Ever done a juice cleanse? Or maybe thought about it? Holiday season is already here! Maybe after indulging in too much holiday merriment your gut could use a bit of a rest, and your body a bit of cleansing. I’m going to give you the scoop on Calgary’s best Juice Cleanses, and help you decide which one is the right choice for you.
I DON'T COOK BECAUSE I'M A NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT
3 YEARS INTO MY GUT-HEALTH JOURNEY: MY PERSONAL STORY
It’s hard to believe I’ve been on a gut-healthy diet for 3 years now. Starting the journey was a difficult decision to make. I think most of you can probably relate, when I say that the difficulty is not in eating a gut-healthy diet, but the hardest part is just starting. Change can sometimes feel overwhelming.
SECRET INGREDIENT! LOOK CLOSELY!
HORRAY! PRIMAL KITCHEN HAS MADE IT TO CALGARY
I'm a bit late it sharing this news, so I apologize for that. I don't often promote or endorse a product unless I know it strictly complies to a gut-healthy diet, and the quality is good.
Primal Kitchen mayonnaise has long been a favourite of mine. It is the only mayo on the market that I know of that is 100% grain free (using a non-grain derived vinegar), and it uses only avocado oil (a healthy fat). Additionally it is sugar free, soy and canola free and dairy free.
BECAUSE YOUR BRAIN MATTERS: THE 9 POINT BRAIN PLASTICITY CHECKLIST
WHERE VEGETARIAN AND PALEO MEET
A couple of months ago my 15 year old daughter, Anya, decided to become a vegetarian. This is a reasonably common decision for teenage girls during a developmental period when their empathy grows, and they make the decision to stop eating meat for ethical reasons.
If you've been following my blog for a while, then you know that I support a Paleo or Ancestral way of eating that is especially focused on restoring gut health.
SEBASTIAN'S EASY CHERRY PIE
THE GUT-HEALTHY ROAD TRIP SNACK GUIDE
YOU'LL LOVE COOL CUCUMBER SOUP ON HOT SUMMER DAYS
Cold soups don't have a lot of appeal most days of the year, especially living in Canada, but on those days where it's sweltering hot, nothing beats a cold soup. In Calgary, we had some of those sweltering days last week, and a few more are expected in the coming days, so cold soup will be a welcome treat. The best part is that Cucumber Soup only requires a blender to prepare, so in addition to being a tasty, cool meal, it is incredibly easy to make.