The best gift to give your body each day is something to eat! Very simple advice, but as my life gets crazy busy, I find myself running out the door and not following my own advice! So my commitment to myself is to start the day off right by putting something nourishing into my stomach. My favourite smoothie has always been the Detox Smoothie that I made with a friend on Health Wellness & Lifestyle TV a few years ago. With a few modifications, it's not only delicious but

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. I'm notorious for skipping breakfast. With getting the kids ready for school and getting the day going.....it's easily missed. One of my resolutions is to get back to my old routine and have a breakfast shake every day. For the days that I'm inclined to do a bit more, I'll have a meal that will sustain me through a workout session. A great example - porridge. I love oatmeal. Not the 1-minute oatmeal but the larger oats that t

I sure hope so! It's my plan to grow old travelling the world and I'm betting that it will be 7 scientific facts that prove travel is good for you... 1. Travel exposes you to different environments, which create stronger antibodies and boost your immune system significantly. Antibodies are the little proteins that protect your immune system from harmful pathogens. In fact, research shows exposure to some dirt and minor illnesses actually keeps your body and gut stronger. This