It’s safe to say that we have all gotten variations of the memo confirming that eating lots of whole plant foods is an important step in keeping the body and mind healthy, strong, and active. Despite the number of times we’ve read this memo, there are days when ice cream wins out over fruit and … Continue reading
As a holistic nutritionist I come across this issue a lot (even me :)) we have all at some point craved sugar even though we know it’s damaging to our health. So now you’re here looking for some tips to help kick the sugar habit…read on! Firsrly, make sure you have the following in … Continue reading
It’s been some time since I’ve been blogging, so thanks Nour (my fellow health coach) for inspiring me again 🙂 We’ve all been there…wanting to lose weight so we think the fast solution is to eat less. Maybe skip a meal, have a juice instead, skip breakfast for coffee. Sure, this can work but, it’s … Continue reading
It’s safe to say that the potato and its sweeter counterpart have gotten a bad rap. We tend to prefer our potatoes fried. But in their purest forms, what benefits do these spuds provide? Â Good news: potatoes and sweet potatoes bring more to the table than we give them credit for. Vital Stats It’s no … Continue reading
These Healthy Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bites are so delicious & perfectly healthy.  I’ve included options for a vegan and non vegan frosting. I’ve now added an easy ‘print’ button for this recipe & will do so for all in the future.  Hope you enjoy it 🙂
The hype around alkaline food and drink (like those $5 waters you see at health food stores) is based around the idea that an alkaline diet can help your body maintain its pH, which leads to overall better health and wellness. Foods that are high on the alkaline scale have been shown to help with … Continue reading
The common cold is the leading cause of missed time at work or school, and it is estimated that between 5 and 20 percent of Americans will experience flu-like symptoms this coming year. But have no fear, there are many ways you can boost your immune system and decrease the risk of falling victim to … Continue reading
Printable version here: http://www.anglianhome.co.uk/…/Vegetable-growing-cheat… ***The guy who wrote this, Brett James, lives in Liverpool so the planting dates are for that region of England. The dates aren’t the same but all the other info should transfer. If ya want to know the planting dates for the US, go to http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ Enter your zip code and … Continue reading
Since the turn of the century, “gluten-free” has seen a tremendous rise in popularity. Research shows that 18,000,000 people in the United States allege they are bothered by products that contain gluten, the protein composite found in wheat and related grains. Gluten has been blamed for everything from acne to joint pain, migraines, depression, anemia and … Continue reading
Chocolate Hazelnut Cups  are gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free and the perfect healthy chocolate treat without all the nasties. Chocolate Hazelnut Cups Makes 20 cups Hazelnut filling 3/4 cup raw hazelnuts 1 + 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 4 tablespoons coconut milk (canned) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chocolate Coating 1/2 … Continue reading