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Jenn’s Thoughts on the Wonders of Kombucha
Trending for the last couple years this drink is actually over 2000 years old. Why the resurgence? Not really a resurgence at all; just...


It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s SUPER KALE!!
With the extreme ups and downs of the weather here in southern Ontario plus the complete lack of sun this winter viruses are running...
We Ate WHAT? Bugs are Good For You! | Episode 034
The United Nations is urging people all around the world to eat more bugs! So we decided to give it a try. Are you brave enough? Jenn...


Medical Centers or Pushers?
A few days ago I had to take my son for blood work. We went to the new Medical Centre. A big, beautiful full service medical building. ...


Filter | A Mindful Challenge
Imagine the brain as a giant bowl; stuff is constantly flowing into it. The world’s dumping place. Everything we see, hear, touch,...
033 Seafood/ See Food Diet | Shellfish
To seafood or not to seafood…shellfish have often been viewed as rich and decadent. Today we discuss the facts about shellfish and how...


Review: Companies that Give Back
In this unstable time compassion is the key to sanity and ultimately peace. With entire nations of people banned, dollars falling and...


Chia: The Mighty Little Seed That Could
I think I can, I think I can… add more fiber to my diet?! It’s no secret that North Americans don’t eat enough fiber; breakfast, lunch,...


A Perfect Chocolate Meal | Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! The quintessential valentine’s day gift is a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate. This classic combination...


Fig and Goat Cheese Salad with Cacao Nib Praline
A very basic salad with big punch! The cacao nibs go a long way to dressing up these greens. Print RecipeFig and Goat Cheese Salad with...
Dip it in Chocolate
Chocolate is the quintessential valentine’s day gift. Chocolates for your sweetheart! Every store front has a multitude of boxes to chose...


Stress, Food and You!
Eating your through stressful times? We do it; then we hate ourselves for it. STRESS EATING!! I’ve been there and I’m sure you have...


Space | A Mindfulness Challenge
This month I challenge you to see space instead of obstacles. Space allows for possibilities. Do you see the forest, or the trees? A...


5 Natural Whey Protein Powder Alternatives | Guest Post
Whey protein powder is and has been for a long time a staple of many people’s diet. It’s practical, cheap and most often tasty. Still,...


The Space Between | Mindful Thoughts
Sometimes I think too much; we all do! Ever had one of those days? Where the mind won’t stop racing. Where it seems like every thought...


Fitness Trackers | Gear Fit 2 Review
Creating a healthy body is not limited to the foods we eat. To find perfect health we must balance nutrition with exercise and stress...


Health Boosting Superstar to Get You Through the January Blues
January is time of extremes: extreme weather, dieting, exercise, mood swings…. January wrecks havoc on us. There’s even a day called...


Hippie Foods, Nearly Naked Review
Nearly Naked Coconut Clusters These little coconut clusters come from the good people a Hippie Foods of Burnaby, British Columbia,...


The Truth About Energy Drinks
Energy drinks make you fly! Energy drinks are some of the most popular beverages consumed; with North Americans spending about $21...


Coconut Custard Tart | Gluten Free | Dairy Free
This is a variation of an African milk tart; one of my favorite desserts! With a delicate shortbread style crust and the velvety texture...
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