by Joanne Parker | Aug 16, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Superfood, weight loss
Serves 2 Salad 4 cups kale, divided 1 cup cooked beans of your choice (white beans, chickpeas, etc.) 1 cup cooked quinoa, divided 1 cucumber, sliced and divided Cucumber Dill Dressing ½ cup tahini ½ lemon, juiced 2 tbsp dill ½ cup cucumber, chopped 1...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 16, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nourish, Nutrition, Sweat, Thrive, weight loss
Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere. I say, forget about “who’s right” and let’s focus on “what’s right.” Because what gets results is what I’m...
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,...
