The holiday season is officially here and that often means more celebrating (and more eating). Although I completely think indulging is important, I also think it's important to have healthy options available. I mean who doesn't love a baked good....that's healthy? Today I enjoyed time decorating my home and spending time with loved ones. I also got to bake, which is one of my favourite things to do on a Sunday. Today I tested these delicious and nutritious carrot and date muffins (and I LOVED them). They are a great source of fibre, protein, and contain very little added sugar (4 grams in one muffin). See nutrition facts below. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Makes 12 muffins Ingred

I can't say I love how moustaches look, but I do love what they are supporting during the month of November, which is men's health. This year the average life expectancy for men is 79 years and 83 for women, which means men are typically dying earlier. In addition, both prostate and testicular cancer have been on the rise with testicular cancer rates doubling in the last 50 years (Movember Canada, 2017). In honour of men and their health (including my moustache man) this blog post is sharing 5 ways to promote men's health and reduce risk of chronic disease and more specifically prostate cancer. 1. Maintain a healthy body weight (get moving and eat healthy) Having a healthy body weight and bo

Constipation could be a big pain in the a**! Being constipated usually means your bowel movements are tougher in nature and happening less frequently. Although constipation is quite normal it can also be quite uncomfortable. Many people who experience constipation are also feeling other symptoms such as, stomach pain, gas, bloating, and potentially a poor appetite. What causes constipation? - not enough fibre in the diet - not enough fluid - some medications and supplements - change in routine (can include changes to your diet or activity level) - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - disordered eating - neurological diseases (like Parkinson's) - stress - pregnancy - and more! There are a variet

Calories, calories, calories. I often hear people talk about calories, in fact they are now posted on most Canadian menus (I am sure you've noticed that). But what are calories and do you need to be restricting them? What are calories? Calories are a unit of energy. We get our energy (aka calories) from the foods we eat and beverages we drink, in turn we burn calories through physical activity and daily living activities (i.e., breathing, digesting, walking, moving etc.). How many calories do I need? Our bodies need calories to be healthy and to function at our best throughout the day. The amount of calories each person needs varies depending on a variety of factors including weight, height,

Tis the soup season! I am a HUGE soup lover, it is the perfect meal for warming both the body and soul on a chilly fall night. It is also a great way to load up on veggies and get some meal prep done (you can make large batches and freeze for future meals). This tasty butternut squash soup is vegan, filled with nutrients, and it's freezer friendly. It is also filled with vitamin A, vitamin C, fibre, potassium, and other important nutrients and minerals. Enjoy this on a cold fall evening with a small piece of warm and crusty bread. (side note: I topped my soup with some parmesan cheese) Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and ch

Do you have vitamin C supplements at home in preparation for cold season? Or maybe a sachet of vitamin C powder for that day when you can totally feel that cold coming. If you said yes, how much vitamin C do you actually need? Are vitamin C supplements needed to meet that need? And most importantly, do they help stave off colds? This blog will help answer all these questions for you. What does vitamin C do for you? Vitamin C has many important jobs! Helps with the absorption of iron Helps produce important bodily tissues including collagen, which helps with the healing of cuts and wounds It helps with the formation and repair of blood, bones, and other tissues It is a powerful antioxidant (h