Balanced Living
A Quick Quinoa Salad
Posted by Arja on July 16 in Salads
This summer has been a hot one so far and it’s hard to keep up your motivation to cook something when you’ve been cooked yourself during the day. Ice cream may seem like the only thing you want to eat for dinner, but even if the heat is killing your appetite it’s important to still eat balanced meals in order to keep your blood sugar levels stable.
Read More →Group Sessions
Posted by Arja on July 11 in Newsletters
Do you find the idea of nutritional counselling intimidating? Or perhaps you’re interested but it doesn’t fit into your budget? Group sessions just might be your answer!
Read More →Sugar… What’s the Sweet Alternative?
Posted by Arja on July 10 in Nutrition
Sugar. It’s in just about every darn thing you purchase these days from tomato sauce and marinades, to healthy cereals and “pure fruit puree” juices. It’s often hiding where you least expect it, and unless you get into the habit of reading the labels of everything your purchase I can guarantee you’ll be surprised by just how much you’re consuming each day without even realizing it.
Read More →Have You Joined My Mailing List Yet?
Posted by Arja on July 3 in Newsletters
It seems like everyone has a mailing list or newsletter these days, and with good reason! It’s such an easy way to communicate with people who are interested in what you have to say! It took me a while to come up with a newsletter concept that I was happy with because I felt it was important that I be able to share useful information with you, not just ask you to book a consultation.
Read More →What About a Nice Bean Salad?
Posted by Arja on June 22 in Salads
The warm weather is here and with this heat wave we’ve been experiencing in Southern Ontario I’m pretty sure most of us are looking for cooler, lighter fare, or things that can be cooked outdoors. With most farmers’ markets up and running now it’s getting easier to find fresh, local produce that can easily be grilled, or used raw and added to salads. This is definitely the time of year when food tastes best!
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