August 7 25: Addressing Men’s Health
Looking Out for the Men in Your Life While our community is mostly made up of women, we know many of you are supporting partners, brothers, fathers, sons, or close friends in their health journeys. And let’s be honest: men are often far less proactive when it comes to looking after themselves. They’ll tough things […]
July 24 25: Are these foods making you tired? What to eat in menopause
The 3 Foods That Might Be Making You Tired You eat well. You’ve cut back on the obvious junk. You’re trying to stay consistent. But by mid-afternoon, your energy tanks. You feel foggy, flat, and like you’re dragging yourself to the finish line. Here’s the truth: there are likely foods in your regular rotation that […]
May 22 25: Intermittent Fasting is Backfiring!
The Intermittent Fasting Misdirection Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular method of eating, which has really grown in popularity over recent years. When a way of eating becomes popular, confusion is often the result. With so many “experts” and influencers attempting to put their own spin on it, often with the view to selling their […]
Plant-Based Meal Prep Bowls
Here’s the thing. There is enough evidence out there to indicate that a nutrition plan based on whole foods, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates (today we are focusing on high micronutrient dense vegetables) and healthy fats is the way to better health. I certainly have read and listened to a lot lately to convince me that […]
Perfect Fall Side Dish ~ Chili Lime Yams!
I had these chili lime yams at Nature’s Fare in Kelowna not too long ago, and I couldn’t resist making some of my own. They make a fabulous side dish and last in the refrigerator a few days. They pair nicely with grilled chicken or salmon, and can even be sliced up cold over a […]
BBQ Mediterranean Chicken Packets!
Ahhh summer BBQ season is in full swing! This simple recipe requires little prep and because you cook it in foil…there’s no clean up! My kind of dinner. In a bowl combine: 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 large chicken breasts, cubed Drizzle […]
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Let me begin by saying that this is a fabulous recipe! The dressing that you pour over the lettuce wraps is so good I could DRINK the stuff! I’m not even kidding. I adapted the sauce from Whitewater Cooks…keeping it a bit cleaner by leaving out a few ingredients but it was still divine. This […]