by Joanne Parker | Sep 19, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nourish, Nutrition, weight loss, Wellness
You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soft drink, confectionery, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 13, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 6, 2017 | General Health, Gut health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Wellness
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhoea when you eat something that...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 31, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes
Serves 2 3 bananas, sliced and frozen 2 tsp cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tbsp almond butter Instructions Place frozen bananas in food processor and blend until smooth (a few minutes). You may have to stop a few times to scrape the sides. Add cacao powder...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 31, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhoea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint pain, headaches, exhaustion, and...