Smokey Roasted Red Pepper Dip
It was not until relatively late in life that I realized just how simple it is to roast a red pepper. You don't even need oil, just heat...
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shaylagarland
Aug 16, 20163 min read
Balanced Smoothie Blueprint!
Okay, so I used a handful of "purples" (organic purple kale), but they were green at heart! While I prefer people to chew their food,...
shaylagarland
Apr 13, 20162 min read
Zesty Arugula Hemp Pesto!
The fresh, strong and peppery spice of arugula makes it one of my favourite greens. I still remember when I first tasted it- it took...
shaylagarland
Oct 12, 20153 min read
Simple Savoury Pumpkin Dip!
The season in which the streetside grocery stalls start populating with squashes of all sorts is a most glorious time (paired with...
shaylagarland
Aug 9, 20152 min read
Creamy Dill Dip- Delectable and Dairy-Free!
My love for dill knows no bounds, but I find its uses somewhat minimal. Its subtle flavour doesn’t do a whole lot in a...
shaylagarland
Jul 14, 20154 min read
So You Think You Can Breathe?
It may come as a surprise to most that they are not breathing well. Obviously every being breathes - if one could not, for an extended...
shaylagarland
Feb 20, 20152 min read
If This Puts You To Sleep, I've Done My Job.
Proper sleep is a cornerstone of health. We all know how rotten we feel when we sleep poorly, and how great we can feel after a good...
shaylagarland
Feb 3, 20152 min read
Optimal Winter Wellness: Top 8 Tips to Boost Immunity!
For those of you that missed my talks on boosting immunity at both Wholistic Care Center and Creekside Wellness, here are some of the...
shaylagarland
Dec 2, 20142 min read
These Are a Few of My Favourite Things!: Libretea Glasses
I am starting a blog series on my favourite things. I foresee that they will generally be food and drink related, items that can...
shaylagarland
Oct 21, 20142 min read
Super Healthy Pumpkin Spice Pudding!
I absolutely love warming spices- those cinnamons and nutmegs warm my belly and my heart. So any food I can introduce them into is just...
shaylagarland
Oct 8, 20142 min read
Lemon Dill Hummus!
Although I never make the same recipe twice (because I rarely actually follow a recipe at all), a lemon dill hummus prepared...
shaylagarland
Aug 27, 20142 min read
Ginger Pear Chia Pudding!
From breakfast to dessert, this delectably sweet and spicy pudding is a very healthy and delicious way to start or end your day! Pears...
shaylagarland
Aug 6, 20142 min read
Quick and Delicious Curried Lentil Dip!
I love legume dip. As anyone that has ever invited me anywhere knows, it's pretty much my go-to snack contribution in almost all...
shaylagarland
Jul 30, 20145 min read
Sweet Satisfaction: Top 10 Healthy Sweet Treats!
Refined carbohydrates and junk food contain a large amount of simple carbohydrates, which are released into the blood very quickly and...
shaylagarland
Jul 21, 20142 min read
Super Simple Cardamom-Banana Ice Cream!
I'll admit it. I got strep throat last week and after careful deliberation, I decided to go on antibiotics. The naturopath goes on...
shaylagarland
Jun 25, 20145 min read
Embrace Your Cyclical Nature: Align with the Flow!
"The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and...
shaylagarland
Jun 11, 20146 min read
Make Veggies Your Meal Mainstay: Top 5 Salad Toppings!
Many people scoff at the idea of a salad as a meal. I would like to change your mind about salad. I would like to change your mind...
shaylagarland
Jun 4, 20142 min read
Spring is for Sprouting!
Spring has finally sprung in Canada! This calls for a celebration! What better way to enhance that spirit of growth and renewal (that I...
shaylagarland
May 8, 201412 min read
Sustainable Daily Detox!
Spring and fall are the best times to clean, as they are periods of transition. In spring, it's the season of growth and renewal, of...
shaylagarland
Dec 16, 20123 min read
Sweet and Spicy Blackberry Salad!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and many other ancient traditions, food can be either warming, cooling, or neutral. It is often...
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