Balanced Living
Healthy Snacking & Some Yummy Granola Balls!
Posted by Arja on May 20 in Snacks
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain more energy, or just adopt better eating habits in general snacking is an important part of your day! A lot of focus is put on what we eat at our main meals - so much so that snacks become an afterthought and many people are left stranded without food while on the go. Snacks don’t have to be elaborate in either their ingredients or in planning, but they do need to be balanced in order to do their job.
Read More →Mother’s Day Rally Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Posted by Arja on May 9 in Women's Health
As a practitioner, my focus tends to be on balancing the hormones that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. I work with a lot of women (that’s not to say I don’t work with men too!) and I’m passionate about women’s health. The mental health of mothers in particular is something that strikes near and dear for me, so I’d like to step away from posting about nutrition for just a moment.
Read More →Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato & Swiss Chard
Posted by Arja on April 22 in Soups and Stews
The sun is shining as I write this, and this may (or may not!) be my last soup post for a while. No promises, but the warmer weather and promise of fresh produce from farmers will probably lure me towards other culinary endeavors. But for now, I want to talk to you about how much I love red lentils, especially when combines with curry flavouring! For me, this has become the ultimate in comfort food.
Read More →Making the Most of Winter Salads – Kale, Fennel, & Blood Orange
Posted by Arja on April 1 in Salads
It’s March and a few teaser warm days have got many of us thinking of spring! The trouble is, while we long for sunny days and warm weather food, we’re still a little ways off from the fresh, bright tastes that come with a summer salad. I love soups, stews, and other one-pot wonder meals, but honestly, nothing sends me swooning faster than the fresh crunch and refreshing taste of a veggie-filled salad. Thank goodness there’s more to salad than just butter soft lettuces, as cabbage, kale, and other greens make a crunchy, satisfying base.
Read More →Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Kale Curry
Posted by Arja on February 20 in Main Dishes, Meatless
Cold nights call for warm food. Certain foods and spices are considered warming, and consuming them helps to warm up our bodies. In cold weather food cooked using these flavours can help beat the chill after a frigid dog walk, or warm us up after an afternoon of outdoor fun with friends and family.
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