Pura Vida Nutrition

02/05/2025

I’m excited to be teaching a sourdough/fermentation course at Natural Solutions in Sylvan Lake!!
You will get a chance to sample different ferments and make some delicious bread and crackers from scratch 👏🏻👏🏻
If you have been sourdough curious, this is your opportunity to take home a new skill!!

Say no to this JUNK! Learn to make your own friendly ferments along with SOURDOUGH bread n crackers!

Feb 23 10-4pm

With Pura Vida Nutrition

Call 403 887 5655 to book

12/13/2023

Homemade Christmas gifts from the heart are in this year!!

…and for good reason…

A body scrub, bath soak, and clarifying face mask trio in the store would be between $35-$45 and riddled with dyes, perfumes and other chemicals.

Want to know a secret??

With a few simple ingredients, you can easily make these things at home for a fraction of the cost!! Toxin free!!

Want to learn how??

Come hang out with me this Saturday 10am-1pm (from the comfort of your own home) for an online workshop to learn how to make the trio above, and a bunch more awesome self care products that any woman would love to see in their stocking this year!!

Not available this Saturday, no worries!! This workshop will be recorded and sent put to all participants!!

Extra bonus… this totally takes the guilt out of the 1 present for you, 1 for me mentality!! Everyone can benefit from the gift of self care this Christmas, even you!! Comment to sign up!!

12/07/2023

Ok friends!! As per request!!

The Self Care for the Soul Workshop is happening in December!!
I will teach you simple tips and tricks to de-stress while also sharing recipes for self care items you won’t want to live without!! You can put the items together in a gift pack for someone special or gift it to yourself!!

This workshop will take place online via zoom, so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!! Feel free to wear your fav onesie or a comfy Christmas sweater 😉 Saturday December 16 from 10 am - 1 pm. Learn to make special self care items like a clarifying face mask, detox bath soak, flavoured honey, hot chocolate elixir and more!!

Workshop investment is $35 plus supplies.

Hang out with me for some much needed self care before the holiday season kicks off 💜 Let me know if you want to come 👇🏻👇🏻

10/04/2023

We’ve all heard it - fermented foods are good for the gut…

But do you know how to do it??

Buying things like kombucha and sourdough all the time can be totally unsustainable. Plus, there are a lot of yummy ferments that are only sold in specialty stores 🤦🏻‍♀️ and cost a fortune!!

Want to know a secret 😏 ??

Making things like fermented pickles, kombucha, kimchi and sourdough are super easy and extremely cost effective 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Join me in the Natural Solutions kitchen October 15 to get some hands-on experience learning how to make your own ferments at home!!

Sign up then come and hang out with me for the day!!
After the workshop you’ll take home a few gifts, plus some recipes to follow at home!! You will have everything you need to get started!!

Reserve your space today, limited seats available!!

See ya there 🤙🏻

09/14/2023

Putting on a fun and interactive workshop in Sylvan next month!!
There will be taste tests, opportunities to join in the making process and you can take your own starter pack home with you 😊
Bring a friend or just make some new ones there!!
Sign up through Natural Solutions!!

05/02/2023

Ever wonder how to get that waxy s**t off your apples and make them shine??

It’s not easy… in my experience, most concoctions of water and soap just turn the wax into pasty goup, making it even harder to get off!!

So what’s the trick then ??
H2O2 or hydrogen peroxide!!
The most underrated cleaning product known to man!

It’s super cheap, safe and effective. No wonder it lost it’s popularity 🙄😆
Once upon a time H2O2 was the primary cleaning agent used in hospitals and public settings. Studies also show that by lending its extra oxygen molecule it can absorb harmful free radicals from its environment (take from that what you will) with the only byproduct being water 🤙🏻

How do I use it to wash my fruits and veggies??

Easy peasy:
1) Fill your kitchen sink with water
2) Add a few splashes of H2O2
3) Squeeze of non toxic dish soap
4) Optional small splash of vinegar
5) Soak fruits, veggies & berries for 15-20
6) Add a bit of elbow grease by giving the apples a quick scrub before you rinse!!

No fancy water processors, no expensive sprays, no dangerous chemicals.

After I wash my berries the same way, I let them dry and store them in jars in the fridge - they stay fresh way longer and take up less space 🤙🏻

Give it a try and let me know how it went!!

03/13/2023

Got gut issues? Not sleeping well? Body not super happy right now?

I’m going to be coming to you live from Costa Rica to speak at the The Happy Body Summit- an event to help you reconnect with what your body is trying to tell you and to help you make the world a better place to live… which is pretty much what Pura Vida 🤙🏻 stands for!!

When? March 14-17th, 2023.

There are 40 speakers from all over the globe to share about big topics like healing your gut, nourishing your relationships, eating the right food, Ayurveda, meditation, healing trauma, nature therapy, how music changes your body, how to train well for aspiring athletes, having incredible s*x, post-partum, how to pick up signals from your body, finding your meaning/purpose, spring detoxing, and sooooo much more…too much to list!

Check it out and join us March 14th-17th, 2023. We are happy to have you reconnect with us!

PS I’ll be sharing on Thursday, March 15 @ 11:15 am! If you aren’t able to catch it live, grab a VIP spot to get the recording and the apraxia gifts from each speaker 😊

https://agefle--livinglightayurveda.thrivecart.com/thb-vip-march2023/

01/04/2023

Interview ready!!
First interview of 2023, and it’s on a topic I’m fairly well versed in…

Growing a business, while raising kiddos & managing a household!!

When people hear about my different responsibilities they always have the same reaction - “Wow, that’s busy!”

They’re not wrong 😆
This incredible on demand summit is all about just that, because the truth is, I’m not the only Mama who’s raising amazing kiddos and running a thriving business 😊🤙🏻

The thing is…

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE!
Join the Professional Moms Are Rocking Womanhood Summit to master the balance of family and professional life. ⚖️🤹
Enjoy a FREE ticket by clicking on the link below! 👇
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12/29/2022

Are you even more drained and exhausted after the Holidays, than you were before they started??

Sleep quality and overall energy are directly related to what you’re putting in your body!! Usually, that changes significantly throughout the Christmas season, leaving you tired, cranky and overwhelmed!!

I’m sure you’ve uttered this phrase a time or two already, but do you have an actual plan to get yourself ”Back on Track” ??

We should talk!!

https://www.renewedresilience.ca/nutrition

12/11/2022

It’s Christmas party season & a time of abundance!!
We love to celebrate, although it can be tough to avoid over-indulging…
There are a few tips I follow to keep my family healthy & happy throughout the holidays!!

- prioritize sleep: sleep is the fuel for resilience and it’s non-negotiable in keeping your immune system strong! Stick to a routine the best you can and avoid staying out late multiple nights in a row

- eat your veggies: fruit and veggies “clean up the mess” that other foods make in your system. It can be tempting to skip the greens when there are so many other options, although the veggies will keep your guts healthy and the inflammation at bay

- drink your water: another simple one to forget throughout the holidays, especially when there are other festive bevies tempting your palate. Work in your water to keep your system flushed and hydrated. This will help you avoid any headaches that could linger in!! If I do partake in the holiday cheer, I always alternate with water!!

- only eat sweets if they are obscenely delicious: sugar suppresses your immune system, changes your gut microbiome and causes insulin spikes. Too much insulin can create cravings and make your body hold onto excess weight. Choose your desserts wisely and pass on any sugar that doesn’t feed your soul!!

- only eat until you are 70% full: overeating can be a huge problem around this time of year, there is always so much food!! I’m beyond grateful for the abundance we are blessed with and the sacrifice that takes place for my family to be nourished well… that being said, it can be difficult for your body to keep up when overrating, or not leaving enough space between meals for digestion to complete. Eat until you’re no longer hungry, instead of eating until you’re full to avoid discomfort

- take time to breathe: the holidays can be stressful with changes in routine, hosting family and preparing for get togethers. Don’t forget to pause and take a deep breathe every now and then. Plan breaks so you don’t get overwhelmed and don’t feel obligated to attend every event you’re invited to 😊

Wishing our family & friends a fan-freaking-tas-tic holiday season!! ❤️🎉

11/11/2022

I can do a magic trick…

I just turned these roasted veggies into the most delicious sheet pan soup!!

Recipe:
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 medium bell peppers
1 medium white onion
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
3-4 medium carrots
3 large sticks celery
3 medium potatoes or 1 sweet potato
1” ginger root
Sea salt
Pepper
Rosemary
Parsley
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
~ wash and chop the veggies, roast at 425F for 30 mins, blend with veggie broth and yeast flakes!!
If you’re having a sad day, pair this soup with an ooie gooey grilled cheese to make life better 😊

11/06/2022

It was an honour and a pleasure to be the Emcee and silver sponsor for the RMH Compassionate Care Hospice Society Dinner & Dance!!
The deeper the roots, the safer it feels to stretch out the branches!!
This such a beautiful community to be a part of, and I was so excited to be invited to support such a worthy cause!
Hospice provides a place for families to call home when they have a loved who is at the end of life. It is set up with all of the lifts and aides to make caring for that loved one as simple and pain free as possible, but also includes all of the comforts of home allowing family members to gather, cook their own meals, and spend time together in peace 💜🙌🏻
Oh, and one more thing, this space is absolutely free for families to use.
If you’re looking for a local cause to support, that creates a major impact within the community, check out the hospice care society!! They have big plans to add more spaces and are blazing trails with this program that communities all over Alberta can follow!!

Thanks again for a great night and