Calcium is cool

Calcium is cool

If you have bones, listen up: you need calcium to keep them strong and to prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis and fragility fractures as you get older. Osteoporosis really sucks! Did you know that 22% OF WOMEN and 33% OF MEN who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year!? (Source: Osteoporosis Canada) It is best to obtain calcium … Continue reading

Protein

Protein

I spend a lot of time talking about protein, probably more than any other macronutrient. This is because the vast majority of my patients are not meeting their protein requirements when we first meet. Although some people are aware of this, many have no idea they are lacking protein, nor are they aware of the … Continue reading

Dairy and Digestion

Dairy and Digestion

Dairy is a nutrient dense, delicious and health promoting food group. Yes, it can cause digestive upset for some people, but this can often be mitigated if you know what to include and what to limit. I put together this guide to help you troubleshoot issues related to dairy and ideally keep it in your … Continue reading

What the heck is SIBO?

What the heck is SIBO?

What is SIBO? Despite what you read elsewhere (and what I have posted in the past..) SIBO is actually quite rare. In order to suspect SIBO and justify performing testing, we must first rule out a number of conditions that are a lot more common and much more likely to be the cause of an … Continue reading

Naturopathic Gingerbread Cookies

Naturopathic Gingerbread Cookies

Celiac friendly Gingerbread Cookies Yield: 18-24 cookies depending on size of your cookie cutter Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp blackstrap … Continue reading

Why I loved 2018

Why I loved 2018

What an exciting and enriching year 2018 has been! I’m bursting with gratitude for the abundance and adventures I’ve experienced, both personally and professionally. In addition to travelling, skiing, SUPing, lifting weights, cuddling kittens, slaying dragons, planting a garden, getting married 🙂 and then travelling some more, my practice turned 10 years old and enjoyed … Continue reading

Blueberry Bliss Bars

Blueberry Bliss Bars

Blueberry Bliss Bars I love this versatile recipe which I adapted from an original recipe by my friend Sarah B at mynewroots.org. The nut and date base and silky cashew filling is ultra satisfying and much more nutrient dense than your typical cheesecake. Yield: Use a 8×12″ brownie pan to yield bars or squares to … Continue reading