Happy February, my friends! Those of you who read my blog regularly might be thinking “Wait, it’s the beginning of the month and this post is supposed to be about Angela’s 3 goals for February. WHAT is she doing for February?!” Well I’m sorry to disappoint (although I’m about 99.999% sure none of you were actually […]
Get ready friends, I’ve got lots to say today! Recently I’ve been doing a little experiment. As you may remember from the post about my spinach sensitivity and why it’s important to rotate your greens, I’ve been on a LOT of naturopath-prescribed supplements over the past month. In addition, we’ve also been working on finding […]
Welcome back to part 2 of my Trendspotting at Expo West 2019 roundup, a 2-part series that covers the fun finds and emerging trends I found at this year’s show. In case you missed part one, you can check it out here. On Monday we talked about cutting back on sugar, functional beverages to boost […]
Wondering what to expect next in the world of natural wellness products? What’s a fad vs here to stay? From CBD to sugar-free, here’s a roundup of the common themes, plus new, innovative products I found while trendspotting at Expo West 2019. When I started blogging in 2010, the Canadian Health Food Association’s annual trade […]
Get ready for a whole lot of crunch and Asian-inspired flavour! This sweet and savoury Mandarin Almond Chicken Noodle Salad is gluten free, dairy free, and full of filling fiber and protein. Paleo + Whole30 options included! Is it a salad? Or is it a noodle bowl? Or is it another slaw? Welcome, friends, to […]
Einstein said that ‘”the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” This was once me, wanting to get fitter, running longer and HIIT-ing harder, but only seeing diminishing returns. If this sound familiar, perhaps reading about the 7 things that happened when I traded cardio for […]
Starting a Whole30, or just looking to cut back on sugar? Here’s 22 sugar-free Whole30-friendly snacks to stock your kitchen with. They’ll be your lifesavers whenever hunger hits, and all contain only real, unprocessed whole foods. The new year is officially here, and if you’ve decided to make this month the one where you renew […]
End your sugar cravings by starting the day with this Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash and Egg Skillet. Full of fiber, protein and healthy fats, this one-pan wonder will help keep your blood sugar stable and cravings for sweets away! Paleo, Whole30 and vegetarian-friendly. Let’s chat about breakfast. If you were a child growing up in the […]
Last Wednesday morning, I was in the middle of a run when a whole bunch of thoughts started streaming through my mind. Today’s post is the coherent version of that! As I ran along, I was reflecting a lot on change. It’s a part of life that I think we, as humans, have a love-hate relationship […]
A plant-based diet is encouraged for everything from beating inflammation + improving digestion to better skin health. Check out these 5 plant-based green smoothie recipes and feel awesome all week. Your whole body will thank you! These days, there’s a lot of talk about cutting things out – cutting back on carbs, cutting back on […]
