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Back to School Healthy Snacks and Nutrition Tips
September is here again and it’s back to the routine that the fall season brings. Whether it’s back to school or back to fall programs, it can be challenging to find the time to eat well. Here are a few tips and tricks to help make this transition a little easier....
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cucumbers
Ok friends, cucumbers are not just for facials! Cucumbers are a staple at the Snow household each week. They are a tasty snack and with hummus, on their own, or added to a fresh juice. Let’s chat about the benefits of this hydrating vegetable. Cucumbers are 95%...
The Truth is in the…Urine!
Summer is here and for many of us, that means strapping on your running shoes a lot more! With both increased activity and warmer weather, we need to be more mindful of hydration. Our bodies are comprised mostly of water. Drinking fluids removes waste through our...
Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins (Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free)
I hope everyone enjoyed their Canada Day! Since I had some extra time at home, I did some baking and raw food making for quick snacks during our busy, though short, work week. I’ll be sharing a few recipes with you this week. People are always asking about...
Maple Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe
Hello folks! As promised, I have shared my quick and simple salad dressing recipe below. Homemade salad dressing is just as easy as opening up your fridge and fetching the store bought stuff...give or take 2 minutes. You can customize it as you wish and kick...
Top 5 Lessons from a 3-day Juice Fast
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week were filled with fresh juices for the health care team at our office. We took 3 days to re-boot and provide our bodies with a gentle detox. We eliminated all food and stuck to a fresh juice diet. Here are some lessons...
Bid Farewell to Seasonal Allergies
Spring and summer are seasons that bring so much joy to us in Canada, especially this year (if spring decides to make it’s appearance!). However, considering more than 1 in 6 Canadians suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, it can put a damper on the otherwise great weather. Environment Canada is warning Canadians of a particularly tough year for those who suffer, based on the weather patterns. This year, rather than retreating to air-conditioned rooms with daily antihistamines, support your body naturally and enjoy the outdoors. We’re waiting long enough for warm weather, lets enjoy it when it’s here!
Blackberry Smoothie (with my new secret ingredient…)!
Those who know me well will know I have smoothies for breakfast nearly every morning. Smoothies are my go-to breakfast for a few reasons; simple, fast, healthy. They are simple because you can virtually put anything in a blender, the possibilities are endless. I make one large smoothie and share with my husband, for a one stop, one dish breakfast.
The Non-Sugar-Coated Truth about Breakfast Cereal
Let me start by saying my next grocery store POP QUIZ will be more challenging! You, my friends, are quite aware of the health consequences of sugar-coated cereal. Additionally, this post is not coming from a place of judgement, to point fingers, or cause guilt. Knowledge is power, and helps us make informed decisions about what we feel is best for ourselves and our families.
Here’s the Skinny on Fat!
Here’s the Skinny on Fat! Many people have a love-hate relationship with fat; we love the way it tastes, hate the thought of it making us fat. The truth of the matter is, fat does NOT make us fat. In fact, eliminating fat from our diets can lead to weight gain! Fat is...