Simple Sautéed Kale Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.Raw kale can be bitter and frankly quite too chewy so eating it raw is no fun.Heat (and massaging) tenderises the kale's tough fibres and reduces the bitterness, and when sautéed with flavourful ingredients, the kale takes on the delicious flavours. A simple way to enjoy your kale and don't be afraid to experiment.Some of the best [...]
Boost Your Mood With Exercise If you are feeling a bit down in the dumps, you must give exercise a try. It is believed to be that exercise releases serotonin, which is a chemical that controls how we feel and our mood. Increased levels of this chemical make you feel better. Conversely, a lack of serotonin may cause depression. At the very least, it could be responsible for why [...]
10 Steps to Create an Exercise Habit It can get really frustrating when you know what you want to do, and even should do, but you can’t get yourself to do it. Exercising regularly is something that we all know that we should be doing, yet few of us seem to be able to build that consistent habit.If you can create an exercise habit, you’ll never have to try [...]
7 Sure-Fire tips for Sleeping Well It’s normal to have trouble falling asleep when you have had some major life changes to deal with. You may find that you lie down exhausted by it all, but then your mind just won’t shut down so that you can rest. We have all had this happen at one time or another in life and here are some things that you can [...]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding This is one of those recipes that surprises you with how rich creamy and delicious it tastes! It takes literally minutes to throw this together, and it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats your body needs. You can turn this into a vegan recipe by replacing the honey with pure maple syrup. Note: it tastes even better after it’s chilled for a few hours. (makes [...]
Goal Setting Boosts Your Chances of Success Setting goals is an important part of life. Without them you won't be able to recognise success or achievement or what needs to be adjusted. By knowing your goals, it tells you what you want to achieve and why it's important to you.You have a to have a why for why your doing it. While not all goals are equal they do [...]
Beet & Cashew Dip Who doesn't love beets I know I sure do and they are so very tasty and can be eaten so many different ways.Just remember when handling beets I recommend putting on gloves to handle them.I have been known to forget myself and walk around with pink hands for days. So let us get to it and be sure to let me know if you like [...]
Gratitude journaling is very common these days and even with us fitness trainers helping people to improve their health, fitness,and wellness believe it helps our clients in their life and reaching their goals. There are lots of studies out there that have shown the benefits to journaling for mental and physical health. If you are considering this could be something that could help you especially if you have some [...]
Mushrooms Berkeley (Makes 4-6 servings) 1 lb (450 g) fresh mushrooms, cleaned and halved 2 medium yellow or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large sweet onion, diced ½ cup (225 g) grass-fed butter or coconut oil 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ cup (95 g) coconut sugar ¾ cup (175 ml) red wine Pink Himalayan salt and fresh cracked pepper Melt the butter [...]
Learning to express yourself through creativity is a great way to learn to live more in the moment than in the past or future. It’s difficult to focus on anything but the present when your brain is actively involved in creating, and this is one of the ways you can live a healthier, more balanced, more fulfilling life overall. There are a so many ways to begin expressing yourself [...]
