You’ve probably heard of a doggy mama, or perhaps a fur mama. But have you ever heard of a “SCOBY mama”???
I have, and I’d like you to meet her. Her name is Taryn and I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with her to ask some questions about how to brew your own kombucha
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Do you experience a mid-afternoon energy slump?
Do you have difficulty focusing, get irritable or cranky for no reason?
Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes?
Do you want to prevent such a diagnosis in the future?
If so, read on to discover what a blood sugar imbalance looks and feels like, the problems associated with blood sugar imbalances, and why you should care.
I will also provide practical steps you can begin today, to help control your blood sugar levels naturally.
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Have you noticed increasingly more people are trying to avoid gluten? Have you ever wondered why?
Does it seem like everyone around you is suddenly allergic to gluten?
Do you wonder if you should give up gluten?
How do you know if going gluten-free is right for you?
Have you noticed that increasingly more and more people are trying to avoid gluten?
Have you wondered if gluten-free products are healthy?
Have you given up gluten or been wondering if you should?
Read this week’s blog post to discover the real truth behind gluten-free products and what you should look for when shopping gluten-free.
If you are trying to live a life without gluten, it may be exciting to see more gluten-free options available to you every day. But be aware that not all gluten-free products are created equal. Please be mindful that many of them are still processed and contain unhealthy ingredients, making them not such a “healthy” alternative. Read on to find out more!
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Are you too busy to eat healthy?
Does it feel like cooking healthy meals takes too much effort and you just don’t have time to figure out what to eat?
Do your cravings get the best of you and throw you off track?
Do you have a food allergy that makes it hard to figure out what to eat?
If you’ve tried and failed to get your eating habits in check, then you know how frustrating trying to eat healthier can be. You work so hard but feel exactly the same week after week. You probably wonder, what am I doing wrong?
Undereating, overeating, or failing to properly balance your meals can make it impossible to make progress. Dieting, starving or depriving yourself can do much more harm than good. Choose either an Anti-inflammatory meal plan, one for Diabetes, or one for optimal Cognitive Function.
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Learn 3 easy steps to hack your way through cold and flu season this winter. The first is…
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that quenches free radicals and speeds wound healing, in addition to being necessary for collagen formation.
When we start to feel a cold or flu coming on, vitamin C will give our virus-fighting immune system a boost. It is found in citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemons, mangos, papayas, oranges, and pineapples, as well as in green vegetables like asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, and kale.
In supplement form, a buffered vitamin C is unlikely to cause stomach upset, while Ester-C is easily absorbed. In either form, vitamin C helps other antioxidants keep their potency and helps their absorption in the body.
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For anyone interested in switching to a whole-food-based eating plan, it can be overwhelming.
The first challenge lies in giving up some of your favourite foods. The second challenge becomes what you can eat instead.
Whether you have chosen to follow more of a Paleo, ketogenic, plant-based, or low-carb high-fat eating plan or if you are simply looking to improve your overall diet for general health benefits, the healthy food swap guide below should provide plenty of healthier options for you.
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Now that you should have a better understanding of what a detox is, who benefits and signs it’s time for a detox, lets dive into How you come off one, Natural Foods that cleanse the liver every day, and actionable steps you can take to keep you eating clean.
If you need a refresher on why you may want to detox, see Part 1 of my Why Detox? Series.
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You might be surprised… In PART 1 of this series, I will explain what it really means to do a nutritional detox, Who should be completing a detox program, and what you could expect during a holistic detox.
irst let me start you off with the basics. A detox or cleanse is a way to help our body “clean house”. Even if we eat a “clean” diet most of the time, we are constantly bombarded by environmental pollutants, EMF, and chemicals in household cleaning agents or skin care products. All these pollutants are toxic to our cells. Thankfully, our bodies are equipped with natural mechanisms to get rid of these foreign invaders. However, should our exposure be greater than our systems can handle, toxins start to build up. If we don’t “flush out the pipes” from time to time, that toxin build-up can contribute to many types of illness.
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This healthy parfrites recipe using whole food ingredients is a great alternative to french fries and much more nutritious with the added health benefits of raw garlic. After years without fries, I started experimenting in the kitchen to find a better and healthier alternative - then parsnips came to mind.
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