Next on the Intuitive Eating Series is principle #8 Respect Your Body.  I dive into this principle with Renee Hamati a Zumba instructor and Intuitive Eating Counsellor from New York.   Listen to the full episode to learn more      In this loaded episode we cover: – How do you begin to define body […]

These chewy, chocolatey Easter-themed Mini Egg cookie bars make a great activity for kids! Easy, quick, and a recipe the whole family will love. Happy Spring! The sun is shining and the world has finally begun to defrost! With the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of delicious Easter recipes, just like this one! This […]

NEW PODCAST EPISODE IS LIVE Listen here This week I review principle #7 Cope with Your Feelings With Kindness. I dive into this principle with Dr. Megan Gallagher a Clinical Psychologist at Integrated Wellness in Ottawa.           In this loaded episode we cover: What coping mechanisms are Why they are essential […]

This week on my podcast Diet Culture Dropout I review Intuitive Eating principle six which is discover the satisfaction factor. I dive into this principle with a dietitian colleague Erin Jenkins. To catch the full podcast episode click here. Why is having satisfaction with food important? As humans we have an affinity to tasty and […]

This homemade chicken parmesan recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Smothered in cheesy, tomatoey goodness, and best of all, an easy to make meal that also reheats beautifully! It is March friends! I can not believe that I am saying it- March! Spring is finally on the way, but until […]

Up next in the Intuitive Eating series is principle #5 Feel Your Fullness. I am joined with Christine McPhail. A Registered Dietitian who is also working on her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. We start to review the various aspects when working on discovering what it means to find fullness. Listen to the podcast […]

This delicious creamy carrot ginger soup will add colour to any meal. Highlighting flavours of ginger, caramelized onions, and carrot, this magical combination is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This colourful recipe makes about 6 servings of this luscious soup! Note: you will need a blender, handheld blender, or food processor for this recipe. […]

This hearty homemade chicken noodle soup is sure to bring comfort and warmth. Perfect for sick days and chilly winter nights. Just like grandma used to make! Not only is this recipe delicious but it is quick, easy, and helps use up that extra chicken in the fridge- bonus!    Note: I used leftover cooked […]

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup   This one-pot Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup is sure to warm your stomach and your heart! It is gluten free, vegetarian and may be vegan with a modification.    There is nothing like a hot soup on a chilly day- so what better to share than a collection of belly-warming recipes? […]

Come join the conversation I had with Lori Short- Zamudio a kick ass non-diet Registered Dietitian. We talk about the fourth principle of Intuitive Eating which is Challenge the Food Police on the Diet Culture Dropout Podcast. The food police are the unreasonable rules diet culture creates. The police station is housed in your brain […]