With my family being in the Toronto area, I’m in full packing and planning mode around this time of year in preparation for our annual trek to visit my family for four nights, and than up to John’s family cottage for three nights. The holiday season is notorious for being heavy on the sugar and […]
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Choose High Quality Treats
There are certain foods that I consider treats and that should be consumed in moderation. Things like chips, popcorn, red meat and dessert. That being said, just because I consider them a treat doesn’t mean I don’t care about the quality. In fact, because I’m consuming these foods in moderation, I’m willing to spend a […]
Weekly Health Tip: Healthy Snacking Strategy
Photo Source We’re officially into fall, and the temperature is dropping. Colder temperatures = staying in, being less active, and eating more. Our appetites naturally increase when it’s cold in an attempt to “survive” by storing fat. This is ok, but it’s important that you reach for healthy low-calorie, high-fibre snacks if you’re feeling extra hungry. […]
Weekly Health Tip: Always Buy Organic Popcorn
I always tell my clients that popcorn is a healthy choice if you’re craving a salty snack. It’s high in fibre & anti-oxidants and low in calories. That being said, it’s only considered truly healthy if you pop it yourself using organic kernels (check out my easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn recipe). Corn is one of the most common […]
Healthy Cottage Snacks
In Canada, winter weekends = skiing and summer weekends = cottages & camping. For me cottage weekends are filled with a morning run & swim in the lake, reading magazines on the dock with friends & family, kayaking, boat cruises at sunset, camp fires, and of course delicious meals and snacks. When it comes to […]
It’s that time of year again!
Yes, Christmas is coming, but almost just as exciting – it’s Maroc Clementine season again! The smell of peeling those little oranges really makes it feel like the Christmas season is officially here. The thing I love about these little oranges is that they are a H.E.Y snack (healthy, easy, yummy). Just pop a […]
Choose the Perfect Watermelon
There’s nothing more disappointing than buying a nice, big watermelon, cutting it open, only to see that it’s pale pink, and tastes bland; kind of like a cucumber. A few days ago I was having a discussion with my family about how to choose the perfect watermelon, and there were lots of suggestions, but I […]
