I have a recommendation. This one is totally non-negotiable!!! The benefits are simply too life-changing and miraculous. Here it is. Physical activity must be a priority in your life every single day. No ifs, no buts, no maybes. To ignore this advice is to neglect and abandon your health in the worst way. In fact,…
This past week I received news about a friend I knew well from High School. At the age of 52, he died suddenly of a heart attack. His family and friends are in shock. Although he was overweight and could have taken better care of himself, no one expected this. Many of those close to…
Every time I do television or media work in Calgary, I get the wonderful opportunity of working with Sylvia Kong. If I am demonstrating a recipe on a show like Breakfast Television, Sylvia gets there before me to do the food styling and set up of all the recipe ingredients. The last time I was…
Today is Mother’s Day! It’s a day to celebrate motherhood and what it means to be a mother. What do you love most about your mother? What did she teach or give you that you are most grateful for? If you are a mother, what do you think your children value most about you? Here…
Is snacking healthy or harmful? It depends. For many people, unhealthy snack choices are harming health and causing waistlines to expand. For those who choose wisely, however, the benefits of good snacking are immense. This is what you need to know: Does Snacking Improve Your Nutritional Intake? Snacking has become a national pastime for many…
I have a very special place in my heart for children who grow up in homes that are lacking in love, caring, attention and affection. These are things all children need to thrive and to be their best. These children grow up feeling alone, scared and broken, sometimes into a million tiny pieces. In adulthood,…
I love these cookies, but I don’t make them too often. Why? Because when I do, I eat them and often more than one! They are delicious, especially hot out of the oven, along with a cold glass of milk. They are significantly better for you than your typical store bought cookie, containing lots of…
Do you consume 2 to 3 servings of milk products daily (or milk alternatives, like fortified soy milk)? Most children, teens and adults do not. Many people underestimate the value of milk, while others believe it may even be harmful to health. What do I think? I believe milk fits into a healthy diet and…
The word “complicated” is defined as difficult, complex, problematic, perplexing, troublesome and hard to make sense of. How complicated is your life? When you look at your various relationships, your career and your time spent outside of work, do certain parts feel perplexing or hard? Are there trouble spots, things that are more difficult than…
The other day one of my girlfriends invited me to a euchre party with her co-workers. It was fun, even though I lost more games than I won. One of the guys at the party brought homemade salsa and tortilla chips. It was the freshest, most delicious salsa I’ve ever tasted. It put store-bought salsa…
Should you take a vitamin and mineral supplement? This is a very important question to ask. The right supplement can provide strong health protection and prolong life. The wrong supplement can cause significant harm, even death. Here’s what you need to know: There Is No Magic Bullet There is no pill that can replace the…
In November of 2012 one of my dearest friends, Teri, climbed to an altitude of 5,364 metres to reach base camp Mount Everest in Nepal. She climbed with a group of 15 people led by “Live Out Loud Adventures.” This was her experience. The scenery was truly magnificent – the snow, the waterfalls, the rivers,…
How about a hummus dip that puts three powerhouse ingredients together? Chickpeas are a nutritional superstar. They’re loaded with fibre, protein, folate, potassium, iron and more. Your body thanks you every time you eat them! Greek yogurt gives you not only calcium, but an exceptional supply of protein too. Dried apricots deliver much-needed potassium, along…
How can I motivate you to eat the foods your body really needs – the kind your body celebrates every time you eat them! In kindergarten most kids learn to count to 100. I want you to go back to kindergarten days and back to basics. I don’t need you to count to 100, but…
There are many things in life you can live without. Water is not one of them. Just a few days of deprivation and the consequences can be lethal. This isn’t surprising when you consider that the majority of your body – about 60% – is water. That’s a lot of water, but then again, every…
