WORDS: Lucia Lopez Marino | Nutritional Health Coach When it comes to improving your health and wellness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there. But achieving lasting change doesn’t need to be complex. In fact, the most effective approach often starts with simple, manageable steps that […]
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Golden Sweet Potato Brownies
WORDS, PHOTO + RECIPE: LUCIA Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, C, fibre, antioxidants and some key minerals such as potassium and manganese. Dates are loaded with nutrients, they are a natural sweetener, they are rich in fibre, potassium, B vitamins and antioxidants. In Ayurveda, dates are considered a […]
Welcoming Winter: A Holistic Approach to Staying Healthy and Motivated
As we head deep into winter, with colder mornings and shorter days, many people struggle to find time to enjoy the sunshine, especially if they have long work hours. This can be quite depressing and demotivating, particularly when trying to stay healthy. It’s crucial to get outside, connect with nature, […]
Restoring Balance: A Holistic Approach to Healing Post-Viral Thyroiditis
WORDS: Jessica Scott-Young | Clinical Nutritionist As the seasons shift, I am seeing more and more clients grappling with unexpected thyroid issues following a viral infection. Viruses disrupt and dysregulate the immune system. Viruses can stay latent in the body and then be retriggered by a newer assault on the […]
Grounding Mung Dalh
RECIPE: LUCIA LOPEZ MARINO Ingredients: 2 cups split mung dahl (soaked and rinsed)2 cups pumpkin, cut into bite-sized cubes1 cup cauliflower florets1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)2-3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)2 cups spinach or kale, roughly chopped1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ginger powder)1 tsp turmeric1 tsp coriander1 […]
Embracing the season, mindful eating for a cozy autumn
WORDS: LUCIA LOPEZ MARINO A few years ago, a friend and nutritionist colleague suggested a book on mindful eating that completely transformed my approach to nourishment. Until then, I hadn’t fully grasped the importance of being conscious while feeding ourselves. Over the last few years, I’ve deliberately cultivated this awareness, […]