In all of the pandemonium of this pandemic, a key part of the plan for health has been missing from the mainstream narrative: Diet. We’ve been told to avoid friends and family, close our businesses and schools, and wait for a vaccine. But where is the reminder that taking care of our health is the … [Read more…]
I know, I know- what’s a birthday party without cake?! I get it, and I agree that sweets and treats are a part of life, but they don’t need to be a part of every day, or even every week, especially for young kids. Even if you think your kid doesn’t eat sweets like candy … [Read more…]
I’ve had a few friends ask me about baby food lately so I’ve put together this post which outlines the following: Which foods we started with and when Key things to include when making your own baby food to boost nutrition for babies A quick overview of how to easily make baby food at home … [Read more…]
Friends and family with kids have been asking me a lot lately… “What do you feed Liam?!” The truth is, we usually feed him whatever we are eating… and over time meals have become pretty peaceful, even enjoyable sometimes! It wasn’t always this way and we’ve had our share of frustrating dinners, but being patient … [Read more…]
What’s the deal with Omega-3s? (And why do we need them now?) In nearly every recipe post I’m talking about the importance of getting enough Omega-3’s into your diet to help boost your mood and improve your health. So I thought I’d expand on the nitty-gritty details about why it is that we need them, … [Read more…]
For years I’ve been super skeptical about juice cleanses; in fact, I was super skeptical about any cleanse in general. This being because I tried a three day smoothie cleanse that was apparently created by Dr. Oz, and it was terrible. I’d never felt so bloated in my life! So I swore off cleanses as … [Read more…]
I like reading about health and wellness because it’s sorta my thang, so I thought I’d share with you some book reviews, starting with Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It, by Dr. Gath Davis. I’ll start with a little review and then share the key … [Read more…]
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. But why is it so good? And if it’s so good, then why are so many people lacking the motivation to do it? Why does “working out” take so much willpower? Lets explore this, shall we!? From a mental health standpoint, exercise is the number one, most important thing … [Read more…]
So it’s definitely winter here in Calgary. It’s making me want to cuddle up on the couch for the next 6 months straight. Blah! But I’m determined to do a couple things differently this winter to keep my mood nice and happy. I’m going to watch less TV and fill my time with things I like … [Read more…]
