It’s asparagus season, so what better way to celebrate this wonderful time of year by emphasizing just how good this stuff is for you. It tastes great, has a multitude of benefits, and can be cooked in a variety of ways – what more could you ask for from a veggie? According to Eating Well, … More Get Your Asparagus On!
Social media, despite its many advantages and benefits in terms of widespread communication and unification, possesses its share of negative’s. My generation, although we did not necessarily grow up from the moment we arrived into this world with social media, has been exposed to the numerous platforms affiliated with what social media entails for a … More The Falsity of Social Media
I was recently hired by Edana Integrated Marketing as their Account Coordinator, and as a Public Relations Agency, Edana frequently works with Ontario Turkey, promoting turkey farmers within the province. A significant component of Edana’s approach to promoting Ontario turkey consumption is their #TurkeyONTour campaign. The tour consists of a turkey food truck touring around Southwestern … More #TurkeyONTour
Acne is something I have been dealing with for several years. I first started to get acne in high school, and I expected to see it recede once I finished grade twelve, like a majority of individuals are fortunate enough to experience. This was not the case for me, however, and my acne actually began … More Acne: A Constant Battle
With the sun becoming increasingly hotter as a result of global warming, sunburns are unfortunately becoming more prevalent throughout the summer months. I recently became victim to a painful burn, and after doing some research, I came across some natural, at-home remedies for sunburns that may be useful to you or someone you know. MedicineNet.com offers … More At-Home Sunburn Remedies
I wouldn’t blame you if you read the title of this post and ran screaming in the other direction, because I almost did just that when I initially came across this recipe. Chickpeas and cookie dough simply don’t mix, right? Easy peasy. Well, I found myself thinking about this recipe for a few days after … More Chickpea Cookie Dough?
For many people, the thought of consuming turkey only occurs throughout the Holidays, for example, Christmas and Thanksgiving. This stereotype is unfortunate, however, considering just how beneficial eating turkey is for the human body. Turkey can benefit the body in a variety of different ways if ingested. For example, turkey is inevitably a solid source … More Don’t Be A Bird, Eat Your Turkey!
Giving blood is a fantastic way to give back to others who may be in need of medical assistance. According to the Canadian Blood Services, each person’s body contains roughly five liters of blood, with approximately 450 ml of blood in one collected unit. 100,000 new donors are required every year to meet the demand … More It’s In You to Give
An article via Women’s Health Magazine recently caught my attention, but for all the wrong reasons. The article, by Korin Miller, discusses the controversy surround Monat, a hair care line that claims to manufacture naturally based products which supposedly nourish one’s hair. The catch? Users of Monat products are arguing that the merchandise is causing … More Hair Care Gone Wrong
If you read a post I composed a couple of days ago addressing my search for a great cookie, you’re aware that the chocolate chip cookies by Sweets From the Earth slightly missed the mark. I am not one to completely write off a company based off one rather disappointing experience, however; I figured I … More Cashew Cookies?
I absolutely love hummus, and I would argue that many people also enjoy it. It’s such a versatile, tasty, and healthy concoction, so I wanted to do some research to determine how to go about making homemade hummus. This recipe comes from Inspired Taste. You will need (to make roughly six servings or 1 1/2 cups … More How to Make Your Own Hummus at Home
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been seeing a naturopath regarding my stomach and the food sensitivities and intolerances I deal with. These visits are what actually inspired my blog post regarding how the gut and the skin are so closely connected. After learning about my intolerance to potatoes, my naturopath recommended … More What is Hydrotherapy?
As much as I appreciate a solid chocolate chip cookie, it can be tricky to find one I can eat due to my food allergies. I was religiously purchasing peanut butter chocolate chip cookies from the Paris Gluten-Free Bakery and Marketplace, however, I am now unable to eat these because they contain potato products. Thus, … More Sweets From the Earth Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently had myself re-tested to determine whether or not my food intolerances had improved or worsened. For the past four years or so, I have refrained from consuming gluten, dairy and egg because of the pain and general discomfort I experienced when I ingested any foods containing these ingredients. To my complete and utter shock, … More An Intolerance to Potatoes?
I was appalled to read an article via CBC news detailing an absolute tragedy that has recently occurred in South Africa. The article, titled “South Africa Shocked By Deaths of 144 Psychiatric Patients,” describes the Esidimeni tragedy, a situation involving the deaths of 144 psychiatric patients who died following South Africa’s Gauteng provincial government transferring … More Mental Illness Tragedy in South Africa
Spices, as simple as they seem, are actually anything but. In addition to adding flavour to foods and dishes, many spices contain properties that can benefit the human body in various ways. This information comes from The Washington Post. Cardamom: Cardamom is used in alternative medicine practices to remove toxins from the body. Further, it has … More Common Spices and their Beneficial Properties
I came across an article via Global News titled “‘Clean Eating’ Trend Has Eating Disorder Specialists Concerned.” The article by Leslie Young offers a lot of insightful information regarding the potential dangers affiliated with clean eating, therefore I wanted to discuss it here on my blog. Clean eating, by definition, involves consuming minimally processed foods and … More Is ‘Clean Eating’ Dangerous?
My sister recently shared an article with me regarding an incident in which a woman was body shamed for being curvacious and being married to a male with a six-pack. This incident impacted Jenna Kutcher, a body-positive blogger, and occurred after she shared a photo of her and her husband on a beach via Instagram. She and … More Body Shaming and Its Implications
As of late, I have been committed to a noodle bowl that I spontaneously created, and because I find it to be so tasty I thought I would share it with you. If you enjoy it as much as I do, please let me know! You will need: 1 1/4 cups of Barilla corn penne … More Easy and Fresh Noodle Bowl
With the recent passing of Stephen Hawking, I thought it would be appropriate to compose a profile post regarding him and his life accomplishments. This information is derived from Biography.com. Known for his work in black holes and relativity, Hawking was further a credited author, best known for “A Brief History of Time,” and his … More Profile: Stephen Hawking
I have heard on more than one occasion that the relationship between your gut and your skin is more significant than you might believe. I decided to do some research on the topic to learn more, and in doing so I came across some valuable information I thought I would share here on my blog. … More The Connection Between Your Skin and Your Gut
Naturopathic medicine is something I have been somewhat skeptical of for many years. I have seen different naturopaths throughout my life for different reasons, sometimes reaping positive results, sometimes not achieving any results. I have been seeing a physiotherapist weekly for roughly one month now for my foot, and one of the techniques said therapist … More Naturopathic Medicine
Anxiety is something I struggle with daily. I try my best to manage it and keep it under control, however, it can be overwhelming at times. Something to keep in mind when suffering from anxiety is designating effective coping mechanisms. Everyone who experiences anxiety does so differently, and as a result, all persons cope with anxiety … More How I Cope With Anxiety
As I promised in my last post discussing Edible Options, a bakery dedicated to individuals who have dietary restriction in St. Catharines, today’s post will offer my own opinion of the desserts I purchased to sample. Maple Chocolate Cupcake: Quite honestly, I was entirely unsure as to how maple and chocolate as a combination would … More Edible Options: My Review
Microblading has become quite popular in the beauty and cosmetic industry in recent years. I have always been curious as to what exactly microblading entails, so I decided to do some research in hopes of learning more about this current trend. Microblading involves the process of tattooing semi-permanent ink into the skin using tiny needles. The … More What Is Microblading?
Several nights ago, I had a dream about something I fear may come true in the future. I am not going to disclose the specifications of this scenario, but the dream was pretty darn scary, and when I woke up, it took several minutes for me to calm myself down and realize this situation did … More Are Your Nightmares Trying to Tell You Something?
I am sure you’re all aware by now of my food intolerances, but in case you’ve forgotten (which I doubt you have), I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. These intolerances can make eating protein quite tricky since many processed meats contain additives and filler, for example, gluten, therefore when I come across something that is … More Oh Naturel! Black Bean Bites
I am finally coming to the end of having to wear a cast/boot on my foot due to the surgery I had back in December, but my surgeon has informed me that the removal of the support boot I am currently wearing requires orthotics for long-term support. I have heard mixed opinions regarding orthotics, so … More Are Orthotics Worth It?
February 26th to March 4th marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week for the 2018 year. Every year I take it upon myself to post something to social media signifying my own experience with an eating disorder in hopes of potentially helping others who may be suffering in silence. By choosing to be transparent in regard … More Helping Eating Disorder Victims
Periods are an uncomfortable experience on their own, let alone when they’re accompanied by cramping and pain. Women experience menstruation differently, but for those of us who are fortunate enough to deal with period cramps, it is useful to be aware of foods that aid in reducing the discomfort and pain from cramps. An article … More 12 Foods that Reduce Period Pain
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