Dealing with the Winter Blahs
Many years ago I started to notice a pattern in my practice – sometime in October a shift would occur in my patients. Many of the same complaints started to come through my door – fatigue, lack of motivation, sluggishness and general sadness. I came to recognize these symptoms as part of a bigger picture of SAD (Seasonal Affective disorder). In fact, most Canadian’s will experience some level of ‘winter blues’ or ‘SAD’ at some...
The health benefits of avocados
Food trends come and go. But one such trend that has seemingly enjoyed more staying power than other flavours of the month is avocado toast, a popular dish that might trace some of that admiration to how easy it is to prepare. The popularity of avocado toast has exploded in recent years, but it has actually been around for decades. Many trace the origins of avocado toast to Australia, though it’s hard for food historians to say with...
Pumpkin Pie Superfood Bites Recipe
Healthy snacking Have some nutrient dense snacks available so that you don’t have to rely on processed foods in a pinch. There are SO many recipes out there now for power bites, bars and even healthy cookies – keep some healthy ingredients on hand and head to Pinterest for inspiration! Here is one of my favourite Fall-inspired recipes that I hope you love for a quick and easy no-bake snack! With the flavours of pumpkin and spices this...
How busy moms can make mealtime easier
Working mothers make up a sizable portion of the modern workforce. According to the United States Department of Labour, as of 2015 69.9 per cent of mothers with children under the age of 18 were in the labour force. Things are similar in Canada, where Statistics Canada reports single-earner families made up just 27 per cent of all couple families with children in 2014, a figure that was 59 per cent in 1976. While more and more mothers...
3 Eco friendly approaches to eating and buying food
Protecting the planet and preserving its resources are goals many people aspire to. Energy-efficient electronics have been around for decades, and advancements continue to be made with regard to eco-friendly building materials that can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of the homes and buildings where we live and work. Men and women with an eye toward protecting the planet also can employ several eco-friendly eating habits that...
Summer ushers in Grilling season
The return of warm weather is synonymous with many things. For men and women who love to grill, summer marks a return to grilling their favourite foods and dining outdoors. Burgers and hot dogs may never go out of style, but plenty of additional foods can make for delicious grilled meals. Grilled chicken, for example, makes for a healthy meal the whole family can enjoy. Grilled chicken sandwiches, such as the following recipe for...
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