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…
Tag: healthy snacks
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…
Healthy Foodies are KRAVEing KRAVE Jerky
I am a snacker. There, I said it! I am constantly hungry and am a big fan of snacking. But what is a girl to do when you want a satisfying snack that will not derail you from your fitness journey? For me, the answer is jerky, it’s portable, keeps for a long time, and…
Happy Snacking with Naked Snacks
I have a love/hate relationship with snacking. Everyday around 2pm I get the craving for something tasty. Sweet, savoury, it doesn’t matter. I always end up reaching for the first thing closest to me: the usual culprits are either a chocolate bar or a bag of chips. Let’s face it. 2pm when the craving hits…
Yonanas – Not Just for Desserts
I was given a new Yonanas machines to test out at home. As a mom of a two-year old, I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to introduce healthy food into Dylan’s routine. I found the Yonanas machine to be the perfect solution to get my son to eat a variety of healthy fruits….
Boosting Smoothie Bowl with Gojoy Berries Recipe
Smoothies are a wonderful thing. They can be a meal on-the-go or a mid-afternoon energy boost. It all depends on what you add in your blender. I tend to go for the exact same mix every morning: a banana, nut mylk, some sort of leafy green, chia seeds (or a form of omega-3’s), natural peanut…
5 Foods that are Silently Killing You
Everyone deserves an occasional indulgence, but if you want to optimize your health, and still fit in your skinny jeans, these foods are a no, no, no. 1. Pop Soda pops can create chaos for your body! They’re not friendly to your skin, check out the display from LA Dental Town showing just how bad it…
Make Movie Night Popcorn Indiana Night!
Winter is the perfect time to catch up on movie favourites, and a good movie demands good popcorn. Enter Indiana Popcorn. Their line of popcorn includes all natural kettle corn, movie theatre, cinnamon sugar, age white cheddar and all natural sea salt – with new flavours being added all the time! They’re also gluten…
Hydrate this summer with O.N.E Coconut Water
This last week has been crazy hot! And with no relief in sight, we all need to give hydration some serious thought. Did you know that coconut water is high in potassium, contains antioxidants, and its low in calories, carbohydrates and fat? That’s why, coconut water makes a great sports/energy drink and a delicious thirst…
Clif MOJO from Clif Bar & Company
A portable snack is a safe way to fuel your body good. Getting stuck without one can drive you into, well, a drive-thru…ick! I had the pleasure of testing out the new Clif MOJO from Clif Bar & Company and man-oh-man, they are GOOD! The fact that they’re made with at least 70 percent organic…
Mary in Vancity 