June 18, 2013
Summer is a time of rebirth, growth and renewal. It is also one of the best times to start a detox! During the summer we have more energy to get ourselves on track and to touch base with current health habits and set new goals. The word “detox” often confuses people as it is used ...
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June 15, 2013
June is the time to detox and cleanse and get ready for summer. It’s a great way to lighten and lean up just in time for bathing suit season. Kristy Lapointe, one of our FNLers, shares the thought process and (mixed) emotions that she experiences when doing a cleanse. She’s an actress so it makes ...
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June 14, 2013
Growing your own garden has so many benefits and is an amazing way to get fresh organic vegetables and fruits! One of our favourite urban farmers is Young Urban Farmers – a Toronto-based company that helps people grow their own fresh produce. Here are 5 benefits of growing your own veggies. Plus, it’s an easy ...
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May 30, 2013
Kim, our Face of FNL was determined to run a half marathon 4 years ago. So she did! And she is ready to start training for another one. She shares her motivation for running and her favourite recipes that help fuel her vigorous training. Just a Mommy…. One day when my daughter was a toddler, ...
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May 21, 2013
Kristy, one of our Face of FNLers, is a hot yoga junkie and has a very active lifestyle. This month she is sharing some of her favourite foods and products that help fuel her sweaty yoga sessions for optimal performance and recovery. It’s taken me a long time to find an exercise niche that I ...
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May 9, 2013
Mother’s & Father’s Day are right around the corner. What better way to celebrate such amazing people in your life than making a delicious brunch together? What I am suggesting isn’t your typical eggs and bacon breakfast with French toast, but rather some nutritious balanced dishes that will surely satisfy your mid morning cravings and ...
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May 9, 2013
My clients and students always ask me what is one thing they can do to improve their health. Or which one food is the most important for a healthy diet. My answer is always GREENS! If there is any place to start – it is with greens. Most people do not eat enough green veggies. ...
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April 26, 2013
Kim, our Face of FNLer, is now able to accommodate her family’s different tastes and diets down to a “T”. Kim eats a plant-based diet while her children and husband do not. Kim shares some tips on how she balances making predominantly plant-based meals with the inclusion of a few “meat nights” that everyone enjoys. ...
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April 17, 2013
Kristy, our Face of FNLer, shares her thoughts on Earth Month and how we can all make simple, sustainable, and eco-friendly changes to our lifestyle for a better earth! People eat plant-based diets for a number of different reasons; health benefits, not supporting animal cruelty, food sensitivities, and of course, environmental reasons. Helping the planet ...
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April 15, 2013
My favourite way to welcome spring is to lighten up my eating habits. As the weather gets warmer, as more local vegetables become available and as I spend more time outside, I crave lighter, colder, more refreshing meals. Instead of the soups, stews and grains that warmed me in the winter, opt for more green ...
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