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What I’m doing right now to stay healthy
Staying healthy is certainly on our minds these days so I thought I’d share what I’m doing to ensure I stay ‘ON FORM’. I’ve chosen these things specifically because they are proven to block Interleuken-6 (IL-6) inflammation, which is how COVID-19 affects our bodies....
Top 5 supplements for Vegans
Sharing the love for my vegan friends. I recently completed a therapeutic nutrition course and thought it would be helpful to put together a list of key nutrients that are commonly lacking in vegan diets. As a Health Coach, I recommend you visit your doctor and get...
Thinking of starting the New Year off with a cleanse?
My advice is to think again... After the holidays when we often overeat and overindulge, following a cleanse or a detox may seem like a good idea to get back on track, or even kick start some weight loss. There are a multitude of detoxes and cleanses available on the...
Chicken Bone Broth
Yield: Approximately 2.5-3 litres Ingredients: 1 whole free-range chicken gizzards from 1 chicken (optional) 2-4 chicken feet (optional) 3.5 litres water 30 ml (2 Tbsp.) apple cider vinegar 1 large onion, halved 2 carrots coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely...
Janice’s Top Jet Lag Busters
Before and during your flight • Try to get 5-10 minutes of morning sunlight on your skin and in your eyes even if it is cloudy. If it is still dark, use the Joovv light for 10 minutes. • Stay hydrated – 250ml of water every hour of your flight • No caffeine after...
Janice’s Top Stress Busters
Daytime • 5-10 minutes of morning sunlight (7-10am) on your skin and in your eyes even if it is cloudy • Stay hydrated throughout the day • Chew your food until it is liquid (50 chews each bite) • No caffeine after 2pm • Short walk after meals • Bare feet on the grass...
Meal Preparation Guidelines
Many people find it hard to find the time to eat healthy and I understand this can be an issue if you are super busy, or not experienced in the kitchen and feel like you have limited knowledge of foods and what to do with them. It is true that preparation does take a...
Janice’s Vitality Smoothie
Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond, flax or coconut milk ½ cup ice (optional, this will make your smoothie thicker) 1 cup frozen berries 2 scoops vanilla flavored vegan protein powder 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds 2 Tbsp. avocado,...