Do you want to impress your friends and family with homemade crackers that are only made with 3 ingredients and are healthy? Are you on a diet and want a high protein and low carb snack? I have one of the best kept secret recipes to share with you today. If you love crispy savory…
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Recap: BC Seafood Festival 2019 Launch Party
Comox Valley once again is the host to the annual BC Seafood Festival June 7-16, 2019. In its 13th year, the BC Seafood Festival is Western Canada’s largest seafood festival. This delicious seafood event welcomes some of the best chefs in BC, showcasing and educating participants on buying and consuming BC’s sustainable seafood. I had…
LOW CALORIE TOMATO BISQUE #RECIPE
I’m always searching for new ways to fill my cravings for delicious meals while dieting which is hard for me because I’m not a big fan of vegetables. However, I found this amazing “20-Minute Healthy Tomato Bisque Soup” recipe by Fit Foodie Finds (link: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/20-minute-healthy-tomato-bisque-soup/). The best part is that I could eat so much…
Choosing the Right Foods can Help You Lose Weight!
At its most basic level, losing weight comes down to calories in calories out. This means the calories you eat must be less than the calories that you burn; therefore, losing weight can be really challenging considering that the best tasting foods are often very high in calories. This goes double if you are someone…
Paleo-Diet Approved Fast Food From Ricky’s Restaurant
My wife and I are finally on the same page when it comes to eating healthy. We both want to lose weight, get fit, improve our energy levels and reduce the impact of stress whilst becoming more focused and alert. Part of this change is adopting a ketogenic (keto) and paleo-friendly diet. For those of…
The Wellness Show Returns to Vancouver on February 2 – 3 #Contest
With January half-way done, some of us may be finding it a tad hard to keep the new year’s resolutions we made ourselves. Fear not, if you’re looking for help staying committed to a healthier and better you, attending this year’s Wellness Show might be the inspiration you’re looking for. This year’s show offerings include…
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…
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…
The New vegan, All Plant Based Menu at Rocky Mountain Flatbread
Rocky Mountain Flatbread has added a new vegan, plant-based menu to their existing offerings at their Vancouver restaurants. The All plant-based menu features appetizers, artisan pizzas, soups, salads and organic pasta with gluten-wise alternatives available for the pastas and flatbread. This local Vancouver eatery has a long-standing commitment to farm to table practices; and all of their…
Mary in Vancity 