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Oatcake recipe

Oatcakes

Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | February 17, 2020

Oatcakes. A delicious vegan, gluten-free recipe with no added sugar. Eating whole foods is the number one nutritional principle I teach my patients. That is, eating food as close to natural with as little processing and additives as possible. This ensures the best quality of food and helps us to avoid ingredients that diminish our …

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person eating a healthy bowl of food.

Mindful Eating

Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | January 2, 2020

For better food choices, digestion and nourishment. Driving my sons home from school takes us through the downtown core. It’s great people-watching. I see people rushing around, eating on the run. Walking with Starbucks coffee or other drinks in hand. These sights lead me to think about mindfulness, or mindlessness (as the case may be) …

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Achieve Your Health Goals

Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND | December 18, 2019

By Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND You are your own best doctor. This is what I tell my patients when they first start working with me. The daily lifestyle choices that you make contributes to the landscape of your body, mind and overall state of health. Lifestyle factors can either be a detriment to your health …

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Intermittent Fasting for Health

Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND |

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that is gaining popularity due to its potential health benefits. Research says that it can help you to lose weight and may help to improve blood sugar, reduce inflammation, prevent chronic disease and preserve memory and learning. The concept of fasting has its roots in our evolutionary history. …

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Golden Milk

Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND | November 17, 2019

I tried this recipe recently and was so happy to have found a tasty way to incorporate more turmeric into my diet. The golden milk warmed my stomach and was a real treat before bed. Turmeric is a truly remarkable herb. It is a well-known spice from India that gives many Indian dishes their golden …

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