It's Monday. We know it's not everyone's favourite day of the week. You're grieving over the end of the weekend, while trying to catch up on all the tedious tasks, emails & calls. So today's mindful moment is a quickie that'll turn your mundane Monday into...
It's a new month. A fresh start. A great time to introduce a new wellness routine into your life. why a 30 day challenge :: Well, it's been shown you have to do a desired task or behaviour 20-30 days in a row in order to make it...
We love a good challenge (us, competitive, nevvvveeerrrrr...
The sweet potato has recently enjoyed "superfood" status. But how does this potato variety differ from other spuds? Apart from colour, you may be under the impression tubers are nutritionally interchangeable. But that simply isn't so. Yes, both the russet & sweet potato make for delicious side-dishes, think...
We've all been there: mid-morning growling tummies. You've got busy lives & revving metabolisms, but hey, that's a good thing! We've definitely experienced mid-morning lulls in energy, & we're guilty of grabbing a cup of java to give us a mid-morning kick (although not the most nutritious of...
Hangry han-gree : a combination of hungry & angry that can afflict people of all ages : a state involving moodiness & irrational behaviour that could ruin a good Family Day Okay, so hangry isn't a disorder you'll ever find in the DSM-5 - the handbook health...
Did we have you itchin' to get some greens on your plate with our Greens Guide post this week? Good, that was our goal (cue S&M high five -- goal-crushers)! It's a true story, we love love love our greens (& it should come as no surprise...
phytonutrient fīdōˈno͞otrēənt/ : a substance found in certain plants which is believed to be beneficial to human health & help prevent various diseases. Greens, you know they're good for you. They're often the stars of green smoothies, salads & chips (we just happen to have a batch of...
neurish ˈnə-rish\ : consuming whole foods & supplements that nourish the neurons in your mind & throughout your body : to cause your mind & body to develop or grow stronger The science is simple: we feel less well when we eat too many processed, fatty, & sugary foods¹ (we've all...
herbs & nutrients, when used as natural remedies, can be as effective as traditional treatments & often without the same negative side effects¹ You may have heard the terms homeopathics, complementary medicine, alternative medicine, & holistic medicine. These terms are viewed in a similar light, as they...