Something feels off — digestion, energy, skin, even mood. So the instinct is simple: add a probiotic. Add a gut support. Try something that promises “balance.” It makes sense. And sometimes, it helps. But here’s what often gets missed… Taking a probiotic “to balance your gut” without knowing what’s actually happening inside can sometimes push …
Getting outside in the winter is one of the simplest ways to support your body and your kids’ nervous systems. Natural light helps regulate circadian rhythm and sleep, cold fresh air increases alertness, and moving over snow and uneven terrain stimulates balance, coordination, and proprioception. Even short bursts of outdoor time can improve mood, focus, …
Prep Time: 5 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes In a bowl add.. -2 eggs -2 cups of cottage cheese -2 tsp garlic powder -1 tsp onion power -salt/pepper to taste blend until smooth.. (I use an immersion blender) Then add… -2 cup all purpose flour (I use organic) -2 tbsp dried …
This year was our very first attempt at growing a vegetable garden in the city. I’ve always wanted to have a veggie garden, and given that our backyard is pretty much concrete, I never considered that it would be doable. But when covid happened and everything shut down we figured it would be the perfect …
2020 continues to be a monumental year for many who continue to face their fair share of struggles. Nothing like a global pandemic to bring forth trying times in all areas of one’s life and have them feeling discouraged, hopeless, anxious, and downright weakened to their core. Sometimes it can be difficult to see past …
Between COVID-19, cold & flu season, and many students back to school, I think a lot of us are looking for ways to keep our immune systems strong and healthy. In our household, both myself and my partner work for ourselves, and while there’s many perks to running your own show and being your own …
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You guys it’s officially fall AND Canadian thanksgiving! Do you know what that means?.. Maple EVERYTHING. That’s right. Being born and raised in Northern Ontario, it’s no stretch of the imagination that one of my favorite fall flavors is maple. I mean come on, you can add it to so many recipes- desserts, marinades, and …
In a world where sitting has become the new smoking, it’s important that we make time to strengthen our bodies, be mindful of our postures, and increase our movement. Think about how sedentary life can be… We get out of bed and sit down to have breakfast. Sit in our car or transit to get …
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I’m not going to lie, living enviromentally friendly is not always easy. Sometimes I have to say no to purchasing things I’d like to buy due to it’s packaging, or spend the time finding sustainable alternatives. We live in a world of single-use plastics, packaged everything, and all kinds of things that will end up …
A little while back, while Toronto was in lock down, I got a random craving for a popsicle. I don’t remember the last time I had one, but it was a particularily humid day and for whatever reason all I could think about was a fruit popsicle. In effort to not make unnecessary trips to …