What power, you ask? I’ll tell you. It’s the power to make your dreams a reality and your goals happen. Look around you. Nobody is in your way but YOU. So, with that in mind, press on and push forward, people! If any roadblocks should happen to rear their...
Perhaps you’ve heard of Kate Middleton? Thought so. Well, she, her mom, and her sister, Pippa (you know, the one with the famous bum), are reported to have followed a particular diet called the Dukan Diet, for how long I’m not certain. It is a high...
On a hot summer day in June, I was contacted by a reporter from the Hamilton Spectator. It was the same reporter that interviewed me about sugar cravings and emotional eating. She asked me to comment on proper bowel movements. Ooo! One of my favourite subjects when it...
On Sunday, November 13th from 9am-2pm, where will you be? I know where I’ll be, and I hope you’ll be there too. Where am I referring to? The Regent Health Centre. Exactly what am I referring to? Probably the most fun, interesting five hours you will ever...
Mmmmm… soup. Is there anything better than a warm, delicious bowl of soup on a cool, crisp fall day? Um, not really. Although, maybe it’s a tie between that and a mug of healthy hot chocolate in front of the fire… Anyway, back to the soup. With...
Who doesn’t love a good sweet potato fry? Or 20? These babies are packed with vitamin A (we’re talkin’ almost 35,000 IU per large sweet potato), and are also a source of fibre as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C. Try them on their...
Mmmmm… quinoa salad. If you haven’t tried it before, you’re in for a treat. Quinoa provides a subtle, somewhat nutty flavour, and its taste and texture make it a great base for salads. (I also love using it as a base for porridge, as well as in...
Feet. Don’t you just love them? And legs, legs are great too. Why am I saying this? Well first off, I’m saying it less from a visual perspective and more from a physical perspective. (But hey, I can appreciate a good pair of legs, okay? :)) Back to the...
I was recently asked by a babe-ly blog reader to share a hummus recipe, and I thought, GREAT IDEA!! So, I got out my handy dandy food processor, chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), garlic, and some other yummy stuff, and got to work. The end result? In my opinion, if I do...
Guess what I’m having right now, as part of my breakfast? Yup, that’s right… a Popsicle! And why not? It has about 4 grams of protein, less than 2 grams of sugar (and it’s all naturally occurring), and 42 milligrams of potassium. AND it’s...
