Balanced Living

Resolution Renewal Sale!

Posted by Arja on March 6 in Newsletters

If you’ve been struggling to reach your goals this year, then this is for you…

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Let’s Talk About Stress, Baby

Posted by Arja on March 4 in Holistic Health

Are you experiencing insomnia?  Maybe you’re suffering from chronic headaches or depression?  You could even be having digestive issues or noticing an increase in irritability?  Any of these symptoms could be an indicator that you’re dealing with increased stress levels.

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Kale and White Bean Soup

Posted by Arja on February 12 in Soups and Stews

Weeknights are busy for most people, whether you have children or not.  There are late nights at the office, extracurricular activities, dogs that need to be walked and the list goes on.  Sometimes, the idea of trying to pull together a quick, healthy meal seems impossible.  We have many of those nights around here and our 2 year old son and 2 year old Beagle make every night a busy night whether anything else happens or not!

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Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Posted by Arja on February 1 in Side Dishes

If you live in Ontario, Toronto in particular, I think you’ll agree with me when I say this weather is crazy.  Is it winter or is it the start of spring?  It’s still cold enough that I’m more inclined to seek out warm, comforting meals for dinner, yet the balmy temperatures are making me yearn for the fresh flavours of spring and summer.  This oven-roasted cherry tomato recipe offers the best of both worlds

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Making and Keeping Your Goals to Get Healthy

Posted by Arja on January 25 in Holistic Health

Health and vitality isn’t merely about eating good food, although that is a major component.  In order to really make an investment in your longterm health you should also incorporate regular exercise into your weekly routine.  Starting any exercise program can be daunting and many people find that they’ve gone off track before they even start to reach their goals.  I’ve enlisted the expertise of my good friend, personal trainer Tracy Simmons from Commit to Fit to help you set some reasonable goals.

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arja pennanen lytle c.n.p. n.n.c.p certified nutritional practitioner

Arja is a Holistic Nutritionist with a passion for balanced living. She loves to help people sleep better, think better, feel sexier, and just generally feel better by putting the focus on eating foods that make you feel good. Arja uses whole foods, lifestyle adjustments, herbs, and some supplements to help people feel their best and achieve their health and wellness goals.