It's that time of year again... The time of year where we all bundle up, head to the overcrowded mall and try to find affordable gifts for the many people in ours lives - the ones we love and the ones we don't really know much about but kind of have to get them a present anyway and are completely lost. Whichever one you're shopping for, if they're a beauty lover, I've got you covered!
Read MoreDecided to cut dairy out of your diet but not sure where to start? First of all, congratulations on taking the first step! I'm so proud of you and I want to help you make this change, so today I am sharing my top 10 tips for going dairy-free that I used when I transitioned from a vegetarian to a vegan diet almost 3 years ago. What are my credentials, you ask? Good question!
Right up until the day I committed to being vegan I was a cheese addict. I would eat cheese with every single meal and snack. I would eat melted cheese on a bagel for breakfast. I would eat sliced cheese as a mid-afternoon snack. I would eat a bowl of parmesan cheese with a spoon for dinner. (True story). Let me tell you, my family and friends were pretty shocked to hear I was no longer on the dairy train. So how did I, as a major cheese addict, give it up cold turkey? Keep reading to find out!
Read MoreWe all know the slogans... "Got milk?" We see ads every day picturing happy cows being milked by hand and grazing in lush fields. We've been told we need dairy to build strong bones for so long it has crystallized as fact in our society. But what if the dairy industry is lying to us? The recent influx of ads in Toronto for dairy products as a defence against osteoporosis got me riled up and I haven't yet calmed down. (I wrote a this page in response.) The dairy industry is a business. They are selling a product. They do their best to convince us their product is indispensable for good health because that's what drives profit, not because it's true. Let me tell you the truth about the dairy industry, behind all of the marketing spins and selective wording.
Read MoreNana ice cream, banana ice cream, nice cream; whatever you call it, it's delicious! Dairy-free ice cream is widely available, which is incredible for those of us who still want a sweet chilly treat from time to time. But what if you don't want to have to run to the store? Or you want something lower fat and less full of preservatives? Nana ice cream is the (mouth-watering) solution. Today I'm sharing a super simple recipe for you to make your own!
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