Wellness Blog

Raspberry and Nut Breakfast Smoothie Serves 1 This recipe is great for a quick breakfast or as a nutrient dense snack. ¾ Cup Water ¾ Cup Raspberries ½ Banana Handful of Fresh Spinach 1 Tbsp. Almond Butter Put all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth, add more water if it's too thick. Enjoy immediately.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Serves 4 This is the easiest recipe to make yet has intense flavour. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. Enjoy over pasta for a quick meal or serve as a side dish. 4 Cups Cherry Tomatoes 4 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 Red Onion, diced ½ Tsp. Sea Salt ¼ Cup Olive Oil Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350°. Mix everything together in a baking dish. Roast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to ooze

Coconut Curry Chicken Serves 4 This scrumptious meal is a good source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Serve over brown rice for a one-pot meal. • 1 Cup Coconut Milk • 1Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice • 1 Red Onion, finely diced • 1 Tbsp. Curry Powder, or more if you like heat • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced - or more if you don't have a date! • 4 Small Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil • 1 Red Pepper, seeded and diced • 1 Yellow Pepper, seeded and

Reading food labels I cannot stress enough how important it is to carefully read ingredient lists on food labels, not just the nutritional facts found on the back of many food items. People are becoming more health conscious than ever. The food manufacturers are well aware of this, and have found ways to market the same old junk to the health conscious people. Seeing the term “Gluten-Free” on a food label, does not automatically mean it’s a healthy food item. Foods that are

25 Steps to Self Care Self care is essential for achieving and maintaining good health, it is essential for physical and mental wellness. You don't have to do anything elaborate, expensive or time consuming, just a few simple steps to caring for yourself daily. Here are some ideas: 1. Speak your truth 2. Don’t be a people pleaser 3. Trust your intuition 4. Never speak badly about yourself or others 5. Never give up on your dreams 6. Treat yourself and others with kindne

Spring Cleaning Your Home Naturally It’s that wonderful time of year when we want to throw open our windows to allow the fresh spring air in and get busy doing our spring cleaning. But have you ever taken a moment to think about the toxins that are in many home cleaning products? If you mop your floors with a highly toxic mixture, then you or your children walk around barefoot, those toxins are being absorbed into your bodies. Some products can be dangerously toxic. It w

Chilled Tomato Soup Serves 4 This cold soup is easy to make, healthy and delicious! Not only does the high fiber content found in the vegetables help to decrease cholesterol, the antioxidants reduce risk of heart disease and cancer. It is perfect as a snack or lunch on a hot summer day. 3 Tomatoes, chopped 1 English Cucumber, finely diced 1 Yellow Pepper, seeded & finely diced 1/4 Cup Red Onion, finely diced 2 Garlic cloves, peeled & minced 3 Cups Vegetable Broth 1 Tbsp. Oliv