I am writing this article with well-meaning intentions in the midst of our Coronavirus pandemic. As the virus continues to evolve, so do our levels of stress and uncertainty. Whether it be job layoffs, having to stay home with the kids, reduced work hours, or self-quarantine, we are all in some way affected by what...Read More
If you鈥檙e a holistic nutritionist, or any kind of holistic health practitioner, you probably love cooking up delicious, nourishing food! Sharing photos and recipes from your creations can be a great way to serve and support your social media audience and online community. You can also create recipe books and meal plans to give for...Read More
Remember the salty sweet peanut butter fudge you loved as a kid? This salted maple cashew fudge tastes just like it! It鈥檚 delicious but also nutritious and filling. The cashews give the fudge a dairy-free creaminess and maple syrup is a great swap for refined white sugar as it is lower on the glycemic index...Read More
You鈥檝e probably already heard: fat is back. For the past 40 years, low-fat has been the most commonly recommended approach for a healthy diet. But now, more and more research is bringing to light the benefits of a diet containing adequate healthy sources of fat, as well as the downsides of the high-carbohydrate diet that...Read More
Hummus is the perfect dip for snacking! It鈥檚 got chickpeas for fibre and protein, olive oil for healthy fat, and tahini (sesame paste) which contains protein, healthy fat, fibre, calcium, and magnesium. It鈥檚 nutrient-dense and very delicious. It couldn鈥檛 be easier to make at home. Ditch the store-bought hummus that often uses ultra-refined inflammatory canola...Read More
February has long been known as the shortest month. This year however, we have an additional day added to our calendars. This got me thinking of what we could do with this extra time. We get excited (in most Canadian provinces) when Daylight Savings time kicks in and with that the thought of an additional...Read More
Everyone loves a Mexican inspired dinner right?! We love to have a fajita or taco night once a week in my house and sometimes we swap out the tortillas for greens and quinoa for a little extra nutritional bonus. These Chicken Fajita Bowls are the perfect thing for a weeknight dinner or as a prepped...Read More
You鈥檝e studied at a holistic nutrition school, joined an organization to become licensed, and you鈥檙e ready to enter the real world. Awesome! What鈥檚 next? Many holistic nutrition graduates have one question at this stage: 鈥淲hat can I do with a holistic nutrition diploma?鈥 and we have the answer. There are many career paths and options...Read More
Becoming a holistic nutritionist is one of the most fulfilling careers someone can pursue. You help improve people鈥檚 lifestyles and health while enjoying your passion. Furthermore, an example of a holistic nutritionist鈥檚 average salary is $63,921 according to ZipRecruiter. If you鈥檙e interested in entering this satisfying and lucrative career path, follow these three steps:...Read More
If you鈥檙e reading this article, you鈥檙e likely considering a career in holistic healthcare and I want to congratulate you on that! The world needs more people helping people improve their wellbeing and quality of life. This is life-changing work! If you鈥檝e stumbled upon this article and you don鈥檛 know me yet, hi! I鈥檓 Melanie Maxwell,...Read More