Eat Healthy
Do you have the guts to be healthy?
That is an interesting question with a couple of meanings. Is your gut (microbiome) healthy? Are you willing to take the steps to be truly healthy? The first reference has to do with your gut health and the trillions of good bacteria that keep us happy and healthy. It’s a very important part of our…
Read MoreHappy New Year Monkeys
Hard to believe another year has come and gone. 2020 is the beginning of a new year, a new decade and represents to me a clear vision on what I want for the future. With my husband being in the optical business 2020 screamed clear vision and with that “Clarity” will be my word of…
Read MoreWho really is in charge of your health?
Every day we hear of another cut to our health care system here in Manitoba. The media makes it out to be a crisis, conversations around the water cooler focus on how terrible all these cuts are and how we will never get help when we need it. True or not, I challenge you to be part of the solution.
Read MoreWomen’s Health
Why focus on women’s health? Men get sick too. Aren’t we all the same? On many levels yes, but on many others not so much. In addition to the differences between men and women much of the research that has been done over the last 50 years has targeted men in the sample groups or…
Read MoreLessons from the Blue Zone
What is a Blue Zone? A Blue Zone is a geographical area that has been studied and identified as a place where people live on average 10 years longer than the rest of the population. Not only do they live longer but they do so independently, doing what they love. You can imagine how this…
Read MoreBlack Bean Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Ingredients 15 oz black beans drained & rinsed 2 whole bananas 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa (and/or cacao powder) 1/3 cup agave nectar 1/2 cup dry oats 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 1/2 cup almond butter or whatever nut butter you prefer 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8…
Read MoreFrom 51-81, age is only a number.
As I reflect on our Costa Rica adventure: exploring the blue zone I have a huge smile on my face. We learned about the 9 lessons for living longer, explored the culture, the incredible biodiversity and beauty of Costa Rica and challenged each other to step outside of our comfort zone and try new things.…
Read MoreWhat’s in store for you in 2019?
Happy New Year Monkeys. What’s in store for you in 2019? We will all be another year older, another year wiser and another year _____________. You fill in the blank. What did you write? How did it make you feel? Did you fill in the blank with a positive goal or a negative one? Each…
Read MoreShred10, is it for you?
Shred10 is a 10 day program to kick start healthy living. It is based on a 4 month commitment to your health, as we all know healthy living is a lifestyle not a quick fix. However, the beauty of the Shred10 is for 10 days you focus on eliminating bad habits and being laser focused…
Read MoreFall into healthy living
Summer 2018 has been one of the best ever. The weather has been amazing, time with family and friends is cherished and a break from the daily routine is always welcome. However, with all that socializing sometimes we don’t make the best choices. Too much sitting and relaxing, snacks and “refreshments” 24/7 and late nights…
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