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 […]

As published in Impact Magazine, March/April 2016         Runners are prone to depleted energy glycogen stores, blood sugar instability, increased inflammation, and reduced immunity, especially during heavy training phases.   Restoring diminished fuel sources immediately upon waking with a balanced, whole foods breakfast helps reduce disease-causing inflammation and foster improved immunity – […]

Green tea extracts are promoted for both weight loss and sports performance. But, do they actually work? And more importantly, are they safe? You may have heard about some serious side effects, and even deaths attributed to the use of green tea supplements.We still see green tea supplements on the shelves, so what’s the story? […]

  Originally posted in March 2017, updated in May 2020 with even more awesomeness.   Eating on a budget can be easy, delicious, and nutritious. Here’s how! People often cringe over the perceived extra cost of eating healthy—especially when on a budget. Organic foods, fresh produce, and quality meats can quickly add up. But with […]

  The Anti-Bloat Super Soup! Download your full color printable recipe here!   Asparagus and celery are both natural diuretics.  Asparagus has high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only releases fluid but helps rid the body of excess salts. Celery contains an odourless compound […]

  Originally published in February 2017, updated with even more awesomeness in October 2019!   Coach Ashley’s favorite! Here’s why… Pumpkin Fosters Liver Health & Hormonal Balance Pumpkin and its seeds contain a wide variety of forms of anti-oxidants, with a bioavailability greater than others. They also contain the mineral antioxidants like zinc and manganese, […]

  Download or print your easy recipe here.   An ample 1/2 cup of this fresh and clean salsa will only add 25 calories to your plain chicken breast or fish fillet, but TONS of flavour!