Month: March 2012

Not our Average Sunday…

Not our Average Sunday…

Kevin and I headed into the city yesterday afternoon to attend the Calgary Health Show using a pair of tickets I won on Facebook. We generally spend our Sundays hanging out in our pj’s, having pancakes for lunch, maybe indulging in a light nap in the afternoon, and if we’re feeling up to it, bath…

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Living Open, Connected and Vulnerable

Living Open, Connected and Vulnerable

To read more on the living series; a selection of lessons I learned in India, be sure to check out living every moment, and living fearless. The ability to feel connected is coded in us on a neurological level. It’s what gives us purpose, meaning and ultimately the reason why we’re all here. Knowing this…

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5 minute Breakfast Cup-cake

5 minute Breakfast Cup-cake

Sometimes all I want for breakfast is a bowl of apple sauce drenched in cinnamon and ground flax. I know it sounds gross; and I’m sure you’re already imagining how awful it may look, but it’s slop factor has never stopped me from slurping it up for breakfast on the daily. Placing it’s swamp-esque features…

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Meal Plan Subscription Program

Meal Plan Subscription Program

There’s nothing I love more than whole food meals, simple recipes and helping others feel good about what they’re eating. As a nutrition educator, I connect with hundreds of people that are searching for the key to optimize their health in the most simplest way possible. Many of us are interested in living a healthy…

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Flavors of India: Pineapple Payasam (sweet pineapple pudding)

Flavors of India: Pineapple Payasam (sweet pineapple pudding)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Aloo Palak, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. Everyone thought I was crazy for going to India. They warned me about theft, feared for my safety, and were genuinely concerned when I told them I hated Indian food. How could someone that hates…

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OJ Lean + Green

OJ Lean + Green

He’s a cold, cough and flu, immune fighting machine. Rich in vitamins and minerals, he has health-promoting phytonutrients and flavonoids to pump your guts full of powerful antioxidant protection. He’ll serve and protect, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside your cells. He has so much Vitamin A…

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Rise Bar Review + Giveaway

Rise Bar Review + Giveaway

Congratulations to Linda, the winner of the Rise Bar giveaway! Thanks to everyone for participating, this was by far the most successful giveaway we’ve had here on Healthful Pursuit. Stay tuned in a for another tasty giveaway that will be open for everyone to join! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohhhh what do we have here? Why it’s a…

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Flavors of India: Aloo Palak (potato + spinach curry)

Flavors of India: Aloo Palak (potato + spinach curry)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Payasam Pudding, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. Pure, natural, flavorful, colorful, exciting and rich are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about my food experience in India. All of the ingredients were straight from the source,…

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10 Yummies I Missed Out On

10 Yummies I Missed Out On

I’ve finally had the time to open my Google reader and sift through the +500 blog posts I missed while I was away. Sure, I could have just marked it all as read and continued on, but I had this sneaking suspicion that I’d regret not having a peak at all the delicious food that…

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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Out of all the things I missed while I was in India – hot showers, blankets (it’s too hot to sleep with any but I missed the cuddle factor), and my kitchen, cookies were at the top of the list. Always. If you’re not allergic to gluten, you can find countless biscuits and cookie-like treats…

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