When I tell people that I'm a nutritionist, they automatically expect me to be a kale-worshiping, veggie-loving, anti-sugar professional who they need to defend their food choices to. That, or they are super curious about how and what I eat, if I "cheat", if I have pizza, and if sugar is part of my diet. This post is intended to dispel any of these myths and set the record straight: I might be a nutritionist, but I'm not perfect. Here's what a nutritionist eats in a day, Kelly-style. I might be … [Read more...] about What a Nutritionist Eats in a Day
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Recipe: Healthy “Nutella” Smoothie (Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
When I was a kid, I'd put Nutella on everything. Toast, ice cream, s'mores, marshmallows, cookies, pancakes. If your stomach hurts reading that, so does mine. But it didn't back then! As a nutritionist, I have mostly said goodbye to Nutella. These days I prefer to fill my plate with nutrient-dense foods; however, sometimes I still have a craving for Nutella. Enter this delicious, healthy "Nutella" smoothie - without the Nutella! While Nutella isn't the worst thing in the world, it's largely … [Read more...] about Recipe: Healthy “Nutella” Smoothie (Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
Mindful Eating 101: 8 Tips for Beginners
Chances are you've heard of mindful eating, but you may not really understand what it means or what it's referring to. The whole idea of "Mindfulness" is such a popular topic these days. Being mindful about something is bringing awareness to it. We tend to be distracted in our day-to-day lives because we're doing too many things at once. We miss things, ignore things, and forget to appreciate things. Yes, this can even include our food. When was the last time you ate at the dinner … [Read more...] about Mindful Eating 101: 8 Tips for Beginners
Recipe: How to Make Chocolate at Home! (simple, healthy, raw, vegan)
Do you dream in chocolate? Do you have to have it on a daily basis? Does chocolate give you life? Basically I'm asking... are you a chocolate person? If you are, you know the pain of running out of your favourite chocolate bar. But what if I told you I have a solution? This article is going to teach you how to make chocolate at home. That's right folks! No - it's not going to be the exact same as a chocolate bar. But it's made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably have in … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Chocolate at Home! (simple, healthy, raw, vegan)
Recipe: Paleo Breakfast Muffins (sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, vegan)
I've been experimenting in the kitchen again. I can't help it. When I find new things, I like to test them out in different ways. Recently I was sent this tigernut flour from Healthy Planet, and wasn't sure what to do with it... until inspiration struck! I've been looking for a reason to revamp my Nut & Seed Loaf into muffins, so this gave me the perfect opportunity! The tigernut flour's nutty flavour lends itself well to this recipe, making delicious and nutritious paleo breakfast … [Read more...] about Recipe: Paleo Breakfast Muffins (sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, vegan)
Recipe: Strawberries & Cream Smoothie
When was the last time you had dessert for breakfast? You could go the traditional route and enjoy waffles, pancakes or crepes. Or you could just whip up a smoothie, throw some boosters in that smoothie, and feel good about eating a highly nutrition "dessert" for breakfast. That's exactly how I feel about this strawberries and cream smoothie that's been rocking my world lately. Why a smoothie? If you know me, you know I'm a smoothie addict and I like to enjoy my smoothie every … [Read more...] about Recipe: Strawberries & Cream Smoothie