It’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. Headache? Take a pill. Tired? Grab another coffee. Can’t sleep? Try melatonin. These tools can be lifesavers in the moment—and sometimes that’s exactly what your body needs. But if we only ever treat symptoms, we might be missing the bigger story: what our body is actually trying…
Category: Food and Mental Health
Exploring the relationship between food and mental well-being. Discuss recipes and dietary choices that may positively impact mental health, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Common Myths About Holistic Nutrition (And What It Really Means)
When people hear “holistic nutritionist,” it can bring up a lot of assumptions. Some think it’s restrictive, others think it’s all supplements, and some aren’t quite sure what it means at all. The truth is, holistic nutrition is much simpler—and more grounded—than most people think. For a long time, I lived in a cycle that…
Adding a Few More Veggies to the Daily Routine
We’ve all been there. It’s 5:30 PM on a Tuesday, the kids are asking what’s for dinner for the fifteenth time, and you’re staring into the fridge wondering how you’re going to turn a pack of ground beef and some pasta into a “balanced meal.” The pressure to eat well is everywhere, and let’s be…
Why I Use Meal Kits to Balance Salt & Soul
I used to think wellness meant doing every single thing from scratch. But the truth is, real health doesn’t live in a perfect kitchen—it lives at the intersection of Salt and Soul. Salt is the practical reality of my life as a busy mama—the need for efficiency and a break from the mental load. Soul is my desire to…
One Year In: My Journey Toward Holistic Nutrition
This year marks a major milestone for me: one year since I started my journey into studying Holistic Nutrition. It’s a bit surreal to think I’m already a third of the way through. I have two years to go, though depending on how life moves (and how many times I have to re-read the same…
ADHD: A Nervous System Story
Have you ever watched your child move from calm to overwhelmed in what feels like seconds—and wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface? The Heart of the Matter (The Soul) In my years working in Early Childhood Development (ECE), I’ve observed many brilliant, “busy” minds. I’ve repeatedly seen what looks like challenging behaviour is…
Why You Feel “Heavy” (Even When the Scale Doesn’t Move)
The Sticky Truth About Dampness and Your Health For a long time, I didn’t really notice it, but once I hit my thirties, I couldn’t quite put my finger on why I felt so sluggish and foggy every late summer. It wasn’t just the heat—it felt heavier than that. It was like I was suddenly…
Feeling Bloated After Meals? FODMAPs Might Be the Culprit
You eat a meal, and shortly after your stomach feels tight, puffy, or uncomfortable—like something just isn’t sitting right. Maybe there’s gas, cramps, or changes in your digestion that don’t follow a clear pattern. It might not just be what you’re eating—it could be how your body is digesting it. Let’s talk about FODMAPs. It might…
Proof That Salads Don’t Have to Suck
I first fell in love with a salad like this at a restaurant a while ago. It was light, fresh, and had that perfect sweet-and-savoury balance that actually fills you up without making you feel heavy. Naturally, I had to come home and recreate my own version. I used what I had in the fridge,…
Breaking Free from Food Rules, Finding True Nourishment
I used to think “eating healthy” meant following a long list of strict rules: no carbs after 6:00 PM, drink this before that, no more than 1,200 calories a day, and counting every gram of protein, fat, and carb. Or, no dessert allowed unless it was made with dates and almond flour. I tried almost…
Understanding TCM Body Constitutions: A Beginner’s Perspective
I was born and raised in Canada, but growing up in a Chinese household, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was always present in my life, thanks to my mom. Whenever we were sick, it wasn’t Tylenol or the usual Western remedies. Instead, my mom would brew up some bitter herbal tea that, to be honest, tasted…
A Year of Letting Go and Finding Balance
This past year has been a journey of high highs and some very real lows. Life was beautiful but busy—baseball tournaments, family travel, and a big trip to Japan. I’ll be the first to admit I let loose with food, didn’t always make the best choices, and definitely didn’t get the rest I needed. Between…
Eating Well in Winter: TCM’s Guide to Staying Warm and Nourished
Winter’s officially here, and let’s be honest – who doesn’t crave a cozy, warm bowl of something comforting? But it’s about more than just satisfying a craving. What we eat this time of year has a massive impact on how we feel. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is about conserving energy, supporting the immune…
Embrace the Dark Side
We always hear about “eating the rainbow,” but today I want to shine a light on the most underrated part of the spectrum: Black Foods. These dark-pigmented ingredients offer significant functional value. I consider them the “underdogs” of the produce aisle—dense with antioxidants that support systemic health and provide a simple way to increase the nutrient…
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for a Vibrant 2024!
As we head into a brand new year, I’m focusing on what actually helps me feel better—without diving into an extreme diet or living at the gym. Let’s be real: I’ve got kids, a home to run, and a million other things on my plate. I’m looking for the small, doable shifts that actually stick. Here are a few un-complicated resolutions I’m working…