Archive for July 2015

Well, that is the universal question? I think about this  for myself often. It depends on a few things: Your body’s metabolism and your activity level. For example, I am a slow oxidizer, I have a slow metabolism and don’t process foods very quickly.  My daily activity level is low impact walking (several hours a day) with…

It makes me furious that the hugely popular energy drinks Ensure or Boost are marketed as meal replacements targeted towards the aging or for those recovering from an illness. It’s also sold as an energy drink for athletes or for everyday consumption. These specific drinks are largely recommended by health professionals and are the go-to solution…

I Dare you to Swap your Favourite Foods for Healthier Choices! My favourite foods were all the foods that everyone enjoys such as chesses, ice cream,   yogurts, breads, cookies (my favourite especially a crispy chocolate chip cookie) and snacks like potato chips, cheesies, tortilla chips  and I can go on and on. I was…

I’m talking about WATER! Drinking clean water is key to feeling your best. Keeping your body hydrated especially during the summer is great for your skin, keeps your body nimble and your brain fluid. We think about drinking fluids more often in the summer because of hotter temperatures, we sweat more and we’re physically more…

The Wellness Wagon is now a regular vendor at the Cabbagetown Farmers Market every Tuesday from June 30 to August 25th. Come and visit me and meet other amazing farmers, food makers and crafts people from 3-7 pm next to the Riverdale Farm (Sumach and Winchester Streets). I’m super excited to be there and I’m…