healthy fats

It Seems Nutritious, but Is It Really?

It Seems Nutritious, but Is It Really?

Did you know that not all the nutrients you eat can be absorbed? Even if they are absorbed, they still might not be used by your body.

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of nutrients that are absorbed and utilized in the body.

If you looked up a food in a nutrition database, and it says it has a certain amount of a vitamin, that number tells you what is in that food. It’s not what you can get from that food.

Celebrate the Holidays with Paleo, Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Celebrate the Holidays with Paleo, Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Here’s a versatile Chocolate Ganache recipe you can use over the holidays as a frosting on cake, inside crepes, for dipping fruit into, or poured over pancakes and waffles.

Plus it’s healthy and makes a great holiday gift!

Obesity: A Powerful Perspective

Obesity:  A Powerful Perspective

Obesity continues to rise and is associated with many health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, sexual function, respiratory function, memory and cognition, and more.

Along with the health risks, obesity brings a huge social stigma along with it. This stigma is largely driven by our belief that people with obesity have no self-control or willpower.

Obesity is not caused by lack of willpower or laziness. There are strong biochemical factors that alter the body’s metabolism and storage of fat.


LEAKY GUT & HEART HEALTH

LEAKY GUT & HEART HEALTH

February is Heart Month, so the perfect time to talk about the Gut-Heart Connection.

What is leaking from your gut that is impacting heart?

In this discussion I’ll be looking at 3 important leaky gut pathways you need to understand to improve your heart health, and some tips to help.

HAZELNUTTY PUFFLES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

HAZELNUTTY PUFFLES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Imagine the flavour of Purdy’s Chocolate Hedgehogs, or of Ferrero Rocher. That’s what this recipe is about. Here’s a healthy holiday treat that combines those two amazing flavours of hazelnut with chocolate!

WHEN HEALTHY FOODS MAKE YOU SICK!

WHEN HEALTHY FOODS MAKE YOU SICK!

You’ve read about the healthy fats and nutrient density in avocados, so you eat them.
What about all the benefits from fermented foods? You’ve tried those too.
Aren’t garlic and onions supposed to be great?
And chocolate is rich in polyphenols and minerals, right?
I’m already eating a Paleo, gut-healthy diet!
But what if eating these foods is making you feel worse?

MY FAVOURITE RECIPE FROM 2019: MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

MY FAVOURITE RECIPE FROM 2019:  MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Welcome to 2020! Looking back on 2019 , one of the foods that featured predominately in my diet was MACADAMIA NUTS. These nuts are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, low in histamines, and low in FODMAPS making it suitable for people struggling with many complex health concerns. Macadamia nuts are also great for people doing a Ketogenic diet due to their high fat content. Check out this recipe for MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE!