April 2, 2013
This post was inspired by this article! I am not a parent yet, but I intend to be one day – for at least 3 kids and I can’t wait to raise my kids with healthy habits that they have control over. This may be easier for me to say now. But what I do ...
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February 1, 2013
I got a last minute phone call yesterday to come in to be interviewed by CTV News on an article about heart health that was published in the Huffington Post. Basically the article found that those who are on a vegetarian, plant based diet have less risk of heart disease. Which of course is not ...
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November 14, 2012
Have you been misled by corporations marketing their food products? Most of us have. And we now mistakenly rely on food labels for an accurate picture of the nutritional value of the foods that we consume. If you want to achieve an overall healthier lifestyle, say goodbye to the following misleading terms: Carb Free – ...
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November 6, 2012
Join us for two delicious spice infused classes: Moroccan Flavours & Indian Inspiration! If you want to add some healthy new flavours to your meals, it’s time to move beyond your salt and pepper shakers. There’s an entire world’s worth of herbs and spices out there for you to try, and they’re full of flavour ...
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October 30, 2012
You are hearing it every where, gluten free this, gluten free that! You may not even really know what it means, but you want to learn more. For many, this is a way of life as so much of the population has been diagnosed with Celiac disease. This very common condition means the body is ...
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September 30, 2012
Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror in the morning thinking “I just want a fresh start”!? More than that you are just aching to transform your health and your lifestyle, but you just don’t know how? Well the good news is that I have the perfect program to help you get there! ...
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September 24, 2012
I never quite got the lure of Potato Leek soup. It was always something passed around at brunches and dinner parties or something that people associated with the winter months. I never liked potatoes nor did I like cream – but something about the creaminess and texture of the soup seemed to be what drew ...
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September 17, 2012
In just less than a month, I will be running my second 1/2 marathon on veggies in support of the Toronto Vegetarian Association. I ran my first half marathon two years ago and decided I would tackle this challenge again and try to run faster, run longer (without taking breaks) and overall just feel great ...
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July 20, 2012
I had the privilege to travel to Italy. A long awaited trip that I have been wanting to do for years. This was the destination for our honeymoon, a year after our wedding. Italy just seemed to be the perfect place for so many reasons, Ryan being part Italian, the food being fresh and Italy ...
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June 13, 2012
When it comes to dining out, it’s becoming tougher and tougher these days to accommodate everyone’s allergies, intolerance’s, and just overall food preferences. I like to dine out – but not very often. Weekly occasions, dinner dates, time with friends and family, or when I just need a break from the kitchen – it’s nice ...
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