It’s easy to get in a smoothie rut during the winter months as our body doesn’t crave cold and water-dense ingredients. We’d rather be eating heavier, warming foods when the temperatures are below zero. Now that we are in April we are awaiting May flowers, listening to birds sing and ditching the snow tires. Fresh, colourful, and light are some of the words that come to mind when I think about Spring. It’s the time we reconnect with nature and our bodies. It’s important that we help our bodies to “spring clean” and eliminate lingering toxins and other elements that…
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There’s nothing that makes me happier as a mom (and a Nutritionist) then when my kids eat well. The Polka Dot Plate blog shows you a glimpse into my world as a mom instilling excitement and education into my four year old about healthy food.
Within the past four years we’ve been through many dietary changes. One day he loves eggs, the next day he HATES them. At two, he would happily eat sardines for breakfast (true story), but now Sardines are soooo not happening. Like all aspects of parenting, getting my son to eat healthy foods has taken creativity,…
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Check us out in the Town Crier Leaside-Rosedale
Don’t take their word for it come by as see for yourself!
Located in Mountain Bean Coffee Co. 660 Eglinton Ave East Toronto (Bayview & Eglinton)
10 Health-Designed Fresh Juices & Smoothies
Healthy Snacks
Wraps & Sprouted Salads
Weekly specials
Private & Group Grocery Tours
Individual Consults
Wellness Seminars…
It’s fun to explore a variety of different foods and restaurants, but keep in mind these nutrition no-no’s when you eat-out!
1) Drinking liquids with our meal. Drinking too much when eating dilutes digestive enzymes and slows down digestion leading to bloating, gas, etc.
Eating Correction: no more pop, or other carbonated beverages. Drink only 1/2 glass of room temp water if you must drink. Try drinking 1/2 hour before and 45-1 hour after a meal
2) Improper Food Combining : Stop eating fruit after a meal! Eating fruit with or after a starch or a protein can cause fermentation…
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Miranda on Princess…
