Whole Body Joy

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Back to school and crazy schedules, but these recipes should make mealtimes easier on everyone. Yum!

The Lancet just published a huge study analyzing macronutrients (carbs, fats & proteins) effects on health and mortality. The findings? Diets high in carbohydrates are associated with an almost 25% increase in mortality. Fat intake has NO EFFECT on cardiovascular health, and saturated fat has a protective effect against strokes. Time to rethink what youve been taught and embrace whole, unprocessed foods.

Yikes... can you identify added sugar when reading food labels? Its sometimes cleverly disguised.

The answer for most things, we are finding out, resides in the gut bacteria. Feed yourself well

If you love coconut but dont love the sugar crash... these look amazing!

Playing in the dirt is good for you ;)

Powerful benefits of chia seeds!

Embarking on an anti-inflammatory diet? Check out this food pyramid for help!

Big changes are coming to Canadas Food Guide, and heres your chance to participate in the consultations. Have your say by clicking the link below! http://www.foodguideconsultation.ca/

Hot weathers just around the corner, supposedly.. so in case youre sick of chugging water, here are some fruits that will help you stay hydrated! http://www.alive.com/food/wet-your-whistle/

No cooking required! For the next time its 1000 degrees out

Some good news from Denmark!

Golden Milk Frappuccino. Anti inflammatory, vegan, and so easy to make. Check it out!

Considering switching to a plant based diet? Check out this webinar for more info!

Something useful to tuck away for when cold season comes around again!

Happy Friday! Always a good reminder.

Be a kombucha. [Via Real Food Whole Health]

Have you tried treating a skin condition with diet? What has been your experience?

Going vegan, or did you just run out of eggs? This is a handy little guide to replacing them!

Our gut is the starting point for health, or disease. We are just scratching the surface as we learn more conditions affected by our gut bacteria. Feed them well!

cause we all can relate sometimes...

FREE online summit starting today. All about healing the gut. Worth tuning in, if you are struggling with an autoimmune condition. Sign up!

Breakfast this week? Sounds good to me! Whats your favorite make-ahead breakfast for rushed weekday mornings?

A veggie alternative thats sure to be delicious!

In case you missed it: saturated fat is not the devil weve been taught to believe it is. Sugar, on the other hand? yeah. Not looking good. "... the sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to shape the debate around heart disease, sugar and fat."

Ive always thought my trick of lemon juice was the best, but this is enough proof for me!

Get chopping! Some good tricks for fruits that are a total pain to deal with sometimes.

Such a great little video!! If youre looking for a really cool, coherent explanation of how the microbiome works and how the food we eat affects us, take a look!

Dessert? Yes, please!

Suffering with an autoimmune condition? The answer, as with so many things, we are learning, may be in the gut! "We know that gut microbiota are altered by stress, antibiotics, high-fat diet, and a overly clean environment, University of Texas associate professor of pediatrics and gastroenterology Dr. Yuying Liu, who has conducted research on gut bacteria and autoimmunity, recently told The Huffington Post. It is reasonable to postulate that lifestyle interventions could help to prevent or treat autoimmune diseases.

4 ways to make nut "milk" for a dairy-free alternative! FULL RECIPES: http://bzfd.it/2orJ8qE

Spring weather calls for muffins! Zucchini, blueberry, gluten free and dairy free deliciousness.

Is it summer yet? :)

Happy Friday! Feeling like a spring smoothie? Here are a few yummy recipes!