Gone are the days of Head and Shoulders for me. Back when I had pretty bad dandruff in high school and university, like most other people with dandruff, I used Head and Shoulders and other dandruff shampoos to get rid of my flaky scalp issue. It didn’t occur to me that the scabby sores (sorry for that visual, but it’s true) that were appearing on my scalp were actually caused by my shampoo and conditioner!

What a ride it has been! They say every pregnancy is different and as I’m writing I’m currently in my third trimester looking back at all three trimesters realizing that each trimester feels like a different pregnancy. The human body is so fascinating and each day I’m so surprised to see and feel all of the changes that come with pregnancy.

These Cranberry Orange Oat Muffins are packed with flavour and make me feel so festive at this time of year!

Mmm is there anything more comforting than mac and cheese? How about mac and cheese that you know you can enjoy because it’s dairy-free AND it’s a complete meal because it’s got a hefty amount of protein and fibre? Ummm…sign me up!

Do you ever bite into something and think “wow, this tastes just like summer/fall/winter/spring in one bite”? Yeah, this recipe is definitely fall in one bite! My Sage, Cranberry And Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash is packed with all the warming goodness of fall and packs a nutritional punch. With the quinoa, chickpeas and squash, you get a decent amount of fibre and protein, ad the cranberries add the perfect amount of sweetness!

In a lot of marketing regarding nutrition coaching and weight management, it is common to see the terms “tracking macros”, or a focus in general on macronutrients. So as consumers, it can appear that the key to nutrition and ‘being healthy’ is about focusing on the macronutrients in your diet. But, I want you to know that that isn’t necessarily the case, and if we just focus on macro tracking, we are missing a bigggg piece of the health puzzle!

Consistent constipation, diarrhea, gas and/or bloating? You probably aren’t the proud owner of an optimal digestive system. There are a variety of reasons why you could be experiencing those symptoms due to other health-related issues, but in a lot of cases digestive issues come from poor care of the digestive system.

Despite the scorching temperatures in Toronto today, I couldn’t stop myself from making this blueberry crumble! With all of the gorgeous summer produce we have in Ontario, it would be wrong to not take advantage of it and bake or cook some beautiful dishes. So here we are with this delicious Wild Blueberry Almond Crumble that can be used as dessert or breakfast— and yes, I definitely had some for breakfast this morning with some coconut yogurt!

As I write this, Toronto is experiencing a mini heat wave and the sun is shining! It still feels a bit funny to be writing about fall-inspired recipes but considering how quickly Toronto’s weather can change, it’s only a matter of time before the chill will be back—sorry, but you know it’s true!

To mark the beginning of Fall, it seemed fitting to start the season off with a stew recipe. This one is inspired by a recipe from Oh She Glows and hits the mark on the cozy soup scale. At this time of year, our bodies crave warming, grounding ingredients, and this stew is full of them.