Posts tagged limes The Truth About Peanut Butter I know peanut butter is like liquid gold from the heavens…..BUT I thought it was time to share this little truth nugget. I have been eating a LOT of peanut butter lately and realized I needed to cut it back a bit and start practicing what I […]
Posts tagged stomach pain GUT TRIGGER #5: stress Tell me one person you know that doesn’t experience any stress? I bet you can’t 😉 We ALL experience stress. Some stress is good…. but when we experience too much, bad things start to happen! Stress can be external from things such as…. Read More GUT TRIGGER […]
Posts tagged eat more and weigh less What I Did This Weekend For a Fast Metabolism “How do I speed up my metabolism (is there actually a way to do that?)” Are you tired of feeling like you have a slow metabolism and struggling to lose weight no matter what you do? You’re not alone! […]
Posts tagged pumpkin spice latte PSL – Dandy Blend Edition Where are my basic girls at?! Are you having pumpkin everything? If you haven’t had pumpkin anything yet…. try this cozy dairy free drink! (if you don’t like dandy blend or don’t have it on hand I have a substitute!) It not only is delicious, […]
Posts tagged refined oils GUT TRIGGER #1: eating the wrong foods Eating the WRONG foods for YOUR body can result in bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation etc. What exactly do I mean when I say WRONG foods? Read More
Posts tagged pancreas How Does the Gut Work? I always talk about ‘the gut’ around here … but what does that actually mean? Let’s find out! Understanding how the gut works can help us keep things running more smoothly. The gut effectively is our digestive system as a whole. The body works together like a […]
Posts tagged diet pop An Honest Confession about…..Artificial Sweeteners ZERO CALORIES? Sign me up!!! All those low calorie protein bars + foods were my thing…because it had “no sugar!” But it’s almost freaky to think – this thing or drink I am consuming has zero calories… but is so flavourful, sweet and delicious! As good […]
Posts tagged hot crossed buns Hot Crossed Muffins I don’t know about you – but i’m one of those people who forgets to add something in a recipe like almost EVERY time! I had scooped all the muffin batter into the muffin liners and was ready to pop them in the oven….and realized I had […]
Posts tagged artificial sweeteners An Honest Confession about…..Artificial Sweeteners ZERO CALORIES? Sign me up!!! All those low calorie protein bars + foods were my thing…because it had “no sugar!” But it’s almost freaky to think – this thing or drink I am consuming has zero calories… but is so flavourful, sweet and delicious! As good […]
Posts tagged processed ingredients GUT TRIGGER #5: stress Tell me one person you know that doesn’t experience any stress? I bet you can’t 😉 We ALL experience stress. Some stress is good…. but when we experience too much, bad things start to happen! Stress can be external from things such as…. Read More GUT TRIGGER […]
Posts tagged fatigue GUT TRIGGER #3: food sensitivities The truth is, it’s actually quite common to have sensitivities to multiple foods. Even healthy foods like salmon or watermelon can trigger a food sensitivity. You may be familiar with IgE food allergies (the scary reactions that show up immediately after eating things like peanuts or shellfish). […]
Posts tagged good gut foods I’m going to let you in on a little gut health secret….. Every time we go away I have this need to throw everything in the fridge away. Or finish it (which can result in some funky meals or snacks.) We often go visit my in-laws for the weekend and I […]
Posts tagged tahini Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Vegetables are healthy and important part of our diet, but eating them in their raw state too frequently is not always the BEST way to consume them. The key with vegetables is to prepare them properly to take some of the stress off of our […]
Posts tagged butternut squash Butternut Squash, Kale & Toasted Pine Nut Tacos I’m in love with all things butternut squash right now! And these tacos were good enough to convince me to be vegan….! (lol I would never actually turn vegan but I was reminded how good vegan food can be!) I smothered my tacos […]