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Holiday Harmony: The Role of Root Vegetables and Warming Spices in Seasonal Grounding

Staying grounded with seasonal foods—like root vegetables and warming spices—can help restore balance and keep you moving through the holiday season with calm and energy.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024grounding, rootvegetables, warming, spices, fallComment

Roasted Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Cauliflower Soup is creamy, earthy, and packed with flavours that bring the coziness and calm we all need this time of year

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024grounding, soup, butternut squash, cauliflower, roasting, fall, recipe, Nutrition, holisticnutrition, Holistic NutritionComment

Ginger Turmeric Tea: A Holiday Hug in a Mug

Ginger Turmeric Tea is a cozy, warming drink that brings balance, supports immunity, and tastes like self-care in a mug.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024ginger, turmeric, warming, tea, grounding, Nutrition, holisticnutrition, Holistic NutritionComment

Cran-Better-For-You Cranberry Sauce: Because Thanksgiving Deserves Some Sass

You could just skip the cranberry sauce, but let’s face it—Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce is like turkey without the gobble. It’s just wrong. So, what if I told you that you could have your cranberry sauce and eat it too? Meet the hero of our holiday spread: Cran-Better-For-You Cranberry Sauce!

EatCore PotentialsOctober 11, 2024cranberry sauce, recipeComment

Top 10 Immune-Boosting Foods: Your Body's Secret Weapons Against Germs

Welcome to the ultimate flavor showdown! In one corner, we’ve got the zesty powerhouse that is citrus, and in the other, the spicy, sassy contender—ginger. Together, they form a dynamic duo that’s about to make your immune system flex like it’s training for the Olympics. Today, I’m bringing you not one, not two, but THREE immune-boosting, ginger-citrus-packed recipes that will keep you feeling strong, satisfied, and ready to karate-chop any cold that comes your way.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 23, 2024Immune System, Fall, ImmunityComment

Immune-Boosting Citrus & Ginger Quinoa Salad

Welcome to the vibrant world of salads, where greens are the stars and dressing is the life of the party! Today, we’re diving into a Citrus & Ginger Quinoa Salad that’s so refreshing, it’ll have you questioning why you ever settled for sad, wilted lettuce in the first place.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024Immunity, citrus, ginger, saladComment

Ginger-Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry with Quinoa and Broccoli

Prepare yourself for the culinary mashup you didn’t know you needed: Ginger-Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry with Quinoa and Broccoli! It's the meal that’ll have your kitchen smelling so good, even your neighbors might “accidentally” knock on the door to borrow some sugar... right around dinnertime.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024ginger, citrus, stir-fry, quinoa, broccoliComment

Immune-Boosting Citrus and Ginger Chicken Soup

Welcome to the cozy corner of culinary delights, where we’re about to whip up a bowl of Citrus and Ginger Chicken Soup that’s so comforting, it could rival your grandma’s hugs! This isn’t just any soup; it’s the kind of warm embrace you need on those days when you feel like a human snowman wrapped in blankets.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024Immunity, citrus, ginger, chicken soupComment

Hot Weather Nutrition Tips

Managing heat-induced appetite changes requires understanding the body’s response to high temperatures and implementing practical strategies to maintain nutritional balance.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueAugust 8, 2024Krista, heat, hydration, eating, appetite, meal planning, balance, Holistic Nutrition, holisticnutrition, hot weatherComment

Simple Recipes for Homemade Electrolyte Drinks

If you're engaging in high-intensity activities for extended periods, a homemade electrolyte drink can provide the necessary hydration and electrolyte replenishment without the added sugars and artificial flavours found in store-bought options.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueAugust 8, 2024Holistic Nutrition, holisticnutrition, heat, electrolyte, homemade, lemon, coconut, lime, honey, mint, dehydration, hydration, sugar, recipe, recipesComment

Vegan Banana Ice Cream

This healthy, dairy-free treat is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, providing a delicious way to stay cool while boosting your protein intake.

Nutrition, Eat, KristaKrista LevesqueJuly 5, 2024krista, soup, spring, nettles, foraging, wildfoodComment

Vegan Super Salad

June in BC is characterized by longer days and abundant sunshine, which means it’s the ideal time for enjoying fresh, nutrient-dense salads.

Nutrition, Eat, KristaKrista LevesqueJune 11, 2024krista, soup, spring, nettles, foraging, wildfoodComment

Magnesium Supplements: Which One is Right for You?

Magnesium is a vital mineral that supports numerous bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and bone health. The type of magnesium you choose can significantly impact its effectiveness and the specific health benefits you experience.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueJune 7, 2024supplement, krista, Nutrition, holisticnutrition, Holistic Nutrition, magnesiumComment

Food for Thought: Nutrition’s Role in Enhancing Mental Wellness

As we continue to explore and understand the intricate relationship between diet and mental health, the evidence becomes increasingly clear: the foods we choose to consume have a powerful impact on our emotional and cognitive well-being. Let's make every meal an opportunity to nourish both our body and mind.

Krista, Eat, Mind, Nutrition, ThinkKrista LevesqueMay 9, 2024mental health, Nutrition, Holistic Nutrition, diet, gut, moodComment

Spring Nettle Soup

Stinging Nettle, a vibrant wild edible is a nutritious powerhouse and loves growing on the West Coast.

Nutrition, Eat, KristaKrista LevesqueMay 8, 2024krista, soup, spring, nettles, foraging, wildfoodComment

IBS Awareness Month: How Probiotics Can Help Soothe Your Symptoms

Although different factors can cause and contribute to IBS, there is increasing evidence that a major cause might be related to the microbes living in our gut. Probiotics, when you have enough of them, may provide health benefits to those with IBS.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueApril 4, 2024krista, ibs, probiotic, holisticnutritionComment

Celebrate World Health Day: April 7th

World Health Day is celebrated globally every April 7th, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It's a day dedicated to highlighting a specific health theme to enhance global health awareness. This year, the theme "My Health, My Right" underscores the universal right to health, asserting that everyone should have access to the care they need, when they need it, right in the heart of their community.

Eat, Krista, Nutrition, Move, ThinkKrista LevesqueMarch 25, 2024krista, Eat, Food, holisticnutritionComment

Roasted Beet and Carrot with Arugula Salad

In this recipe, I combine the flavours of winter with emerging spring greens. This salad combines the earthy sweetness of beets and carrots with the peppery taste of arugula, while also a powerhouse of nutrition.

Nutrition, Eat, KristaKrista LevesqueMarch 25, 2024kristaComment

The Vital Role of B Vitamins in Brain Health

B vitamins are for their critical role in brain health, influencing energy production, DNA/RNA synthesis and repair, and the synthesis of various neurochemicals.

Krista, Eat, NutritionKrista LevesqueMarch 1, 2024kristaComment