Download your full color printable recipe here And check out Your Quinoa Questions Answered below!   So many reasons to love quinoa!!! It’s a complete protein. That means it has all 8 of the essential amino acids (that’s what protein gets broken down into inside our bodies) that we need for optimal protein […]

  Alas, an easy yet hearty bread snack that is gluten, yeast and sugar-free! CHUNKY FRUIT & NUT QUICKBREAD 3 large eggs (or alternative, see below) 1 tsp vanilla or maple extract 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/4 low-fat coconut or almond milk 1 cup coconut flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 tsp salt […]

  Vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty foods are great ways to fight depression and anxiety naturally with nutrition. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of foods high in these nutrients; as inflammation has been identified as playing a role in depression and anxiety. Research shows that inflammatory cytokines, or proteins released by cells, are […]

The aloe plant has been used for centuries for a myriad of medical benefits all over the world, for its enzymes and anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has immune-stimulating polysaccharides. It’s been used for everything from skin conditions to the treatment of gonorrhoea and candida.   It also eases inflammation, stabilizies blood […]

    . What motivates you? How do you stay so committed to clean living when temptations are around you all the time?” These questions came from my brother recently over one of our regular lunch visits. I think I’ve been asked this, in various ways, several times before by friends and clients. Whether it […]

Tyrosine is an amino acid found in animal products and is important to healthy thyroid function. It’s also used in the body for epinephrine formation, which means it’s depleted by physical and mental stress. Thus, your bodybuilder’s high protein (meat) diet is fostering healthy thyroid function.  

    Magnesium is an electrolyte mineral, helping to keep the cardiovascular and the nervous system functioning optimally. It’s also dubbed the “anti-stress” mineral, as it is a natural tranquilizer and helps to relax both muscles and the gastrointestinal tract. For this reason, it’s great for constipation as it supports natural peristalsis, the contractual motion […]

“Don’t tell me you have type 2 diabetes because your mother or father had it and it runs in the family. That’s rubbish. It’s the same thing as you telling me that you are sunburnt because your parents are fair-skinned.”   The point made here by Dr. Stephen Fairley (Duo Magazine, Feb.2016) is that your […]

As much as 75% of the population suffers from food sensitivities and most don’t even know it. Signs can be bloating, gassiness, a constantly runny or moist nose, poor concentration or memory, and inability to lose weight. For many, these are “common” symptoms and not associated with food intolerances, but left unaddressed, can put you […]

Certified Fitgenes Practitioner Leanne Scott with Core Nourishment calls OXYTOCIN the “bliss hormone” in the February 2016 Duo magazine. It’s a hormone that is responsible for the feelings of butterflies in the stomach with new love, the sensation of utter love and calm when bonding with our children, and is surging through the body during […]