By 2050, plastic in the oceans will outweigh fish, predicts a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the World Economic Forum. It’s due to the rapid rate of single plastic pollution in today’s world. According to a report, worldwide use of plastic has increased 20-fold in the past 50 years! Furthermore, it…
As health coaches, we often talk with people and even see clients, who struggle with iron-deficiency anemia after adopting a plant-based diet. It’s common to hear people describe just how much better they felt eating this way until the issue of anemia arose, and they were ‘forced’ to return to eating meat and or taking…
Sound familiar? I am sure you have uttered this out loud, possibly rounded your shoulders forward, hung your head and surrendered. With all the contradicting information overloading the web – It’s no wonder we have these moments of defeat. It’s no wonder we fall off track or get persuaded into something new and shiny. We…
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates So much has happened in recent years to expand the plant-based movement, and for Nikki and I, it has been very exciting to watch things unfold. An article by Food Revolution pointed out that the number of vegans in the U.S. has increased…
In today’s hectic world, almost none of us can escape the effects of stress. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, stress is very much responsible for creating or worsening many health-related issues like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer‘s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. Stress can enter our lives from many angles. Most of us are aware…
Why and how do we make food choices? Is it for mere comfort, nourishment, satisfaction? Both Zuzana and I are always encouraging our AV Coaching members to understand what they are eating and why they are eating it. We inspire them to keep the ingredients simple, to be able to pronounce and understand what each…
Routine! What a scary word for so many. Personally, I always thought of myself as more of a fly- by -the- seat -of -my -pants kind of girl, so having a morning routine was not something I was eager to introduce to my life. But reading books and studying those who are successful, healthy and living a…
In a world of screens, it can be easy to forget about the tangible creations such as newspapers, magazines, and books. Personally, I like to read and articles and posts on my computer but when it comes to an actual book there is nothing that replaces that feeling of holding it in your hands and physically…
Glenn Livingston from NeverBingeAgain.com is on the show today, and he will share with us secrets for gaining the power to permanently overcome unhealthy food behaviours. Both his professional and personal journey is quite interesting and also inspiring. As a trained psychologist Dr Livingston was disillusioned by the way traditional psychology deals with overweight and/or food obsessed individuals.…
There are so many different ways to use essential oils, apply them to your skin, inhale them, add it to a bath, enhance a massage… As we love to use them all different ways one of our habitual ways is diffusing them. Seriously, you can find one in our bedroom, office and living room/yoga space.…
Have you ever wondered what to eat to fuel your workouts, to become strong, lean, full of energy all while staying true to your plant-based lifestyle? I know I have. I am fascinated by how food effects our health and performance. Sport, exercise and other physical activities have been a major part of my life…
“There is urgent need for the stories of people’s real-world experiences,” – Simon Kilmurry, executive director of the International Documentary Association Documentaries can educate and inspire people – some even offer advice on how to implement changes in your life as a positive. Others show examples of bravery, and selfless actions which could encourage one…
Today we’re talking about workout nutrition. To help you get the most out of your workouts, we put together 12 of our personal favourite high protein vegan snacks for all of you plant-powered athletes out there. As plant-based diets are becoming mainstream, understanding exercise nutrition, including what and when to eat before and after a…
Let’s face it. Life gets busy and cooking at home can be tough. Meal planning takes work. But those who’ve mastered it know it’s the key to saving money, eating healthier and feeling their best. To help you get started, we will break down steps to create a customizable healthy plant based meal plan you…
How do you pick the right juicer for you? What is the best juicer on the market? With some many different types available how do you chose? For the past 4 years Nikki and I have been testing numerous brands and types of juicers, noting the pros and cons for each as well as…