How to Detox The Easy Way

March 26, 2015 by Barbara Dolan 3 Comments

The calendar says that Spring is here.

Spring is a good time to do some detoxing to improve your health, boost your metabolism and help renew your energy.

“Why?” you ask.

Gently cleansing your body has the following benefits:

boost your metabolism
give your body a rest to allow it to repair itself
remove toxins and wastes from your body
improve your blood sugar levels

I know that there is a negative stigma attached to doing a cleanse or detoxing so I thought that I would make a few simple suggestions.Continue Reading

5 Great Ways to Turn Your Salad into a Delicious Meal

February 12, 2015 by Barbara Dolan 2 Comments

I love to eat salad. I really do.

When I make a basic salad, I think about including different types of vegetables; root vegetables (carrots, onions), round vegetables(broccoli, cauliflower) and leafy vegetables(lettuce, parlsey). I also consider different colours of the rainbow. Having a variety of types and colours of vegetables ensures that I will ingest a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Many people tell me that eating a salad is just not enough for them. It doesn’t fill them up. I think that it would help by making the salad the main thing, rather than the ‘side’, if you know what I mean. Get a large dinner plate and pile it high with your favourite things.

I am also told that in the winter time (which is now in my part of the world) they don’t ‘feel’ like having salad. I have a suggestion for that.Continue Reading

12 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays, Cold & Flu-Free

November 26, 2014 by Barbara Dolan 4 Comments

I know that many of us have a lot to be thankful for as we prepare to celebrate the holidays with our friends and family.

During this special time together, we want to reflect the best of our health and well-being. We can do this by enhancing our immune system to make it very difficult for viruses and bacteria to stay in our bodies.