With holiday gatherings and seasonally inspired dinners in full swing, and Christmas just around the corner, my mind is unavoidably drawn to warming images of festive feasts and friends gathered around heaps of sweets, treats, and nostalgic nibbles. But you know what’s not so festive? Crushing a bunch of refined sugar and foods you might be sensitive to, and feeling like garbage all season long...
Read moreThe Dairy Debate: Is Dairy Good or Bad for You?
With so much focus on vegan and dairy-free these days, you might think that it’s a terrible food. But that’s not necessarily the case. When eaten in the right way - and of course if there isn’t any existing dairy sensitivity or other wellness consideration - dairy can be a healthful part of your diet...
Read morePumpkin Pie Smoothie
Here’s a fun and delicious way to take your favourite fall-time dessert and make it into a nourishing smoothie! By using actual pumpkin puree and all those amazing pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ground ginger), you not only get a seasonal sub for your usual blended go-to, but you’re also pumping your body with all sorts of extra nutrients we don’t normally see in the usual green-centric sort of mixes. My favourite part of this smoothie is all the immune boosting benefits of the ingredients, which I think we all can agree are very welcome at this time of year...
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