Another year has gone and it’s the time for new goals. As 2019 starts it makes me think of all the things that I want to accomplish in the year and being more confident is one of the goals I have on my list. Now, I do have fitness related goals that I’m working towards,…
Category: Wellness
#Recipe: Keto Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
My wife and I recently switched to the Ketogenic diet (part of our New Year’s resolution to get healthier), and one of our primary cravings was for things like baked goods, especially desserts like chocolate chip cookies. Fortunately, we have a friend (Josh Rimer), who baked some delicious keto diet approved cookies for us. We…
Testing your DNA can help you better understand your health risks, ethnicity and helps you feel more connected to the world!
Both my wife and I have completed DNA tests in an effort to better understand our heritage as well as potential health risks. Nowadays, more and more people are turning to DNA testing to learn about their family history as well as feel more connected. Like us, they are often motivated to learn about ancestors…
Wellness Trends for 2019
Most new year’s resolutions are always the same: Eat healthier, get more exercise, focus more on wellness – but with so many trends and everyone looking for the next “magic pill” it’s hard to find something that resonates with you, as well as being doable. How many of us have started the year full of…
Local Spotlight: Vancouver’s own AURA Nutrition protein
How much protein do you really need per day? The science says 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but that is just a guideline for sedentary lifestyles. The right amount of protein will also depend on how active you are, your…
Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad from Wendy’s – a new Paleo-diet and keto approved menu option
I sometimes struggle to find Paleo/Keto fast-food options that are filling, taste great, use the freshest ingredients, are free of complex carbs and have a detailed breakdown of ingredients and outline the amount of protein/fats/carbs. There are a few well-known chains where you can get Paleo fast food 24 hours a day. One of these…
Paleo-diet and keto approved fast food from Starbucks
Starting in early 2018, Starbucks Canada added a new paleo/ketogenic friendly fast food option to satisfy our cravings for a quick and easy healthy breakfast. Meet “Sous Vide Egg Bites“, Starbuck’s response to customers’ requests for non-wheat based menu options. These perfectly cooked cage-free eggs prepared as Egg Bites were first introduced to the US…
3 Reasons Why You Need an Online Doctor
An apple a day, unfortunately, can’t always keep the doctor away, and at some point in our lives, we need a doctor. Since 2016, Statistics Canada has found that over 200,000 individuals in BC have no family doctor, utilizing walk-in clinics daily. I personally hate walk-in clinics – the smell, long waits, and travel inconveniences….
Paleo-diet and keto approved food from Swiss Chalet
A fun fact that you may not know about my wife is that she was employed for many years in the restaurant and foodservice industry. One of her favourite well-known chains to work for was Swiss Chalet, and to this day, whenever she feels nostalgic we visit one in order to satisfy our cravings for…
Paleo-diet and keto approved fast food from Carl’s Jr Restaurants
One of the hardest parts of following a Palaeolithic (Paleo / Wheat Belly / Keto / Ketogenic) diet, is that it’s still really hard to find suitable fast food that is free of complex carbs and grains. One chain that tries to cater to low-carb dieters is Carl’s Jr Restaurants. Not only do they offer…
Mary in Vancity 