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It’s January and most people have probably already broken one of their goals but that’s okay because you can just start again.  It doesn’t have to be January 1 to start your goals.  One of the most common goals is seeking the best way to lose weight. During the holidays especially, there are plenty of […]

Attention has been focused once again on how to calculate your BMI because of an  exclusive post published on Shine on March 23, 2011. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about how she was surprised to learn that her daughters’ BMI numbers were “creeping upwards.” For those of you not aware of BMI, it stands for […]

The guidelines for healthy cholesterol have changed. New targets have been established that tell us that perhaps our efforts to manage cholesterol and other blood lipids have been inadequate and lower cholesterol naturally. This is especially true when we consider the target for LDL (low density lipoprotein), the so-called “bad” cholesterol. Why should we be […]

What is Wellavoh and How Can Nutrients Help Relieve Stress? Well, let’s first define Stress. Stress is defined as change that is seen by your body or mind as a threat – large or small, imaginary or real – or a change in your environment that triggers a rapid use of your reserves. Stress creates […]

Have a chocolate craving but still want something nutritious and delicious? Here is a healthy chocolate milkshake sure to fix your craving!  Chia seeds soaking! Recipe: Healthy Chocolate Chia Seed Milkshake Serves: one Allergen info: This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar free. Those with pollen allergies should avoid this recipe (or just skip the bee […]

This mango green smoothie has to be one of my favourite combinations so far! Recipe: Mango Green Smoothie Serves: two Ingredients: 3 handfuls of leafy greens (I used baby spinach) water, enough to make a smoothie consistency that you like 1 mango, peeled, chopped and frozen (pit removed) optional extras: 1 tsp. of flax seed/flax seed oil […]

I wish I could claim this recipe as my own, but alas it isn’t. I first discovered this recipe on breastfeeding mom unites linkup sometime ago, where she (Melodie) posted the recipe. The recipe is from the Re-Bar Cookbook  (disclaimer: not an affiliate/sponsored link). I’m re-posting it is because I’ve adapted the recipe a little bit and feel you […]

Here is another green smoothie, this one is pear, mint and ginger flavoured. As with most green smoothies, even though they are vibrantly green, they actually do not taste like the greens within the smoothie, rather they have the flavour of the fruit in the drink. Not sure? Try it for yourself and see. Recipe: […]