by Melanie Rathbun | Mar 12, 2021 | Beverages, Blog
Ingredients (serves 2): 8 cups of water3/8 tsp of dried Lavender buds3/8 tsp of dried Chamomile Flowers1 tsp of dried Peppermint Leaves Brew It Yourself Combine the dried chamomile, lavender and mint in a tea infuser. Steep in hot water for at least 5 minutes, or...
by Melanie Rathbun | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Dinner, Mains, Paleo, Slow Cooker
Ingredients (serves 6): 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 lbs Stewing Beef (sliced into bite-size pieces)1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar2 cups Baby Carrots1 Sweet Onion (diced)2 1/2 cups Mushrooms (sliced)1 cup Beef Broth1/2 tbsp Dried Thyme1 tbsp Sea Salt1/2 tbsp Black...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Often overlooked, the rutabaga is a root vegetable that can be mistaken for a turnip. Purple and white turnips are usually two or three inches in diameter, but a rutabaga with its brownish white color is twice that size. Have you tried this wonderful vegetable? If...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Inflammation has is a trending topic in the health & wellness world lately, and for good reason… According to LiveScience, “inflammation is a vital part of the immune system’s response to injury and infection. It is the body’s way of signaling the...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, Exercise
You don’t have to go far to hear about the amazing life-changing benefits of a workout. You can boost your mood, strengthen your heart and your biceps in only 30 minutes a day! But, what if your regular fitness routine started to actually hurt you instead of help you?...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 5, 2021 | Blog, Desserts, Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo, Snacks, Treats, Vegan
Ingredients (12 small sized fat bombs or 6-8 large): ½ cup almond butter (or your favourite nut butter of choice)¼ cup coconut oil3 Tbsp cocoa powder½ tsp vanilla extract1 tsp raw honey Directions: 1. Arrange small/large baking cups on a plate or a small baking sheet...