by Kathleen Trotter | May 20, 2014 | Article, Covid Sanity Pack, Healthy Eating, Workouts and Exercises.
The question: I am going on a vacation and I seem to always gain three to five pounds when I am away. Help! I want to enjoy myself, but I don’t want to come home and feel gross. The answer: Try not to fall down the all-or-nothing rabbit whole! Don’t let one unhealthy...
by Kathleen Trotter | Apr 10, 2014 | Article, Healthy Eating
Globe & Mail: Will menu calorie counts really make you more healthy? The question: What do you think of Ontario’s proposal to list calories on chain restaurant menus? The answer: Exercising discipline at a restaurant takes so much self-control. No one needs the...
by Kathleen Trotter | Apr 9, 2014 | Article, Healthy Eating
An unusual smoothie Broccoli Beet Smoothie from HEAL Nutrition: An unusual smoothie with high nutrition and good taste! Ingredients 1 cup strawberries 1 golden beet 1/2 banana 1 cup broccoli 1 lime 1 scoop chocolate vega 1/2 avocado 2 cups water Instructions Place all...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 26, 2014 | Article, Healthy Eating
Chocolate Coconut Cookies Thanks to HEAL Nutrition for this recipe. In their own words: “So good I had to make them twice since I ate them before I snapped a picture. Balanced enough to be breakfast cookies.” Ingredients 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey 1/2...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 20, 2014 | Article, Healthy Eating, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Boot camps and cleanses: Do they work? Are they safe? The question: I really want to kick-start some healthy changes to my life, so I’m thinking of doing a two-week boot camp and cleanse. Are they effective, and are they safe? The answer: It really...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 12, 2014 | Article, Healthy Eating
Sunrise Smoothie A delicious and golden anti-inflammatory smoothie from HEAL Nutrition. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 banana 1 scoop Progessive Veg Essential Powder (or other fav protein powder. 1 cup frozen blueberries and cherries 1 heaping tbsp turmeric or 2″...