A couple of days ago I had a heart-to-heart conversation with someone close to me about the amount of judgment that exists in contemporary society regarding plus-size individuals. The stigma surrounding overweight people has always bothered me, but the conversation I had with someone I love who happens to be a victim to this stigma … More Why Someone Else’s Weight Is None of Your Business
With the current onslaught of boiling temperatures wreaking havoc across Southern Ontario as of late, what better time to dedicate a post to heatstroke and the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition. Heatstroke really is no joke, and for those of us who work outside in temperatures this extreme, it’s crucial … More ‘Do I Have Heatstroke?’
I am someone who sports rather ridiculous tan lines throughout the summer months. This is a result of the attire I sport while working on the farm; typically jeans to protect my legs, work boots, and a racer-back tank. My arms and shoulders become quite tan, however, the lower half of my body does not, … More Is Self-Tanner Worth the Hype?
Keto, or the Keto Diet, is a term I am beginning to hear more and more frequently. Unsure of what exactly this diet consists of, I decided to do some research. In simplest terms, a Keto Diet involves a low carb meal plan. A low-carb diet encourages the body to produce ketones within the liver, … More What’s All the Fuss About Keto?
In the simplest terms, responding to the question that titles this post, no, they don’t. If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, you’re likely aware that I am an advocate for educating individuals about eating disorders and the consequences they leave in their wake long after they’ve ‘passed.’ I struggled with an … More Do Eating Disorders Ever Fully Go Away?
It is perhaps somewhat hypocritical of me to compose a blog post discussing the act of meal-prepping considering I have never meal-prepped myself, but after speaking with some people who do and reading up on it, I thought it may be useful for people who do meal-prep to read about some tips and tricks I … More Tips For Meal-Prepping
There are few things more irritating than growing your nails out only to have one break off slightly before they’re at the peak of their growing career. You try and hold off on cutting them, but after two or three nails have bit the dust, you decide it’s time to pull out the clippers and … More Here’s How Your Nails and Your Overall Health Are Connected
News broke on June 5th that Kate Spade, an American fashion designer and incredibly successful businesswoman, was found dead in her home after committing suicide. Spade was 55 years of age and leaves behind her husband, Andy Spade, and her daughter, Frances. Spade was the former co-owner of the designer brand, Kate Spade New York, … More Why Kate Spade’s Suicide Is A Crucial Example of Mental Health Awareness
I occasionally ask myself whether or not I am a bad person, depending on exterior circumstances, and for the most part, I think I am a relatively good person. I try my absolute hardest to refrain from judging others, from making assumptions about strangers, and I consistently remind myself to treat others in a manner … More “Am I A Bad Person?”
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
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