by Paulette | Feb 4, 2019 | Better Breakfast, Blood Sugar Balance, Cancer, Carbs, Fat, Health, Immune System, Nutrition
Today is World Cancer Day: ‘… the only day on the global health calendar where we can all unite and rally under the one banner of cancer in a positive and inspiring way’ (NCDAlliance.org). CANCER is scary The thought of going through the debilitating... 
by Paulette | Jan 29, 2019 | Better Breakfast, Health, Immune System, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
As I look out the frost-decorated window at the blowing snow, I can almost feel the -11 degrees Celsius temperature chilling me to the core (and my immune system calling for back up). Even though I’m comfortable and safe inside my house, I start to crave cozy... 
by Paulette | Jan 21, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Calories, Carbs, Health, Mindfulness
I shouldn’t eat that….Am I allowed to eat that?…Have I had too many calories today?…If I eat that it’ll go right to my hips! There’s so much negative language and lack of mindfulness around dieting and eating healthy. My good friend... 
by Paulette | Jan 11, 2019 | Coconut, Fat, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Recipes Blog
Coconut products are staples in the High Fat Low Carb (HFLC) kitchen. Here’s a primer: COCONUT OIL is pressed from coconut. Contains MCTS or medium chain triglycerides which we can use for energy especially when eating low carb. COCONUT MILK is made from shredded... 
by Paulette | Jan 9, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Fat Loss, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Nutrition
rCarbs and food labels. It’s important information if you’re trying to reduce and amount of carbohydrates you’re eating. But it can be confusing!! Total carbs. Net carbs. Fibre. Sugar. Sugar alcohol. Polyols. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN? When you... 
by Paulette | Jan 5, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Calories, Carbs, Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb
Are you still counting calories? How’s that working? If it’s working…great! But what if I told you there’s an easier way?? Imagine what it would be like to eat delicious food until you’re full, and not worry about keeping track of how... 
by Paulette | Dec 30, 2018 | Fat, Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Recipes Blog
More tips for recovery…. (updated December 28, 2019) Eat lots of veggies. They are important for fibre, vitamins and minerals to help you recover and to provide lots of nutrition. Breakfast: veggies and protein (eggs, meat, fish) and with some healthy fat... 
by Paulette | Dec 29, 2018 | Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Immune System, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
Yoga. It’s a great tool to help you feel better and to help detox. You don’t even need to go out to a class. Youtube is a great resource. Here’s one of my favourites: Sarabeth Yoga Eating sugar can impair your immune system significantly for 4-6 hours,... 