Whole grains are good for you. Wait, or are grains bad? And what about gluten; what IS gluten anyway? Are carbs really so bad? Do I need more fats? Why do some vegetables bloat me? Are fruits bad for me if I’m trying to lose weight? If a vegetarian diet has so many health […]

  Pineapple has a compound called bromelain in it, which is a natural digestive enzyme and helps support complete breakdown of foods we eat, thereby reducing gastrointestinal bloat. Cucumber is high in silica, caffeic acid (the skin), and vitamin C, which reduce swelling and aid in the prevention of water retention. High fibre chia seeds […]

  Put on your big girl panties because here comes a mipstick-gets-real moment. Stop whining about how much time, effort or cost it takes to eat well and just decide if you want it or not. If you do want it, keep reading. If you don’t, keep reading. Other than your desire and dedication to […]

  You eat well and exercise regularly, yet you still have belly fat. Here’s why. I call it the roll that has no right to be there. Yes I’m victim to it too. Even as a natural fitness competitor and nutrition expert, I sometimes find myself feeling a little fluffy and not comfortable with the […]

Allergies keeping you overweight, unfit & miserable? You eat well, you workout regularly, yet every spring your allergies seem to slow you down and sabotage it all! Relentless histamine reactions wreak havoc on our bodies, zap our energy, slow metabolism, and inhibit our fitness & wellness gains. Many individuals resort to medications that bring temporary […]

Caffeine is sometimes called “the world’s most popular drug”. It’s actually a naturally occurring chemical compound found in over 60 types of plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, guarana and kola nuts. It’s one of the most commonly used ergogenic aids (something intended to enhance physical performance, stamina, or recovery) in the world, […]

  Go ahead, give in to your craving! Holistic wellness is not just about food, it’s also about feeding the soul! And these chocolate cupcakes will do just that 😋 Wanna make it into a cake instead ?  Easy-peezy. Just pour into a cake pan (about 9-12″ round or square) and bake for an additional […]

That shrimp is so sexy! Okay, that’s weird… but shrimp just might improve both your stress levels and your sexual vitality!  It’s a rich source of iodine, a nutrient crucial to optimal thyroid function. It’s high in choline, a micronutrient related to folate and members of the B vitamin complex that plays several significant roles in […]

Gluten! This is one word that is sure to get a response, be it positive or negative, due to its prevalence over recent years. The topic of gluten, and all of its subsidiaries (Gluten Free/GF, Gluten Sensitivity), is a hot issue that everyone has an opinion about. With all the conflicting information out there, how […]

  Today is great and I feel amazing! I’m energized. I feel inspired, elevated, fulfilled, and a whole bunch of other warm-fuzzies! WHY? Because I just got home from a training session with my coach, and with my friend and workout buddy. This always leaves me feeling so content and grateful, that today it inspired […]