Tulsi, also know as holy basil is commonly consumed as an herbal tea that helps your body respond to emotional and physical stress. The leaves of the plant are dried to make this strong tasting tea. The flavour is very unique and impossible to describe properly – you will just have to try it Tulsi…
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When it comes to healthy sweeteners, there are a number of excellent choices on the market today. They not only help round out the flavours of your favourite kitchen creations but they also provide an array of health benefits. Let’s start by having a look at a couple of commonly used unhealthy sweeteners and the…
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Guest post by Nancy Desjardins R.N.C.P. The adrenals are small but mighty glands, which sit on top of the kidneys. Their function is to release hormones that trigger the fight-or-flight response when we’re confronted with stressors. When adrenaline floods our bodies, our muscles contract and our heart rate quickens. Basically, the body is put on…
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Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) is a 37 year old, self-trained social media and wine expert. He is a New York Times Best-Selling author who has published two books – CRUSH IT! and The Thank You Economy. Gary is currently in the middle of writing his third book Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook which will be…
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Smoothies and juices each have a unique role to play in your healthy lifestyle. Which one is better? It really depends on YOUR individual health goals. Let’s have a look at the differences between smoothies and juices. Fiber Smoothies are packed with fiber. Whatever ingredients you add into the blender become part of the final…
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I personally refuse to eat food that has been microwaved. If I’m at a restaurant and I hear that famous “beep” coming from the kitchen I’ll ask the waiter if anything in the dish I intend to order is headed for the microwave. If so, I’ll order something else or have that part of the…
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Antioxidants are substances that help protect your body from free radical damage. Let’s start off by talking a bit about free radicals… What are free radicals? A free radical is a molecule within our bodies that has an unpaired electron in its outer shell. They are unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals cause problems in…
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Natasha Kyssa is a published author and health educator. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario where she owns the gluten free and vegan restaurant “SimplyRaw Express.” I’m excited to share a recent phone interview I did with Natasha. We had a lot of fun chatting together and she provided a ton of great health information. Here’s…
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These days, due to the internet, there are so many quality health foods just a click away – what a time of abundance! Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s important to shop locally for health foods whenever possible – supporting small local businesses keeps money and jobs in your community and it’s better for…
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I’m so thrilled to share an interview I did with my colleague and friend Gabrielle Brick! Gabrielle is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, NLP Practitioner and Life Coach. She is a true inspiration!! Enjoy the interview… Tell us a bit about yourself. I am always curious as to what to say when I am asked this…
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