Can you use essential oils for weight loss? A lot of essential oils and the people who sell them are popping up on social media these days. I fully believe that essential oils can legitimately help with things like stress and sleep, and I love tea tree oil for its antiseptic qualities. I even use…
What would happen if you stopped trying to lose weight? Have you ever thought that maybe you’re trying too hard? Let me clarify what I DON’T mean by this article. If you are at an unhealthy weight that is affecting your health and overall wellbeing, I am not saying that you should continue on that…
A recent newspaper article brought to light the fact that some teachers in an area near Toronto are taking kids’ snacks away or not allowing kids to eat them if they’re ‘unhealthy’. Parents are furious, and they’ve got every right to be. When a teacher makes the decision to disallow certain foods in their classroom, the result…
Disclosure: I have been financially compensated by Flipp to create this series of recipes. Flipp is an awesome app that helps you browse your favourite flyers and save money on all the stuff you buy for yourself and your family. For each week from now until October, Flipp and I will be sharing a lunch recipe I’ve…
Disclosure: I have been financially compensated by Flipp to create this series of recipes. Flipp is an awesome app that helps you browse your favourite flyers and save money on all the stuff you buy for yourself and your family. This week’s Balanced Lunches On A Budget recipe is cauliflower fried rice with chicken! For each…
Disclosure: I received monetary compensation (and kiwifruit, natch) to develop this recipe for Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit. That being said, I love these kiwifruit and so do my kids, and I’d recommend them (and eat them) anytime without reservation. As usual, I would never take money or promote a product from a company whose nutrition philosophy is…