February 15, 2012
I am so excited to announce that the widely acclaimed Vegan Chef, Doug McNish, will be featured as a guest in my upcoming workshops of raw vegan cuisine! Doug and I will be hosting a series of exclusive culinary workshops that will focus on raw food ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques featuring a variety of ...
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February 14, 2012
The sweet smell of granola baking in the oven is enough to make anyone feel happy and hot! Even better – knowing the ingredients in your granola are wholesome, rich, and pure. My favourite kind of granola is nothing short of one that is homemade. Of course, being the month of February, love is in ...
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February 6, 2012
“Chocoholic”, “choco-junkie”, “La Choco Aficionado” – you name it, I’ve been called it. As a chocolate lover, I’ve always been sourcing and looking for the latest and tastiest ways to create chocolate recipes at home, and every once in a while, I come across a particularly great product that inspires me (and makes its way ...
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February 3, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up fast. Although I don’t particularly love football or participate in this event, I can definitely offer some assistance as to how this night can be made that much healthier! We know this is the biggest day for business for fast foods, delivered foods, and processed over-sugared and over-salted snacks. ...
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January 31, 2012
Even though they are thick, smooth and creamy… smoothies don’t always have to be cold, frozen or chilled. They can be warming, nourishing and grounding as well. The blender is the perfect place to take advantage of all your nutrients and superfoods. Also using herbs in your smoothies is a great way to drink your ...
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January 30, 2012
Being vegetarian and pregnant is frequently a topic of concern for many people – vegetarians especially!. People often wonder if it is safe for both the mother and her baby. Fortunately, there is good news here. It is perfectly safe and healthy to be a vegetarian during your pregnancy; you just have to plan carefully. ...
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January 25, 2012
Want to boost your workout or know someone else in your life who is on a path to get fit? Would you or someone you know love the gift of Chia Seeds or Ruth’s Hemp Protein? Tell us what they are doing to nourish themselves! Fueling up on super nutrients is a great way to ...
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January 23, 2012
I would like to introduce you to Mia, my assistant! Together we have taken on a 30 day Tonica Kombucha Challenge. I have been a kombucha drinker for a couple of years, so my challenge is to up the amount I am drinking everyday (to half a bottle) and track any changes I notice. Whereas ...
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January 19, 2012
Have you checked out Toronto’s newest natural eco quick spa? For myself, I am not really one for the spa or weekly manicures for that matter but Alma Natural Spa may have changed that! Upon arrival I was greeted right away at the door by the owner Katie, and my aesthetician who was already waiting ...
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January 18, 2012
For the second round of Ruth’s Chia giveaway brigade we want to know what sweeteners you use to create the best chia pudding (dare I say, EVER?!) If you missed last weeks giveaway opportunity, check it out here! Another special property of chia, is that it tends to blend well with all sorts of flavours ...
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