by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 12, 2024 | Beverages, Blog
Raw Organic Cacao (as opposed to Cocoa) contains high amounts of flavonoids and antioxidants. A rich source of magnesium, helpful for lowering blood pressure and maintaining cardiovascular health, amongst many other things! It’s high in iron and is a natural mood and...
by Melanie Rathbun | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
Eating mindfully is not realistic for many of us, especially with work, busy families, physical routines, and all the other daily distractions. Here are seven simple ideas to help you establish more mindful eating habits, and perhaps start to reconnect the body and...
by Melanie Rathbun | May 12, 2023 | Blog, Stress
Picture this: You hit the snooze button one too many times, had a last minute project thrown at you at work, and then sat in an hour of evening traffic. Finally home, you breathe a sigh of relief, head into the kitchen, and decide you deserve a snack after the day...
by Melanie Rathbun | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Salads
Ingredients (Serves 2): 4 cups baby spinach (or mixed greens)1 bell pepper, chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes½ large cucumber, chopped8 oz smoked salmon, or 1 can salmon, roughly choppedDrizzle of your favourite (gluten-free, dairy-free) dressing Directions: 1. Place 2...
by Melanie Rathbun | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog, Gluten Free, Mains
Ingredients (serves 4):8 Corn Tortillas (or wrap of your choosing)1 tbsp Avocado Oil1 lb Extra Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef1/2 head Green Lettuce (small, finely chopped)2 Tomato (medium, diced) Taco seasoning:1 tbsp. paprika1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. cumin1 tsp....
by Melanie Rathbun | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog, Stress
STRESS. You can’t avoid it these days – it literally surrounds us in everyday life and virtually no one is immune to it. However, a little bit of stress is actually a good thing! It keeps us – and our neurological systems on its toes, for lack of a better...