I have been trying to quit the habit of late-night snacking. I never had this habit until the baby. I never even stayed up late, since I am an early riser. The problem is, our little one is an early riser, too, which means that late nights are my only time I can be on…
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3 smoothies for healthy digestion (+ayurvedic tips to boost metabolism)
You might know from my posts on Instagram and Facebook that I like my smoothies. But I keep hearing from folks that smoothies give them indigestion. They suffer from stomach aches, bloat, and other digestion problems. This article is for those looking for digestion-friendly smoothies. I take an Ayurvedic approach because, for Ayurveda, digestion is…
Your toddler will love veggies!
You know, I LOVE my child. I love him so much that it hurts. He’s my favourite little human- incredibly funny, smart, cute and loving. His loving-kindness is such that I am humbled every day, because of him. What is more, he has taught me things from day one! The gorgeous and proud smile he…
Oil-free, dairy-free, and still yummy? Detox-friendly sauces, dips, dressings.
I’m done with my book. I sent it to the publisher a few weeks ago, and everything is fine- so far (knock on the wood!). I even picked an image and a template for the cover. So, no more sleepless night, right? Wrong. It has been another loud night in the neighbourhood, and I could…
10 detox-friendly soup ideas: Oil free, gluten free, vegan
I got inspired to write this post by Ashley, a lovely member of the Your Super group on Facebook, who asked me about detox-friendly soup ideas. You know, it’s winter in our part of the world, and one might not always want a juice or a smoothie to “reset” their system. I totally get that….
How I stopped emotional eating, and how you can, too!
Imagine feeling wonderful every time you have a meal because you never eat more than you need, and only eat when you are hungry. No guilt, no shame; not “heavy” or “sick”. Imagine that every meal is a blessing which fuels your body and feeds your mind. Imagine not obsessing over food, not being controlled…
Sweet, savory and kiddo-friendly: chickpeas for everyone
I’m back! For all the new mamas out there, I want to repeat what I shared on Instagram recently: It does get better. In general. There is still sleep deprivation. The infamous separation anxiety. Plus, you probably won’t have much time for yourself until the little one starts college! It’s kind of a roller coaster,…
clean products for big appetites
Let me tell you one thing: I had no idea what hunger meant until I started breastfeeding. I always had a big appetite (it’s a family thing). Then came the pregnancy hunger everyone was warning me about. But none of that can compare to the breastfeeding hunger. All of a sudden, this mama found herself…
tastiest skin food, Ready in minutes!
Hindsight is a great thing, isn’t it? But it’s not much help at this point in my life. Hindsight, I should have prepared for the postpartum period as much as I did for the birthing process. I had a wonderful birthing experience, as I talk about here. But as I kiiiiind of touch on here,…
Gluten-free, vegan, chocolate-chip cookies
Hello, chocolate and coconut lovers! Fellow preggo ladies: I will soon share with you recipes with dates, because, apparently, dates are SO good for us. But for now, to satisfy those chocolate and sweet cravings, a delicious cookie recipe is in order. Got coconut? I don’t know about you, but coconut flour is my absolute…
