For those of you who haven’t had the chance to check out my 107 Recipe Low Glycemic Index eCookbook – Everyday Cooking for Health here is another sneak peak! In the cookbook you will find recipes that first and foremost have a low glycemic index, are simple and fast to whip up, and will help you achieve healthier eating. Today I am featuring one recipe, Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, perfect for a Sunday summertime brunch with friends and family! These pancakes will le

Snacks such as energy bites, energy balls, protein bars, and granola bars used to be more aimed for hikers who are on the go for long periods of time, or extreme athletes on-the-go. Now they are becoming more mainstream and used as snacks, and that’s okay, it’s just important to use them in the right way depending on your goals. Hey you, speaking of goals. Need some help and support in reaching your health and wellness goals? We all need a little support sometimes! For a limi

If you need ideas for quick and easy breakfasts, then this post is for you! According to the latest Tracking Nutrition Trends report, almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast(1). Eating a healthy breakfast has been associated with: – Lower prevalence of overweight and obesity and reduced weight gain over time – Improved appetite control which contributes to better choices made throughout the day – Better intake of nutrients including calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fibre – Im

Let me first tell you…you may or may not know this…but you do not need smoothies, shakes, protein drinks, meal replacement smoothies – whatever you want to call them – to lose weight, or gain muscle, etc. Okay…now that’s out of the way…but let me explain why. All of the nutrients (and more) found in smoothies, can be also included in regular snacks and meals. In other words, a smoothie is no better than a bowl of Greek yogurt, berries, and mixed nuts and seeds; or a piece of

Access to healthy food is a basic human right (at least it should be). Without access to healthy food, people are at a higher risk for conditions such as heart disease, type II diabetes, and obesity. However healthy foods, along with many other basic costs of living, can add up quickly. Research has proven that many people cannot afford a healthy diet (this is an article published by me, but there are lots of others to support it.). Costs of living have increased dramatically