Kick Your Anxiety to the Curb

7 Yummy Foods to Kick Your Anxiety to the Curb blog post

A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering at and attending our annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference. This year’s topic was mental health and wellness, and after the past few years, it’s no surprise why. I am grateful for this long-waited opportunity to get together and celebrate the science-focused food and nutrition wisdom […]

Start Strong with this Zippy Blueberry Ginger Smoothie

Blueberry Ginger Smoothie

A few weeks ago I was prepping some workplace wellness handouts for a workshop near Toronto. I was presenting on the basics or building blocks of smoothies where I cover tips and tricks on how to turn a smoothie into a satisfying, satiating meal. I scanned my recipe archives for smoothies to include, and realized […]

Try Teff (+a recipe for gluten-free Blueberry-Lemon Teff Porridge)

This week I’m introducing you to teff, a gluten-free wonder grain. According to the Whole Grains Council, teff is the “only fully-domesticated member of the genus Eragrostis (lovegrass)” [1]. Lovegrass?! I love the sound of that! Teff is a teeny tiny nutritional powerhouse. Considered the world’s smallest grain at about the same size or smaller […]

8 Oatmeal Toppings to Jazz Up Your Winter Breakfast

8 Oatmeal Toppings to Jazz Up Your Winter Breakfast - Canva

It’s no secret that I love breakfast [exhibit #1, exhibit #2 (and a favourite), exhibit 3], but what might be a secret is how much I love oatmeal for breakfast. When the weather dips below what I consider “normal human temperatures”, oatmeal never fails to save the day! Make it sweet or savoury, experiment with […]

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