We all know a balanced diet and staying active play an essential role in living a healthy lifestyle but there is one piece of the puzzle that can often be overlooked, and that is sleep. Studies have shown that sleep is integral to many of our vital functions such as immunity, metabolism and memory. Therefore, if I ever have to choose between eating well, working out or getting into bed early, I'll always go with the latter. Besides, if you are exhausted you are unlikely to get the mos[...]
Smoothie Bowls are trending hard these days and it seems like some sort of vegan restaurant serving Açaí bowls is popping up on every corner of Toronto. While you can certainly catch me lining up at The Good Press or posting photos from Bolt Fresh Bar, these Instagrammable breakfasts also cost a pretty penny, which is why I have been experimenting with making my own. You may remember my Mango Smoothie Bowl post where I teamed up with the most talented Rayna of Rayna Marlee Design to create some easy and[...]
What happens when you mix a cozy cup of tea with a brilliant Girl Boss? You get Shelby Kroach, a registered nutritionist and the brains behind the amazing Canadian tea company, The Honest Leaf. No, this is not just another “tea-tox” company that promotes rapid weight loss. Shelby uses her knowledge as a nutritionist to combine only the best, natural, organic ingredients to create teas that support so many different systems in our bodies. She has over ten flavours, each targeting specific goals and functio[...]