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Unicorn Smoothie
I am in love with this unicorn food movement! If you haven't heard it is basically vibrant colored foods that look magical being called "unicorn recipes". I have always been a fan of unicorns. This smoothie is just one of many vibrant smoothies I have coming to the...
Epi 138: In today’s world can you have it all or do you have to choose?
Today's episode is based on the premise that you can only optimize three of these four activities at once - work, sleep, family or exercise. 7 months into parenting this has never been so evident for us. We discuss how we manage our Type A overachiever personalities...
Epi 137: Vegan is not synonymous with healthy
In today's episode we discuss how to be a healthy vegan. When making the choice to stop eating meat only using "meat substitutes" instead of real foods can be a major problem. Switching to high carbs foods is another major misstep to watch out for. More details in...
Epi 136: My experience with intermittent fasting – weight loss, mood changes & energy shifts
David has been intermittent fasting for over 8 weeks now. We were skeptical at first about the benefits and now we have a lot more to say! If you are considering trying intermittent fasting listen to this episode first to find our pros, cons, side effects, benefits...
Epi 135: We’re Back! Having a 5 month old – Expectations vs reality
Having a new baby has posed some unexpected challenges. It has forced us to re-evaluate certain parts of our life and let some things temporarily slide. None of this is easy but all is a part of growing and changing as a family. Our baby didn't sleep for a few months...
12 Simple Rules for Healing the Gut
If you are looking to improve your overall health, speed weight loss and increase energy the first place to start is the digestive tract. Besides nutrient absorption and waste excretion the gut plays a major role in immune function, neurotransmitter development and...
3 ways green tea can improve your health (and help with weight loss)
In the middle of this intermittent fasting journey I find myself looking for beverages to consume after the sun goes down each evening. I have turned to green tea for a little boost in the afternoon and have been enjoying its medicinal qualities. In my clinical...
Fatigue is a workout killer: How to start exercising when you are too tired
Fatigue is a workout killer. It is the number one excuse from my perspective for skipping workouts. Getting off the couch, finding the motivation and choosing exercise over another activity are all difficult when we are extremely tired. We are all aware of the...
3 Habits to Quit to Lose Weight Easier
So much of improving overall health is about introducing discipline into our daily lifestyle and actively working to reduce and ignore cravings for things not inline with our goals. I see and treat food addiction in the same way I see and recommend quitting smoking -...
EPI 134: How to cut sugar cravings for good – 3 Simple Steps
In today's episode we discuss how Amy ended her sugar addiction and cut sugar cravings for good. As a child Amy loved penny candy and she still talks about it to this day! In adulthood she had to make changes to support her healthy lifestyle. This meant quitting...
Epi 133: How belief and self-esteem can improve weight loss
In today's show we discuss the power of staying positive along a weight loss journey. It is important and extremely beneficial. We discuss why and how to accomplish it. Can you build positivity and change from a "half-empty" person to a "half-full"? Yes, absolutely....
How often should I workout? Weekend Warrior Pros and Cons
The easiest excuse for not working out is lack of time. Have you used this one? When I hear it I force myself to look elsewhere for the patient. Where is the motivation, energy, desire to exercise? Are they experiencing low cortisol, dopamine or nutrients like iron,...
Epi 132: How to cleanse after holiday eating
In today's episode we discuss how we cleanse after over eating during the holidays. Did you have one too many holiday treats this year? This episode is for you! We cover how to open detox channels, what should I focus on mentally and how can I get back on track with...
This essential vitamin reduces the risk of breast cancer
The most well researched supplement in the past 2-3 years might be vitamin D (and new research shows it may reduce the risk of breast cancer). Testing has become widespread, supplementation is recommended by major governing bodies (including Health Canada!) and has...
How reducing inflammation is a natural appetite suppressant
I love food and used to frequently overeat. I enjoyed the feeling of being extremely full after a delicious meal. Knowing that I could burn off the extra calories through exercise this pattern continued for many years with little regard for my long term health (Read...
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