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Raising Money To Cure Breast Cancer? Read This First

I like to believe that the Canadian Cancer Society and the hundreds of other organizations like them have the best intentions with their work. I am not insensitive to those of you who have had success from treatment, and perhaps you or...

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Passionflower for Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia

I first discovered the beauty and magic of passionflower the first time I visited St. Lucia in 2004. I had known for awhile that passionflower had wonderfully calming effects, but I’d never witnessed how stunning and unique it was in...

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8 Kale Chip Recipes and How To Make The Best Kale Chips

Over the summer I posted a confession on Facebook about all of the healthy foods nutritionists and wellness experts claim to love, but I can’t stand. There were things like zucchini noodles (they are nothing like actual noodles!) and chamomile...

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Bay Leaf Tea Makes The Tummy Sing

La la di dah di dah daaaaaah!

That is the sound of joy in my tummy. Raise your hand if you always thought it odd that recipes called for one single bay leaf. I did, so I always put two or sometimes really throw caution to the wind and used three. Now, on that sweet sacred island that I like to call St. Lucia, where I spent the last month collecting most of my meals from the fields that surround the gorgeous Balenbouche Estate where I held my retreats, these leaves of wonder literally grow on trees.

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Stop Feeding Kids These 5 Ingredients

Parents make hundreds of major and minor decisions every day for their children. What we choose to feed our kids falls into the ‘major’ decision category, but this often ends up being left up to ease and convenience. These convenience foods are...

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Simple Everyday Recipe Roundup

  You’ve got your paper and pencil at the ready and you are all set to start planning those meals and make some kitchen magic happen. But what are you going to make? Today, I’m breaking down some of my...

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The Power Of Genius

Are you a genius? Let me rephrase that. You are a genius. In my book UnDiet I write about how we’re all an inspiration. That somehow, at some time, we inspire someone else. We just rarely know it. The same applies...

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Sea Moss! Where have you been all my life?

I first discovered sea moss, often referred to as Irish Moss, while I was leading retreats in the Caribbean back in 2009. It was being used to thicken smoothies and milks, and even in custardy desserts. As I am a super...

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12 Delicous Uses For Coconut Milk

In my opinion, most soups, stews, curries and smoothies are made better with a healthy splash of coconut milk. The richness, naturally occuring sweetness and inherent creaminess make it a superstar in the kitchen.  There are so many delicious uses for coconut...

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The Best Banana Pancakes with Chickpea Flour

Summer is rolling to a gentle close and I am celebrating my favourite season of all by taking some time off-ish. That’s usually how I do it. A little work each day, but mostly maxing and relaxing as I gear...

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