The problem a lot of people face, is when they ‘stop’ using their gut. When you stop using it (essentially continuing to cut food after food out of your diet) it will grow weaker. If you find you are sensitive to beans, it could be because your gut hasn’t been “trained” to eat them or […]

I have always been an Indian food lover and I am SO glad Scott is too. (Except when I was pregnant and I was making him go to Indian buffets on the weekly haha!) He always asks for this recipe! It is super easy to make and the flavours are incredible! If you think you […]

FIBRE 2 reasons why fibre is an important nutrient to reduce anxiety. 1- It helps to balance our blood sugar which helps improve anxiety symptoms. 2- Fiber also feeds gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids (produced when dietary fibre is fermented in the colon, crucial for GI health) which can decrease anxiety. Women need 25 […]

Where are my basic girls at?! If you are anything like me, you absolutely LOVE fall! And by fall I don’t mean our typical Alberta Fall (snow in September and less then a week of beautiful autumn leaves). I mean the gorgeous Fall we’ve been experiencing this year. Among the craziness of 2020, we’ve been […]

With COVID cases on the rise again, it is important to make sure we have proper coping mechanisms in our toolbox to support our mental health and well being. Whether you have been personally affected or know a family member/friend who has been affected, these tips can be helpful to all. These are uncertain times […]

The holiday season is full of fun foods! If you’re trying to cut down on refined sugar the food options aren’t quite as fun. Throw in allergens and that list can seem pretty tiny. Let’s change that. I’ve made a ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ recipe book for those looking for gut loving gluten, refined sugar, […]

If you are here… I’m assuming you have heard the words sensitivity, allergy and intolerance being tossed around. I often use the words interchangeably as some words sound more familiar to most, however it is important to know the differences between the three main types of food reactivity: Food allergies: These are involved with the immune […]

We all get minor abdominal symptoms such as gas from time to time, as part of our regular bodily functions. Your abdominal symptoms may be related to something you’ve eaten, the way you ate or some stress in your life. If any of these symptoms persist longer than a few days for no obvious reason, […]

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 digestive systems. Raw vegetables can actually be very hard on […]

When we are hungry, we are more likely to grab the first thing we see. When we have a plan in place we can make more nourishing and nutrient dense choices leaving us with more energy and feeling our best! 4 reasons why I love meal planning, and why you will love it too! Since […]

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 machine – if one part isn’t working right […]

Your gut health is critical to your well being, not only in terms of digestive issues but also mood, mental health, skin, joints and so much more. We want to sustain good gut health long term so making the recipes in this mini book is a good first step! All recipes are dairy, gluten, and […]

One of the key aspects of your gut health journey is including fiber in your diet. Fiber is crucial for feeding our gut bacteria and helping it thrive. The more microbes we have in our gut, the stronger our gut lining will be. In addition, the good bacteria support digestion! Our body doesn’t make the […]

If you reading this blog post, it might be because you are struggling with some of the symptoms my clients often face: – stomach pain- bloating- heartburn/acid reflux- diarrhea/constipation- IBS like symptoms- fatigue…to name a few. Whatever you’re currently experiencing, I imagine it’s incredibly frustrating, uncomfortable and even painful. Your gut problems could even be […]