Food Mood and More

17/04/2019

Ohh cauliflower, is there any side dish you can’t replace? This multi-tasking cruciferous veggie not only hits the mark nutritionally, but packs quite the flavour punch too. It’s all about the seasonings...get our Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower recipe where this common crudité is transformed into a nutrient-packed side dish staple. http://foodmoodandmore.com/goitrogens/

16/04/2019

You may have heard about eating to balance your hunger hormones, reproductive hormones, and blood sugar hormones. But what about your thyroid hormones? Turns out there’s a more significant connection than you may have thought with your food choices and your thyroid! Let’s peel away a few myths, plus offer a few tips on how to maintain good thyroid health. Recipe too! http://foodmoodandmore.com/goitrogens/

28/03/2019

What do beans + olive oil + garlic + most plant foods have in common? Believe it or not, they’re all longevity-promoting foods! So what happens when you put them all together in a salad? Try our Mediterranean Bean Salad and find out! (it’s not too far-fetched to say “magic in your mouth” though)

Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again. Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifesp...

11/03/2019

The food you eat plays a huge role in your energy levels! In addition to getting regular exercise, be sure to fuel your body with whole foods throughout the day to keep your energy levels up and maintained. Grab our super easy, but super yummy Energizing Power Ball recipe - giddy-up!

When you’re completely exhausted, the last thing you want to do is lace up your shoes for a workout. But if you’re tired of being tired all the time, you may want to rethink the idea of regularly exercising. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for increasing our energy levels and ...

11/03/2019

Did you know that regular exercise can significantly increase your energy levels? But, what if you’re completely exhausted? The last thing you want to do is lace up your shoes for a workout! We’ve got a few other surprising facts about Exercise & Your Energy Levels as well as a crazy healthy (but oh-so energizing) Power Ball recipe too!

When you’re completely exhausted, the last thing you want to do is lace up your shoes for a workout. But if you’re tired of being tired all the time, you may want to rethink the idea of regularly exercising. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for increasing our energy levels and ...

19/02/2019

My Nutritionist just told me I needed to heal my gut because it was “leaky”. Eww! So, what the heck is a Leaky Gut anyway? We explain it all in our latest blog post, plus give you some easy tips to promote a healthier intestinal environment and boost gut function. BONUS: Gut Soothing Smoothie recipe!

My Nutritionist just told me I needed to heal my gut because it was “leaky”. Eww! So, what the heck is a Leaky Gut anyway? We explain it all in our latest blog post, plus give you some easy tips to promote a healthier intestinal environment and boost gut function. BONUS: Gut Soothing Smoothie re...

18/02/2019

Ahh, gut health. There’s plenty of talk about it these days - and for good reason. Several factors are thought to disrupt the normal intestinal environment and contribute to a “leaky gut”, which is becoming increasingly common. We discuss many of these gut-disrupting factors, as well as ways to promote better gut functioning - including our Gut Soothing Banana Berry Smoothie!

My Nutritionist just told me I needed to heal my gut because it was “leaky”. Eww! So, what the heck is a Leaky Gut anyway? We explain it all in our latest blog post, plus give you some easy tips to promote a healthier intestinal environment and boost gut function. BONUS: Gut Soothing Smoothie re...

28/01/2019

Would you ever head out on a long road trip without filling your tank with gas? Of course not! You’ve got to fuel that machine! While the same “empty gas tank” principle applies to workout nutrition, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as it probably seems. We’ve pulled together the basics, and answered the question of “WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT before, during & after my workout?”

Would you ever head out on a long road trip without filling your tank with gas? Of course not! You’ve got to fuel that machine! While the same “empty gas tank” principle applies to workout nutrition, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as it probably seems. We’ve pulled together the basic...

14/01/2019

Have you resisted jumping on the Essential Oil bandwagon? Well, you might want to reconsider because this is one trend that’s actually been around for centuries! We’ve got “Essential Oils 101” - your guide to all the basics, benefits and the 4 essential oils that should go in your starter kit, and are staples for any medicine cabinet.

The power of essential oils (EO’s) is real – have YOU made them part of your everyday life yet? We’re going to lay out all of the basics so you can get on this one bandwagon that’s here for the long haul. And when you learn about the history of EO’s, you’ll know that they’re …

02/01/2019

We’re often told HOW to eat...what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them - all with the intention of creating more healthful habits. But, rarely are we guided in how to eat food...with mindfulness. Here are 7 SUPER SIMPLE IDEAS to help you establish healthful eating habits, that are also mindful!

We’re often told HOW to eat...what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them - all with the intention of creating more healthful habits. But, rarely are we guided in how to eat food...with mindfulness. Here are 7 SUPER SIMPLE IDEAS to help you establish healthf...

17/12/2018

Has your bathroom scale been lying to you? Like really bending the truth about what your actual body weight is on any given day? Probably. We’ve got 6 reasons why this might be the case. Spoiler alert… it could be your hormones!

Has your bathroom scale been lying to you? Like really bending the truth about what your actual body weight is on any given day? Probably. We’ve got 6 reasons why this might be the case. Spoiler alert… it could be your hormones!