Wholistic Health YYC

04 Feb Neurish // Whole Foods for a Whole Mind

Posted at 08:00h in Fitness, Nutritional Psychology, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Body, Whole Foods, Whole Mind by whyyc

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...

28 Jan HomeRx // 7 At-Home Remedies for Wellness

Posted at 08:00h in transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Body, Whole Foods, Whole Life, Whole Mind by whyyc

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...

26 Jan WHy Nutritional Yeast // There’s something CHEESY about Nutritional Yeast

Posted at 08:17h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

mozzarella. parmigiano-reggiano. brie. gruyere. cheddar. feta. goat. provolone. monterey jack. gouda. swiss. muenster. gorgonzola. camembert. blue. pecorino. havarti...

23 Jan Smoothie Bowls // The Savoury Edition

Posted at 08:24h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

If you’re looking for a way to get more good-for-you ingredients into your system, the smoothie bowl is the answer. After all, we did promise you, our loyal readers, a savoury smoothie bowl that would satisfy any hungry & thirsty whole food lover! We wanted to...

21 Jan Slow the Fork Down // Mindful Eating

Posted at 08:05h in Mindfulness, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods, Whole Mind by whyyc

[mindful eating is a yoga mat for your mouth] mindful eating is also yoga -- in the sense that eating unites your body and mind's intention through a moment of eating presence. create an eating mindfulness placemat that you could carry with you like a yoga...

19 Jan WHy Grains // Guide to the Healthiest Whole Grains

Posted at 08:00h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

WHy not refined carbs // Have you heard the rumour you should nix carbs from your diet? Like everything, there’s some truth to that suggestion. Did you know, research has shown 95% of grains we eat are refined¹ (put that bagel down & listen up). Consuming large quantities...

16 Jan WHy Plant-Based Protein // 5 ways to add it to your meal plan

Posted at 08:06h in transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Body, Whole Foods, Whole Mind by whyyc

protein: it's about SO much more than just building muscle. protein as a staple in your daily meals & snacks helps stabilize your blood sugar levels, which in turn helps regulate mood, the nervous system & assists in weight management¹ psychology behind protein in your diet // protein =...

13 Jan Bite After Dark // Healthy Nighttime Snacks

Posted at 08:39h in Mindfulness, Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Body, Whole Foods, Whole Mind by whyyc

willpower wĭl′pou′ər : self-control : ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals : capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling or impulse : ability to employ a “cool” cognitive system of behavior rather than a “hot” emotional system : conscious, effortful regulation of...

07 Jan The Raw Pie // Coconut Banana Creme

Posted at 08:00h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

What better way to celebrate a birthday than taking a raw pie & ice cream making course (we know how to party-party). But seriously, we had such an incredible time learning how to transform common pantry ingredients & superfood into super healthy (& delicious) desserts,...

06 Jan WHy Mushrooms // Mushroom Pâté

Posted at 11:01h in Recipes, transfer, Uncategorized, Whole Foods by whyyc

mushrooms are proven to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant & immune-enhancing properties Mushrooms: they're like dark horses. Packed with nutrients, yet people seem to either love 'em or hate 'em, so they oft get avoided for dinner parties and family dinner recipes. We have some reasons WHy...