Food for Life

I know you’ve been dying to know the answer to the question I left for you in my last post: what are the top 3 highest quality protein sources. Well here’s the answer...

My husband and I decided to join a gym while we’re living in Buenos Aires. 

Hot, smelly, polluted, busy, loud…ahh, I’m back. 

Check out my guest post on Living Kitchen Wellness!

Sometimes I get so caught up in spices, sauces and side dishes that I forget about simple food & flavors. 

I’m a city girl. My husband and I live right in downtown Toronto. I’m used to a fast-paced lifestyle where I can step out of my condo anytime and grab a coffee, go for dinner, grab a drink or get on the subway. And the only wildlife I come in contact with is the neighborhood dogs. Living on a farm in Colombia is a bit different.

Since being in Colombia for 1 week now I’ve discovered some favorite foods that are readily available: avocado, beans, tomatoes & onions. Last night we made delicious chicken & steak fajitas with a Colombian twist. 

We arrived safe in Colombia late Wednesday night, and it’s been amazing so far. 

I have some exciting news - my husband is going down to South America for 8 months for work, and I will be going with him! 

I love this time of year, but it can be overwhelming. On top of your regular schedule; there are a lot of extra ‘to dos’ in your calendar that can leave you feeling stressed out. Find out which foods can help you manage your stress!

If you struggle with dinner ideas; a good place to start is your own fridge & pantry.

Changes that I think everyone can make to start living a healthier life.

Christmas is one of my favourite holidays, but it also comes with a lot of temptation to indulge in high-fat appetizers & sugary treats. In order to maintain your weight, and still enjoy everything the holiday season has to offer; check out my guide to “healthy holiday party eating.”

Vitamin C is probably one of the most well-known vitamins, but it also comes with a few common misconceptions.

Less sunlight means less Vitamin D - find out why it's important that you get enough in the up-coming fall & winter months.

Vitamin B12 is known as the "energy" vitamin because it stimulates the body's metabolism of proteins, fats & carbs.

Are you getting enough folic acid? Here's a great recipe that will give you a vitamin B9 boost!

Here is a list of tips to keep your memory & mind sharp and decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s one day.

B6 or Pyridoxine has many benefits, but its super-power is especially helpful for women because it helps balance our hormones and with fluid retention.

Try adding more vitamin B5 to your diet.

I’m going to focus on two B vitamins in this post: B2 or Riboflavin and B3 or Niacin because they are quite similar in their functions: they play a key role in the metabolism of fats, proteins & carbs.

Nutrition experts at Harvard University released their "Healthy Eating Plate" last week, and I think its great - simple guidelines to follow to ensure you’re eating a healthy diet.

Try incorporating some B1 rich avocado into your breakfast smoothie. I know, it sounds a little suspect, but give this recipe a try and you’ll see what I mean! It’s creamy, delicious and full of vitamins & minerals.

Making sure you get enough B vitamins is important because their main function is to help your body metabolize fats, proteins & carbs more efficiently. 

Everyone is different and has different nutritional and supplemental needs. But, there are some vitamins that I think everyone should get enough of; especially if you’re busy, stressed and don’t always have time to eat a wholesome diet.