If you follow a plant-based diet in a meat-eating household, you might find it challenging to maintain your healthy habits. However, with some tips and tricks, it is possible to stick to your nutrition goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this post, we will explore ten useful tips to help you maintain a plant-based…
This is a common struggle and in fact, most vegans, as well as vegetarians, are actually more “pastatarians” or “carbotarians.” They replace meat, seafood, and dairy products with bread, starches, processed carbohydrates and meat-substitutes, all of which are high in sugar and very acidic. We promise to give you practical advice on how to break…
“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…
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.…
This episode is a little different than normal. I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Michelle Roots, A personal trainer, business owner and new mom from here in Vancouver BC. As a trainer, Michelle understands the importance of staying healthy and active, she talks about how she balances it all. She gives…
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…
Did you know your home is like a mirror reflecting your emotional state? Yep, you read it right – and clutter is a sure telltale sign of inner struggle. Where am I going with this? Why do we create clutter? Often it’s in an attempt to try to fill some void inside us. So how…
Anyone who is interested in being healthy understands that good nutrition is super important. Many of us also know that in order to prevent disease, to be in great physical shape and perform at high levels we need to feed our body with a variety of clean wholesome foods, preferably plant-based. But what about the…
We can either learn to embrace it or use all our energy and force to fight against it. Why? Why do we resist…change…resist control…resist acceptance? All of these things that can actually help propel us forward yet we often push back. When you start to realize that it takes just as much effort to…
“According to a Boston Medical Center study, 45 million Americans go on a diet each year.“ If you are like most people, at some point in your life you will decide to go on a diet to either improve the way you look, feel or perform. Maybe this idea gets sparked by a new…
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. It’s the thing that keeps you alive! Ignoring it is the worst thing you could do! I feel that we should start things off with a definition. Most of us use the word “cardio” very loosely. What are we really referring to when we say “cardio”?…
Let’s face it – things in life are easier when you are strong. Strong physically and mentally. When we think of our physicality – it’s easier to carry groceries, do regular everyday chores, play with our children – I am sure you get the picture. When we refer to strength and our mentality – it’s…
Before we dive into today’s topic (Meal prep) let’s first talk a little bit about meal plans… Most of our new clients get really excited about the weekly plans that are a part of the program. And we get it. A well put together meal plan can be a wonderful tool. It tells you exactly…
Whether you’ve been exercising for years or are just starting a fitness program, it’s always important to pay attention to your body and avoid any possible injuries. This way you can stay on track and keep moving closer to your health and fitness goals. NO PAIN, NO gain. Forget it! Believe it or not, that…
For the past few years, the media headlines have been advising us to rethink the amount of time we spend sitting down. I am sure you have seen them… “Sitting Will Kill You, Even if You Exercise” and “Sitting is the new smoking” Although this might sound pretty extreme, these statements start to make a…