by Joanne Parker | Jul 9, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Wellness
Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I would rather try other...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 26, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Serves 6 1 banana (very ripe) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 egg ¼ cup coconut sugar (optional) ½ cup flax meal* ¼ cup oat flour* or other flour ½ cup oats ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to 175C and line 6 muffin...
by Joanne Parker | May 30, 2017 | General Health, Thrive, Uncategorized
Of course, listen to what your doctor says. And also listen to what your body says. We both know that what you eat and how you move can make a HUGE improvement in some of the symptoms of menopause. Not to mention how common it is for ladies to gain...
by Joanne Parker | May 10, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized, weight loss
Serves 2 4 cups baby spinach 1 cup quinoa (cooked) 1 can salmon 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ½ red onion (diced) (optional) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice dash salt and pepper Split spinach, quinoa, salmon,...
by Joanne Parker | Apr 12, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Makes about ¾ cup ½ cup hemp seeds (see note below) ½ cup orange juice 1 clove of garlic, peeled dash salt and/or pepper Blend all ingredients together until creamy. Serve on top of your favourite salad and Enjoy! Tip: Store extra in...
by Joanne Parker | Mar 19, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Caffeine-free latte for your afternoon “coffee break” Serves 1-2 1 bag of rooibos chai tea (rooibos is naturally caffeine-free) 2 cups of boiling water 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon almond butter (creamy is preferred) 2 dates (optional) Cover the...