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How to make a Simple Smoothie
I decided to make a short video for you; showing you how I make a smoothie in the morning. Very, very simple. I was rather nervous and so...

Barbara Dolan
Jun 19, 20151 min read
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A Sample Plan for You
I made this plan on a simple whiteboard that stays in the kitchen. When the kids get home, they can see what time I will be home, what...

Barbara Dolan
May 15, 20152 min read
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Strawberry Lemon Chia Pudding
Chia seeds have amazing health properties. Here are just a few: Important for digestive health – high in fibre High in Omega 3 Good for...

Barbara Dolan
Apr 23, 20152 min read
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7 Steps to Returning to Health
What a journey it has been. I feel pretty good. Sure I am tired and have better days than others but for the most part, things are going...

Barbara Dolan
Apr 16, 20155 min read
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How to Detox The Easy Way
Spring is a good time to do some detoxing to improve your health, boost your metabolism and help renew your energy. “Why?” you ask....

Barbara Dolan
Mar 26, 20154 min read
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Cacao; Friend or Foe?
These articles were quite clear in their proclamation that cacao, raw or not, is toxic to our body; that we are being misled about it’s...

Barbara Dolan
Feb 19, 20153 min read
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Stuffed Avocado with Curry Sauce
Avocado may be high in fat but it contains healthy fats that are good for you. The fat in avocado contains oleic acid which has been...

Barbara Dolan
Feb 5, 20153 min read
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Curbing Carbs
A friend recently mentioned to me that he has transitioned to a whole-foods, plant-based diet over the last year. He is very happy with...

Barbara Dolan
Jan 28, 20153 min read
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Cheer Me Up Green Juice
So yesterday I shared with you that I had some fresh turmeric and I made a yummy sauce/dip/dressing with it. Today, I made fresh green...

Barbara Dolan
Jan 22, 20152 min read
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My First Time Using Fresh Turmeric
I ordered fresh turmeric root for the first time. The picture above is what it looks like. It looks very similar to ginger but has a...

Barbara Dolan
Jan 21, 20153 min read
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7 Types Of Food That Calm Your Body
After 16 months of being off from my day job, I am heading back in 2 weeks time. I am feeling a bit stressed about it. It will be like...

Barbara Dolan
Jan 14, 20153 min read
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Homemade Vegan Cheese; Who Knew?!
Remember we talked about the importance of healthy gut flora and how to improve your digestion a while ago? I gave you several tips on...

Barbara Dolan
Jan 8, 20153 min read
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The Miracle of Vitamin C Part II
My previous post was full of information regarding the importance of Vitamin C. When looking to increase your Vitamin C intake, consider...

Barbara Dolan
Dec 18, 20143 min read
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The Miracle of Vitamin C Part I
Vitamin C has long been known to be beneficial to our body. Vitamin C is A powerful antioxidant. It prevents free-radical damage that...

Barbara Dolan
Dec 11, 20143 min read
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12 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays, Cold & Flu-Free
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...

Barbara Dolan
Nov 26, 20143 min read
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3 Reasons Why I Eat A Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet
What is a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet (WFPB)? A whole-food, plant-based diet is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined...

Barbara Dolan
Nov 22, 20143 min read
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Yesterday was a cold and gloomy day here and I really wanted something yummy and filling for my lunch. I decided on something with...

Barbara Dolan
Nov 11, 20142 min read
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Glory Drops
When I was a teenager, I loved to bake muffins. I even bought a book that was exclusively muffin recipes. One of my favourite recipes...

Barbara Dolan
Nov 6, 20142 min read
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My Raw Dilemma
I want to eat as much raw foods as I possibly can because I know that fresh, raw vegetables and fruit are full of important enzymes,...

Barbara Dolan
Oct 23, 20142 min read
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Your Biggest Source of Stress May Not Be What You Think
What is Nutritional Stress? Nutritional Stress is defined as stress in the body caused by eating foods with unhealthy properties. It is...

Barbara Dolan
Oct 15, 20142 min read
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