So your favourite celebrity, they’re looking different. New hairdo? Nope, still the same. Is it the outfit? Not that either. THEY’VE LOST WEIGHT! Your idol has a rocking new body that seems to have come out of nowhere, and they’re attributing it to that new, miracle diet that’s taking Hollywood by storm. Ignoring their new […]
Category: Nutrition
Fermenting Vegetables and Getting Gut-Healing Probiotics
At first, fermenting your own veggies may seem daunting, but you’ll soon learn that it’s relatively straight-forward and easy to do. There are practically unlimited options, and you can have fun experimenting with different seasonings and combinations. But before we get into the details of fermenting vegetables, we’ve going to cover why you would even […]
Allergen-Free Protein Balls
Today we’ve got a recipe for some delicious chocolate black bean protein balls. They’re free from peanuts, tree nuts, and seeds. Made with just a handful of ingredients; black beans, cocoa, coconut oil, coconut flakes, rolled oats and chocolate pieces to top it off. It wasn’t long ago when Pinterest and Facebook were rampant with […]
Vegan Friendly IBS Diet – Is it Possible?
An IBS diet can feel restrictive enough without adding a whole other category of foods to the ‘do not eat’ list. But for committed vegans who have only recently found themselves stuck with this chronic condition; it may not seem like there’s any choice to it. Following an IBS friendly diet that’s also vegan is […]
Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Ice cream is a dessert many of us will have fond memories of. Whether you’ve enjoyed this summertime favourite during family trips to the park, or remember chowing down on a sundae in the middle of a cold, it’s safe to say that ice cream is delicious. But for some, ice cream has become a […]
Tips for living with a wheat intolerance
If you’ve recently found out that you have a wheat intolerance it can feel very daunting to begin an elimination diet. After all, bread alone is a staple of the western diet and wheat is such a common ingredient in many recipes. Luckily we’ve got a few tips on how to handle moving away from […]
Start the New Year with an Elimination Diet
It’s the start of a new year and most of us are planning to make this one different somehow. Of course, I’m talking about new year’s resolutions. And the most common kind of new year’s resolution is health-related. January sees a major influx of gym sign-ups, new diets and empty pubs. Have you considered an […]
Macronutrients: Everything You Need To Know
Nutrients are an essential compound which organisms need to survive and thrive. Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide energy for your body to perform. There are 6 nutrients key to a healthy diet, of which three are macronutrients: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids (Fats) Macronutrients are required in large amounts for your body to be able to […]