by Karen Snow, ND | Feb 6, 2014 | Karen's Blog
Chocolate Chia Pudding Chia is a source of healthy fibre, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids (great for cardiovascular health, mental health, joints, you name it!). It helps to slow digestion, keeping you feeling full longer, and regulate blood sugar levels, something...
by Karen Snow, ND | Jan 20, 2014 | Karen's Blog
Grocery shopping can be a real chore for some, but I like to look at it as a necessary step to improve your energy, fuel your body, and be well. There are many challenges faced at the store, along with many opportunities. Here are my top 5 tips for grocery shopping...
by Karen Snow, ND | Jan 12, 2014 | Karen's Blog
Oatmeal Banana Cookies (sugar-free, dairy-free) I heard about these gems from a patient of mine and had to try them. I always have a few ripe bananas kicking around and don’t always get to making my gluten-free banana bread. The natural sugars from the bananas...
by Karen Snow, ND | Jan 2, 2014 | Karen's Blog
New Year’s Basic 3 week Detoxification Program Many of us have spent the last few weeks overindulging with Christmas cookies, baked goods, chocolate and perhaps alcohol. All of these items increase inflammation within the body, dampen our immune system, and leave us...
by Karen Snow, ND | Dec 16, 2013 | Karen's Blog
Sweet Potato Red Curry This quick, satisfying and warming meal is great for these cold winter days we’ve been having. Double the recipe for easy stow-away lunches this week. This has been adapted from a role model in the medical field of mine, Aviva Romm...
by Karen Snow, ND | Dec 9, 2013 | Karen's Blog
Holiday Stress Management Strategies As Christmas approaches, many of us become filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation for the holidays. For others, this is a highly stressful and perhaps emotional time of year. Financial stress, enhanced family tension, a...