by Joanne Parker | Aug 9, 2017 | healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, weight loss
Makes about 2 cups 1 can chickpeas drained & rinsed ⅓ cup tahini 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 dash salt 1 dash pepper Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to thin it out with a bit...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 9, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nutrition, weight loss
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 8, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Wellness
Our digestive systems are the unsung workaholics of our bodies, toiling around the clock to break down and absorb nutrients from the food and fluids we consume. Within this ongoing cycle, our large intestine – often referred to as our gut – is the office hero. Though...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 2, 2017 | healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Recipes, weight loss, Wellness
If the colder weather has you thinking non-stop about food, why not focus on the seasonal foods that are actually good for you, instead of reaching for unhealthy choices? Below, Jean Hailes naturopath Sandra Villella talks about her tips and winter-food winners,...
by Joanne Parker | Jul 9, 2017 | healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
Serves 1 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup papaya, diced 1 banana, chopped 1 cup coconut milk ice if desired Put all ingredients (except ice) into the blender and blend. Add ice if desired. Serve & enjoy! Note: check your supermarket freezer...
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...
