Discovering the different types of hunger I lie in bed wide awake with a heavy heart and an overly full belly of food. I told myself I would not snack tonight but somehow after feeling frustrated and exhausted from my day I reached for food. First it was an apple, then a handful of…
READ MOREHealthy afternoon snacks for hangry parents and kids Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Many people find getting home from school or work the “hangriest” time of the day. Hunger and anger show up late afternoon in response to fatigue and lowered blood sugars. If you have found your energy and mood to…
READ MOREThis article originally appeared on Faithfull Eating It’s 6am. You rise from your bed well rested and bright eyed ready for the day ahead. You have plenty of time to prepare your gourmet balanced breakfast as you brew your coffee and listen to your favourite tunes. As you watch the sunrise out on…
READ MOREAnswers to the most often asked questions about caffeine and coffee We love our morning cup of brew, but how much is too much? How much coffee is safe during pregnancy and kids? Why might caffeine be helpful for athletes? What is the scoop on the latest trend in bulletproof butter coffee? Read on for…
READ MOREOur Favourite Things – Celebrating Summer Fruit with Homemade Frozen Yogurt Summer brings out some of the best, ripest, and tastiest fruit of the year. Summer is also a time when we all want to enjoy delicious frozen treats. This is why my favourite thing right now is my Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Maker. With this small…
READ MOREStress Can Cause Overeating It is no surprise that the more stressed we get, the worse our nutrition habits become. Stress makes finding the time and energy for meal planning, shopping and cooking harder. Stress and sleep deprivation also trigger physiological changes in our hormones that drastically influence cravings, food preferences and hinder weight…
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