Why Summer is a Perfect Time to do this... It is at this time of the year when we've shed the layers of clothing that have kept us warm and cozy for the past several long months that we also notice perhaps the extra layer of love that we've added to our stature. By layer [...]
Sports fields are bustling with activity. Soccer balls, nets, baseballs and bats have come out of storage. New cleats are purchased and lines are painted on the grass. As a nutritionist and mom, I have a few thoughts about re-hydration and re-fueling during and after the game. Re-hydration: Most often, water is the best [...]
Another season of fresh and locally grown produce is off to a good start. This past weekend, I saw fresh spinach, herbs and beautiful plants at the Elmira Farmers Market. I even heard rumours of asparagus if you arrived early enough to snag some before it was gone. Strawberries, beans, and peas are just around [...]
Feeling Like a Brand New Parent... As a mom of a new teen, I feel like I've entered a whole new world some days. A world that sometimes leaves me feeling like a brand new parent once again. There are many similarities between toddlerhood and adolescence. Bodies are growing like crazy, they are striving for [...]
Can you give up refined sugar for one week? Think about this for a moment... What's the worst that can happen? What's the best that can happen? Join me as I tuck the sugar bowl to the back of the pantry along with my leftover Easter mini eggs, and say goodbye to sugar for a [...]
Easter is a special time in our house. While we do take time to reflect on the significance of the holiday, let's be honest, the Easter basket hunt is a pretty exciting part of the festivities! So what does Peter Cotton Tail bring to our house? My boys do have a few Easter sweet treats [...]
Did you know that 2.5 million Canadians, or 1 in 13 have a serious food allergy? Many more identify themselves as having a food sensitivity or intolerance. Is it in our imagination or are allergies and such on the rise? According to research, it would appear that we are in fact experiencing an increase in [...]
This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of sharing my morning with an amazing group of women at Replenish. Replenish is an opportunity for women to come together, be inspired and focus on ourselves for a bit. As ladies, we tend to lead full lives tending to the needs of others. While this can be [...]
While I am the first to say that sometimes it is important to loosen up a little bit and eat, drink and be merry, a month long marathon of indulgence is not going to leave you looking or feeling your best. With a few simple swaps, make this holiday a little healthier. Trust me, you'll [...]
Catching Your Breath in the Fullness of Life - Creating Calm I've decided to stop telling people that I'm busy. Being busy shouldn't be a badge that we strive to earn in order to justify our existence on this planet. We are human beings, not human doings. I have begun to challenge the way I [...]
