What good are older people anyway?

What good are older people anyway? (You might be wondering why this nutritionist is writing about seniors. Keep reading. I'll explain.) They're not contributing members to society, they cost our medical system lots of money and they drive too slow. Is this what you...

No Grain Flax Bread (Keto French Toast)

Make this easy No Grain Flax and Sesame Bread recipe to use as toast, for sandwiches or decadent French Toast. Pictured here is Keto French Toast topped with butter and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup. If you'd prefer to avoid the carbs in that bit of maple syrup, enjoy...

Podcast Episode #12: Protein, GMOs, and Compounding Habits: Your Guide to Optimal Health

Welcome to EPISODE #12 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day…. 🌱 Looking to boost your protein intake without meat? 🍖 Curious about the safety of soy? 🧠 Want to learn about the link between GMOs and Alzheimer's Disease? 🍬 And how about a delicious new...

Low Carb Apple Crisp

The heady scent of cinnamon and apples coming from the oven makes my mouth water. I can't resist apple crisp. CAN'T. RESIST. So I thought I should try to make a low carb apple crisp. It still has 9 grams of carbs per serving because apples are high in natural sugar....

It’s National Fettuccini Day!

While listening to the radio on my way to work this morning, I heard that today is National Fettuccini Alfredo day. That is something that I haven't eaten since I began eating low carb. Here's my take on the classic Italian pasta dish, made with no-carb fettuccini...

Can a Banana Muffin be Low Carb?

A typical banana nut muffin is extremely high in carbs and sugar. Take for instance this one from Tim Hortons: There are 50 grams of NET CARBS and 27 grams of sugar. That's almost 7 teaspoons of sugar! Here is a healthier alternative, made with ground flax, almond...

Podcast Episode #15: The Power of Words

:Ep. #15: The Power of Words Welcome to season 2!! In this episode, we discuss the importance and power of the words we use, and how they can help or hinder us, in achieving our health goals.  Find out how one simple word change can make you feel empowered and instead...

These Are a Few of My Favourite Things….

With Valentine's Day coming up I thought I'd share a few of my favourite low carb treats. I used to have quite a sweet tooth and often craved junk food in the afternoon or after dinner. Since I've been eating low carb, those cravings have gone away (yay!!) but every...

Dairy-Free Sunbutter Fat Bombs

When I first started eating low carb, I ate fat bombs daily (usually multiple times a day). They really helped to curb my cravings until I became fat adapted and no longer needed to rely on willpower to make better food choices. Sometimes they were a snack. Sometimes...

Podcast Episode #13: When You Hear the Word Salad….

What do YOU think of when you hear the word SALAD? We immediately think BORING… DIET FOOD…NOT FUN… but we want to change that. Join us as we dive into the fascinating topic of salads 🤣 and their association with diet food.  We explore the struggle of opting for salad...

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Podcast Episode #12: Protein, GMOs, and Compounding Habits: Your Guide to Optimal Health

Podcast Episode #12: Protein, GMOs, and Compounding Habits: Your Guide to Optimal Health

Welcome to EPISODE #12 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day…. 🌱 Looking to boost your protein intake without meat? 🍖 Curious about the safety of soy? 🧠 Want to learn about the link between GMOs and Alzheimer's Disease? 🍬 And how about a delicious new...

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Podcast Episode Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah

Podcast Episode Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah

Welcome to Ep. #11: Check In, Warm Weather Hygge and a Surprise for Sarah In this episode, Sarah and Paulette do a check in… Sarah shares about her 30 day yoga journey and how it helped her back pain, we discuss Summer Hygge ideas to help you feel cozy and relaxed in...

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Podcast Episode #4: Finding Comfort Without Food: How ‘COZY’ can help you reach your health goals

Podcast Episode #4: Finding Comfort Without Food: How ‘COZY’ can help you reach your health goals

Welcome to EPISODE #4 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day…. Get ready to cozy up and indulge in some serious self-care in this episode! Join us as we delve into the Danish concept of HYGGE and explore ways to comfort yourself without turning to food,...

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Moving Outside My Comfort Zone

Moving Outside My Comfort Zone

This is a different sort of post. Not a recipe or a post about nutrition. It's about going outside of my comfort zone... and about my new tattoo.   I am currently in a phase of  'going outside my comfort zone'... WAY OUTSIDE ... and doing things that I’ve been...

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