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Butterfly in the Garden Baked Potato
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to eat their vegetables. Having fun with your food and making it visually appealing can make a big difference. Also try including your little ones in the cooking process. Having them connect with the food makes it more likely that they will want to try it. This…
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Protein For Vegans: What You Need to Know
If I had a dollar for every time someone said “You obviously don’t get enough protein”, or “How can you have enough protein without consuming meat”, I’d have a pretty penny. The truth is plant based protein is plentiful! Before we get into vegan protein sources lets go through a basic understanding of what protein…
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Sweet Dreams are Made of This
67% of people struggle with sleep at least once a week. 27% of people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, I am one of those people. I can toss and turn for hours before finally falling asleep, making me frustrated, which makes it even more difficult to drift off. Who can relate? I’ve also…
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Plant Power Nourish Bowl
V+          Makes: 2 servings          Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients 1 cup Quiona 1 cup Frozen Edamame 1 Tomato 24 Baby Carrots 1 cup Fresh Spinach Directions Cook Quiona (see directions for cooking it here) Boil Edamame for a few minutes until tender Once quiona has finished cooking, remove from heat and remove lid. Fluff grains…
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Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: My first experiences as an animal activist
April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Month This morning (after working nights) I will be attending a pre sentence report for of one of the worst cases of Animal Cruelty in Canadian history to help show that the public DOES care about neglect and cruelty to animals. Over 1500 pigs died due to complete neglect from…
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Pet Safety: Using Essential Oils Safely with Dogs and Cats
With the renewed interest in essential oils over the last few years it is no surprise that pet owners are curious to see if the oils that have helped them so much can also help their furry friends. The short answer is yes they can. Some are rightly concerned that their beloved pets may become…
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7 Ways I Manage Endometriosis Naturally
After years of going from doctor to doctor I was FINALLY diagnosed with Endometriosis. After the initial surge of relief from finally being diagnosed, I felt scared, helpless and had a lot of questions (even after speaking with a gynecologist). I continued with the suggestions made by my natural path and continued to do my…
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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet (Lifestyle) Quick Guide
There are two types of inflammation; acute and chronic. Acute comes quickly and leaves fairly fast while chronic inflammation lasts much longer (months or even years). A poor diet, stress and sedentary lifestyle can all contribute to the latter. Chronic inflammation has been proven to lead to and aggravate many diseases and conditions including but…
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I AM 1 in 10: My Struggle Endometriosis
1 in 10 women have it, and I am one of them. March is Endometriosis awareness month, which is very important because it is VERY underdiagnosed. Many women go 10+ years in excruciating pain without figuring out the cause. Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of…
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A Nature Lovers Honeymoon Dream: Island Spirits
Lets take it back to 2015 when I got married. We had planned to go to the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon, but were not able to so decided to not have a honeymoon yet. Instead, a couple days after our wedding we went on a little trip to Saubo Beach with my family. While…
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