If you have a home office, either part time or full time, you must check off these 3 things if you want to prevent burnout and stay productive: What’s on your home office checklist?
Brain Too Busy to Meditate? You’re the Perfect Candidate
Meditation and Mindfulness might be new buzzwords around the office, but the practices are centuries old. You might have done some reading or research around the practices and assume you “can’t meditate” because you have a thousand thoughts going through your head at any moment and can barely focus on one, let alone think of…
Calling in Sick Often? Here is How to Improve Your Nutrition for Better Productivity at Work
There are several drivers of absenteeism in Canadian workplaces and it’s no surprise that physical illness and mental fatigue are at the top of the list. Lack of proper nutrition correlates with chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cognitive disorders, risk factors that are controllable with the right support. Research shows that 40%…
Healthy & Oh-so-decadent Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Who doesn’t love a decadent, creamy chocolate pudding? I wouldn’t reserve this recipe just for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. It’s loaded with healthy fat, fibre, and nutrients that will keep you full and satisfied for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. Whether you are on a weight loss journey, maintaining your weight, fuelling your love for…
Vegan Walnut Quinoa Mushroom “Meat”balls
As a primarily plant-based eater, I’m always on the hunt for yummy, hearty, protein-rich recipes to add to my weekly menu. Even if you’re not plant-based, I always suggest adding some vegetarian meals to your recipe database for digestion, variety, heart health, and gut health. All the fibre that vegetables and whole grains offer help…
Easing Menopause Symptoms With Phytoestrogens
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, mid-section weight gain, low bone density, and disturbed sleep are common symptoms of menopause and studies show that compounds found in certain foods can help ease them. These so called compounds are called phytoestrogens, found in foods like soy, flax, oats, hops, barley, wheatgerm, rye, wild yam, chickpeas, kidney…
Red Lentil Patties with Spicy Turmeric Yogurt Dip | Metabolic Balance-friendly
Red lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fibre, making them them a suitable option for those looking to improve digestion, cardiovascular health, and lose excess weight. This is an easy recipe, inspired by Ela Vegan, but with a few twists. It’s a vegan recipe, so the binder holding these patties together is…
5 High Protein Breakfast Ideas for Weight Loss
It’s true, breakfast is our most important meal of the day. It sets us up for a day of regulated blood sugar, energy, and stabilizes our mood. Without it, you might find you’re looking for sugary snacks (or lattes) between meals, you lose focus, feel hangry and snappy. Personally, when I skip breakfast, I pay…
10 Low Carb Recipes That Won’t Mess With Your Weight Loss Goals
So, you’re on a wellness journey, you have put yourself on a supportive meal plan and have been sticking to your goals. Perhaps you’ve healed your digestive issues, lost unhealthy weight, cleared up your skin, you’re sleeping like a baby again, and have less joint pain. That is worth celebrating!!! As a Holistic Nutritionist who…
8 Weight Loss Recipes Using Legumes
If you find yourself with plant-based meal options on your Metabolic Balance meal plan, it’s for good reason! Plant proteins provide you with certain antioxidants and fiber that you won’t find in animal proteins. They are alkalizing in the body and feed our gut bacteria with all the nutrients they need to flourish and support…
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