My first experience with paleo or primal eating was in 2009 when I was competing in CrossFit competitions and my nutrition coach at the time, James Fitzgerald, encouraged me to give up grains, sugar, alcohol and what felt like everything I lived on. Following his instructions, I was able to drop fat, lean out, become […]
Through my practice as a nutritionist I have found there is a great divide between two worlds, or at least I think there is. This is the divide between the vegetarian diet and the Paleo diet. Theories on grain, dairy, unpasteurized dairy, animal protein, vegetarian protein, how is the average person to know what is […]
Summer has come to an end, sadly, but I am happy to be getting back into a routine. Back to a regular workout schedule, work, and school for my littles. I realized the last week of summer holidays how much Aidan and Ava grew this summer. Summer has a way of increasing growth rates I […]
Peach season is among us and there is nothing like it. When I returned from Kelowna I brought back a case of peaches so we had peaches in everything for a while. Peach pancakes, peaches with yogurt and granola, peach smoothies, peach salads, peaches as bedtime snacks with fresh cream. I can never get enough […]