We live in a time where the science and technology of skincare are so advanced that we can take almost 10 years off a face. Good skincare is essential to looking younger; however, skin is the largest organ on our bodies, which means taking care of it needs to start with what we put in our bodies. So what I eat impacts the health of my skin? You bet! It’s one of the MOST IMPORTANT things you can do to prevent ageing, both inside and outside. Dr. Mark Hyman, a brilliant functio

If you are invested in the nutrition world or if you’ve ever done research for your own health and body goals you may have found yourself lost between these two groups: Vegans and Paleos. These two groups often fight against each other, claiming that they are superior to the other. Is there a superior group? Does one of them contain the key to optimal weight, longevity, and disease prevention? Lets do a deep dive in and find out! First, we need to get some definitions down. T

Do you love pasta but don’t love how the refined carbohydrates make you feel? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Hello spaghetti squash! This healthy, non-starchy carbohydrate is super low in calories and high in nutrients. No more over-feeding and under-nourishing yourself. Here are some highlights about spaghetti squash… Super low in calories (only 42 calories in 1 cup) Net carbs in 1 cup is only 7 grams Source of vitamin C, B vitamins, manganese, and potassium Ready

Labels have such a strong hold on our identity. Cultural labels. Religious labels. Food labels. None of these classifications are bad; actually, they can be quite helpful in understanding yourself. However, what happens when we become more defined by the rules and labels we’ve created than by our inner consciousness and identity? If I were to give myself a food label I would technically be a keto paleo pescatarian. What!? That is FAR too complicated. In my own experience, whe

Ever desired to become vegan but couldn’t say no to all the divine dairy products out there? Here is a recipe to help save you some sanity. This banana ice cream is delicious and is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Banana Ice Cream Serves 1-2 Ingredients 2 bananas, sliced and frozen 1/4 cup milk of choice (e.g. almond, coconut, rice) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice (e.g. stevia, honey, dates) Directions Place the frozen banana slic

Do you love hummus but are trying to lower your overall carb intake? Say hello to Baba Ganoush! This Mediterranean dip is made from eggplants and offers creamy goodness without unhealthy additives. Yay for being #ketofriendly. I LOVE eating it with raw veggies. It makes an excellent snack and a great quick pick me up. My recipe has apple cider vinegar in it, which gives it a special ZING to it. Try it out! It’s delicious and, as always, super nutritious. Nutritional Values (1

Recently Luke and I have been falling in love with what I like to call “nourishing bowls.” You could also call these anything bowls, grain bowls, salad bowls, Buddha bowls…The names for these things are endless! Why do I call them Nourishing Bowls? Because that is exactly what they do! Luke and I load these things up with yummy healthy things and devour them! The thing that I love most about these bowls is that YOU can choose what you put in them. Luke and I are like complete

One of my all time favourite snacks is raw veggies dipped in delicious hummus. I often buy hummus in bulk at Costco or I make some at home. However, I came home one day and there was no hummus in the fridge nor chickpeas. I did have red lentils though; therefore, this is how this recipe was born! Here are some highlights about red lentils… They’re super cheap and they’re quick to cook! Virtually fat free An excellent source of fiber High in protein Contain lots of Vitamin B S

A new thing I’ve discovered recently is the amazing power of chia seeds. I read a book called The Aztec Diet by Bob Arnot and I was blown away by the nutritional power contained in these little seeds. Nutritional Power from 2 Tbsp’s of Chia: 11 grams of Fiber 4 grams of Protein 9 grams of Healthy Fat 5 grams of Omega-3s 18% of daily Calcium 30% of daily Manganese 30% of daily Magnesium 27% of daily Phosphorus Also contains Zinc, Niacin, Potassium, and Thiamine Crazy huh!?! No