Healthful Pursuit

Calci-yum Broccoli and Kale Chip Salad

January 4, 2011

First day back to work today in over 2 weeks. I’m not going to lie, it was rough. I had to wake up at 4am to get to my deep water running class + swim laps. While I never, ever mind going to the gym, today was difficult. At 2pm my body [and brain] was…

The affect of fiber on your health

January 3, 2011

This topic is near and dear to my heart. For years; unbeknownst to me, I was consuming foods that were completely devoid of nutrients, fiber included. I was frequently in and out of the hospital with bouts of digestive pain and swelling, an experience I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Doctors would recommend lactulose (a synthetic…

Immune-zing Soup

January 3, 2011

To read more on Winter inspired meals with Seasonal Eating check out my latest post on Winter: A Time of Hibernation. Recipe #1 in the Winter: A Time of Hibernation series Immune-zing Soup Many of the immune boosting soup recipes you’ll find out there are costly, contain ingredients that are hard to find and come…

Winter: A Time of Hibernation

January 3, 2011

The past few weeks were a time of celebration, family, love, and fun! You can read about holiday eating here. So now that another holiday season has come an end, what are we to do with ourselves until spring has sprung? Seasonal Eating Here in Calgary especially, we’re blessed with experiencing all four seasons. Although…

Root Chip Chicken Strips

January 1, 2011

TERRA Exotic vegetable chips contain some pretty fantastic ingredients. They are a fried chip so shouldn’t be eaten on a daily basis, but they are a great treat and an alternative to potato chips. Not to mention they are trans fat free and contain 6 root vegetables not common in our everyday diet: Taro: native…