It's not news that stress can have widespread, unexpected effects on your body. It's been linked to illness and increased inflammation, it can negatively affect gut health, and YUP - you guessed it - it can affect your hormones. Ladies, this may not matter to you right now if you're enjoying the child-free life... but if and when you decide you want to start a family, it can be a little bit of a problem. Many women don't run into this problem until they start trying to have kids and it's not … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Improve Fertility while Stressed
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What a Nutritionist Eats in a Day
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
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)
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