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Honeydew Chia Parfait
I love chia pudding for breakfast, but sometimes I like it as a sweet dessert. By definition, a parfait is defined as two frozen desserts in one, so I set out to make my own healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened parfait that still tasted awesome! Enter the Honeydew Chia Parfait.
Thai Noodle Lettuce Wraps: Dinner in Under 10 minutes
So you have come home from work and have like 30 minutes to feed everyone, get ready, and head out the door to be somewhere. Yes.. you could hit a drive through and everyone eats burgers in the car while you drive like a crazy person or…. you could give this recipe a try.
Roasted Brussel Spout & Tomato Pasta
Rejoice in comfort food again and feel good about it! I don’t think I have ever met anyone who totally dislikes pasta, but I have met many people that feel guilty after eating pasta. Carbohydrates got a bad reputation in the 1970- 1980’s as being the main culprit for weight gain. This followed with a variety of diet programs of high protein and no carb trends which promise quick weight-loss. Let’s clarify some of these weight myths.
Cranberry Grapefruit Smoothie
Pretty in Pink! Ladies start your day with this zingy, antioxidant packed smoothie that helps you break down abdominal fat and have glowing skin.
Sweet Potato Bisque
What I love about this soup versus traditional bisques is you still get the satisfaction of a creamy, rich soup without the angry tummy that many people get afterwards. From indigestion to acid reflux to ulcers and chrons disease, the number of digestive related doctor visits annually is on the rise and is quickly becoming what family medical practitioners hear the most of in a day.
BENEFITS OF YOGA: BEYOND THE MAT (FOR KIDS & ADULTS)
I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Victoria Vilaivan, who owns and operates Seek Yoga in Sherwood Park, Alberta to learn more about the work she does with children and to gain a deeper understanding of the health benefits of yoga. We have all heard Yoga helps you relax, but what else can the practice of yoga provide?