19 Apr Pad Thai Zoodles //
Ohhhh the spiralizer. It's a culinary game-changer as far as I'm concerned. It's a kitchen tool that can help you healthify your favourite comfort foods. Speaking of comfort foods (something I'm often doing)...
19 Apr Building a Healthy Relationship with Food // the KID edition
Posted at 07:05h
in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods
FOOD. parents can often unite on this area of stress when it comes to their littles. we strive to both nourish our kids with healthy foods while also making sure to find something they'll actually eat so they don't go hungry (& have a meltdown, ahhhh). don't fret...
17 Apr Tropical Oats // Your ideal Food & Mood Therapy Breakfast
Posted at 13:23h
in Nutritional Psychology, Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods, Whole Mind
The. Most. Important. Meal. Of. The. Day. It's a cliché saying for a reason people! We wake up with spiked cortisol (stress hormone) levels, & need to break-the-fast with a wholesome meal that'll regulate both blood sugar & cortisol levels. So why not make a tasty...
31 Mar WHy Spirulina // Spirulina Superfood Cookies
This weekend, WHyyc hosted a mama's family food prep party at her house (the daddies were on daddy duty, so we had use of all our limbs for once in the kitchen!). These cookies resulted after much experimentation with the food processor (a staple for every mom's kitchen!). The cookies...
30 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 30 // A Matter of the Heart
CONGRATULATIONS!! You've reached day 30 of your 30 day mindfulness challenge. Today's challenge is one of reflection on the past month's practice of mindfulness! mindful moment :: draw how your heart feels & give yourself a hug Living in the present isn't just a gift to those...
29 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 29 // Be Mindful of Conditioned Eating Behaviours
Posted at 08:17h
in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind
Ever heard of conditioned behaviour? They are learned behaviours. Many of us have behaviours around foods that we learn from a very young age. Perhaps you couldn't leave the table until your plate was squeaky clean, or you had older siblings who'd eat all the...
28 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 28 // Mindful Observation Outdoors
Posted at 08:00h
in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind
It's a gorgeous weekend in Calgary, so today's mindful moment takes advantage of that. We're sending you into the great outdoors again this weekend! mindful moment :: engage in mindful observation of a living organism outdoors This mindful moment is simple & powerful. The intention is to help you...
27 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 27 // Fun Fruit Friday
Posted at 08:00h
in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind
A great way to encourage more mindful eating is through trying new foods. This is an activity I often prescribe to clients who are stuck in the processed food rut & want to get their families out! mindful moment :: make today fun fruit Friday Sounds cheesy,...
25 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 25 // Reset Breath
Posted at 14:33h
in Kiddy Kindfulness & Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mommy Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Mind
Breath...
24 Mar #MindfulMarch Day 24 // Befriend Yourself
So often we're mindful of the needs of others, but not attuned to ourselves, or engaging in self-love. mindful moment :: befriend yourself Today we ask you to explore the possibility of befriending yourself (bet you're thinking, "but I'm already quite fond of myself?!") This mindfulness exercise...