Introduction When it comes to healthy eating we generally have some ideas of what to do, but actually doing it, and doing it consistently is usually the challenge. If this sounds familiar, let us consider a new way of incorporating healthy eating through habit stacking. This method was made popular by the book “Atomic Habits”ContinueContinue reading “Transform Your Diet with Habit Stacking”
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Eating Rice with PCOS: Tips for a Balanced Diet
“Can I eat rice with PCOS?” I hear this question all the time. PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a common syndrome affecting 8 to 13% of women worldwide, with a majority of them going undiagnosed. It not only affects their hormonal health, but it also has metabolic consequences as well. Due to its complex nature,ContinueContinue reading “Eating Rice with PCOS: Tips for a Balanced Diet”
6 Tips for Meal Planning
It’s the new year and you’re determined to improve your health one way or another. You have probably started a new exercise routine, paid for a gym membership or booked the doctor’s appointment, but the thought of improving your diet is still a little daunting to you. I’m here to help. One of the mainContinueContinue reading “6 Tips for Meal Planning”
How to Enjoy Christmas Cake with PCOS or Type 2 Diabetes
One of my fondest Christmas memories is baking Christmas (fruit) cake with mommy a few days before Christmas dinner. The act of baking, tasting our creation, then sharing it with my entire family will always bring joy to my heart. However, enjoying the cake is a little tricky while living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)ContinueContinue reading “How to Enjoy Christmas Cake with PCOS or Type 2 Diabetes”
The Best Protein Powders for PCOS
Protein powders provide a quick and easy way to get protein when you’re on the go, need a pre-workout snack or just trying to get in your requirements for the day. The question then becomes, which one is best for you. Women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) usually have a high amount of androgensContinueContinue reading “The Best Protein Powders for PCOS”
Berry Chia Smoothie
I’ve been having fun with making cold drink recipes lately, especially using TEA as the base. Here are some benefits of using teas as your regular beverages: Low calories Rich in anti-oxidants Powerful anti-inflammatories Boosts our immune systems In this recipe I used Wild Berry Zinger tea with hibiscus, rosehips and citrus flavours which areContinueContinue reading “Berry Chia Smoothie”
Iced Tea Recipe
Beat the summer heat and balance your blood sugar at the same time with this super simple iced tea recipe INGREDIENTS (2 servings) 2 cups spearmint tea 1 cup coconut water 1 ounce lime juice 2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener (or stevia) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional) DIRECTIONS Boil 2 cups of water, then addContinueContinue reading “Iced Tea Recipe”
Jerk Chicken Pasta
Let’s not even bother with the preamble! This recipe is everything!! LOL I’ve used green vegetables, coconut milk and Greek yogurt BUT WAIT, trust me it’s really creamy, spicy and flavourful. Don’t take my word for it. Try it yourself. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4 – so great for meal prep) 1 lb chicken (cut into stripsContinueContinue reading “Jerk Chicken Pasta”
Healthy, Creamy, Easy Chocolate Milkshake
Summer is ‘slowly’ approaching and I’ve found myself visiting Starbucks twice in the last two weeks for their Mocha Frappuccino (an icy chocolate, coffee drink). Now mind you, that may not be often, but I know myself, and I know this will soon become a habit that I just can’t shake. So when I gotContinueContinue reading “Healthy, Creamy, Easy Chocolate Milkshake”
6 TIPS TO CHANGE YOUR DIET
One thing this pandemic has drove home for me is that we truly have no control over anything other than ourselves. That may be as scary as it is liberating, but what are we going to do with all this newly realized power over our lives and the decisions we make? Will we hand itContinueContinue reading “6 TIPS TO CHANGE YOUR DIET”