Hi Reader, You come home from a long day and just want to collapse on the couch… …but as soon as you open the door, it’s “What’s for dinner?” Shoot. Dinner. So you start to improvise. Or order takeout. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. It’s happened to me so many times, I started a collection of quick, healthy dinner recipes. Here’s one I often share with my clients. It's simple, it's fast, it's loaded with vegan protein. And it's delicious. My omnivore husband loves it too. Tempeh...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, How are you feeling this week? I've been getting over a cold -- my first one in over two years! It finally caught up with me, and my body made it clear that I needed to slow down. So, this past week has been all about broccoli chickpea soup (thankfully, I had lots stored in the freezer!) with a few tablespoons of hemp seeds for extra protein and healthy fats, and endless mugs of hot water with lemon and fresh, grated ginger. Simple, nourishing, and exactly what I needed. Looking...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I just posted a new podcast interview with Vesanto Melina, an 82-year-old registered dietitian who co-authored the books Becoming Vegan and Plant-Powered Protein. In the interview she shared: Her thoughts on whether vegans are really getting enough protein Some easy and delicious ways to get more vegan protein into your diet The biggest challenges with menopause and weight loss What she does to thrive in her senior years, and how you can too! You can read the blog post...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I was walking through my local health food store recently and was shocked at just how many supplement options there are. No wonder everyone is so confused! Without guidance, how would you ever know which supplements to choose? So today I’m rounding up my top 5 vegan supplements that I recommend for menopause! An omega-3 supplement containing DHA and EPA – decreases inflammation and supports brain health, eye health, and mood. Magnesium bisglycinate – a natural sleep aid, important...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy New Year, Reader! 2024 was FULL of exciting things happening in both my business and personal life, and I’d love to share some updates with you! I moved to Prince George, BC, which is much more vegan-friendly than the small northern town where I was living. I am currently planning a vacation in Egypt! I released my Weight Loss Quick Start Mini-Course to help women create their personalized weight loss strategy. Here are my favourite Instagram posts from 2024: Five things vegan women...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Can you believe it’s already Fall? 🍂 This time of year, I’m ready for some warm soups and handmade, vegan scarves! Seasonal transitions are also the perfect time to step back and re-think some of your health habits. Let’s talk about how to nourish your body through the cooler months and make sure you’re staying on track with your menopause journey! If darker days leave you feeling exhausted or depressed, try the practice of early morning light exposure. For me, this means going...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Did you know that stress can cause thinning hair? "Hair loss due to stress is known as telogen effluvium. If the body is in survival mode due to stress, growing hair is not a priority because hair isn’t really necessary for survival. The hair growth cycle goes into the telogen phase while the body directs its resources to its high priorities, such as the brain and heart." Some of my favorite ways to reduce stress include: Meditation - try my one-minute water meditation Listening to...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I recently recorded a podcast with Dr. Neal Barnard and I am very excited to share it with you! We discussed the WAVS study, in which participants reduced their hot flashes by 88% by eating half a cup of boiled soybeans per day and following a low-fat vegan diet. I also asked him about: Phytoestrogens and how they compare to hormone replacement therapy How phytoestrogens affect PCOS and endometriosis How hormones in dairy products affect the body Whether men should eat soy Dr....
9 months ago • 1 min read
And she recently appeared on my podcast! Dreena is one of my favorite vegan cookbook authors (over the past two decades) and now she is also teaching a fascia method called Fascia Flo. Among the things we discussed were: How Dreena transitioned from cookbook author to Fascia FLO How overactivity impacts peri menopause How Fascia FLO nourishes the organs Why the source of your pain might surprise youHow an office job affects the body Why fitness doesn’t have to be painful Here is an excerpt:...
11 months ago • 1 min read