Weight Loss
Eating for Women’s Hormone Balance
Nutrition and diet can greatly influence your hormones. One of the most important dietary recommendations for all women with hormonal imbalance may be to increase foods that have a balancing effect on estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Phytoestrogen Food Sources Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant estrogens. Plants can produce chemicals that mimic estrogen, block estrogens, or…
Read MoreHow To Reset Your Diet After a Vacation
You’re back from summer holidays and not only do you have the post-vacay blues you’re also bloated, constipated and battling cravings. Maybe you’ve giving in to too many indulgent meals, wine and decadent desserts – it happens to the best of us, even me! Don’t dwell in regret, own your decisions, you had a great…
Read MoreThai Green Curry Stir Fry with Okra, Eggplant and Peppers
I think everyone’s New Year Resolution should be to eat more vegetables! The one thing in common among all the different and often opposing diet philosophies (keto, vegan, paleo, low-carb, high-fat, low-fat), is they all recommend eating more vegetables! But don’t just eat more vegetables, eat more VARIETY. Did you know that 90% of…
Read MoreDesire + Action = Success
Peloton? Keto? No, your mindset is your most effective tool. “Desire + Action = Success” To be successful at weight loss, you need to first know your “why”. Why do you “desire” to lose weight? This give you motivation to pursue your goals and also creates momentum for change. But desire alone is not enough.…
Read More6 Mind Tricks To Resist Food Temptations
Your mind is your most powerful tool for weight loss, don’t let it sabotage your success. Whenever you are tempted to eat unplanned or unhealthy food, use as many of the mindset Resistance Techniques as necessary. Stay the consistent, and results will follow. RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE 1 – SAY TO YOURSELF, “NO CHOICE” This short phrase helps…
Read MoreNo More Belly Bloat – Tips for a Flatter Stomach
Belly bloat, it’s not fat but it might as well be since it causes the same uncomfortable and unsightly belly distension. If you start the day with a relatively flat belly, only to end it with a stomach so swollen you look like you’re a few months pregnant, then read on to find out which…
Read MoreThe Secret To Keeping Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution
If your New Year’s resolution is to 1. lose weight and 2. eat healthier, you’re in good company – these are the top two new year’s resolutions of all time (followed by save more money in third place )! Some people are against making New Year’s resolutions, perhaps this is to protective themselves from the…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Squares
Better than any protein bar you can buy, these bars are dense and chocolatey with chunks of dark chocolate. They are perfect for a delicious protein snack on-the-go!
Read MoreJerusalem Lentil Soup
From the famous longstanding Jerusalem Restaurant in Toronto, this recipe proves that a few humble staples as rice, lentils, stock and spices, can transform into satisfying and healthy meal. Pair with quinoa tabbouleh salad and you’re all set!
Read MoreWhy Your Belly Bloats And How To Get Rid of It Fast
Belly bloat, it’s not fat but it might as well be since it causes the same uncomfortable and unsightly belly distension. If you start the day with a relatively flat belly, only to end it with a stomach so swollen you look like you’re a few months pregnant, then read on to find out which…
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