Metabolism over 40: Why Eat Less, Move More Doesn’t Work
Podcast Episode 2: March 28, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now Why Calorie Restriction Fails in Midlife | How to Befriend Your Metabolism Naturally Are you still trying to eat less and exercise more—only to watch the scale stay stuck (or go up)? In this episode, we explain why calorie restriction is doomed to fail, […]
Spring Shrimp Salad with Pea Fritters
When I made this for dinner the other night, my honey literally dropped his fork! He’s not a picky eater and we enjoy a wide variety of recipes. But the flavours in this entree knocked his socks off! This is the perfect recipe to embrace the intense fresh flavours of spring. Use good quality shrimp, […]
Podcast Ep 1: Why You’re Gaining Weight in Midlife:
Many of my clients come to me frustrated about menopause weight—especially that stubborn ‘menopause belly’ that seems to appear overnight and refuses to budge. And I get it! It’s confusing because what worked in your 30s just doesn’t work the same way anymore.
Midlife weight gain isn’t just about eating less and moving more—it’s about changing hormones and a shifting metabolism. Once you understand how your hormones and metabolism are shifting, you can make small, strategic adjustments that work with your body instead of against it.
Savoury Granola
To make the granola: 1. Combine 1/2 cup quick rolled oats, 2 T sesame seeds, 3 T pumpkin seeds, 1 T cumin seeds, 1 T oil (like avocado or sunflower), 1 T brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cayenne and salt to taste. 2. Spread out on parchment lined baking sheet. 3. Roast for 15 minutes at 350 […]
Save Money and Eat Healthy: Pre-Cook Your Beans
Save money! Eat healthier! It’s super easy to prepare fibre rich, protein packed beans ahead of time. Use these pre-cooked beans instead of canned saving yourself the extra sodium and chemicals of processed foods. These beans taste great in homemade hummus, quesadillas , baked beans, black bean brownies and more. This method works for all […]
Black Bean and Pumpkin Quesadillas
with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves 4 See below for written instructions. When fall was waning, I couldn’t bear to toss that porch pumpkin. So I cut it up, scooped out the seeds and baked it like you would squash. After scooping out the flesh, we’ve had a […]
Delicious Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Brownies
(Gluten free and vegan options included!) Scroll down to download this recipe. Or watch the video and cook with me in real time! Are you craving a fudgey, rich chocolate treat but want to stay on track with your nutrition goals? Here’s a beautiful, fast recipe featuring a powerful pack of pumpkin to amp up […]
Fun in the Kitchen: Baked Beans
Beans are nutritional powerhouses. Relatively cheap, high in fibre and protein, keeping you full for a long time… these are a rich comfort food with zero guilt. This recipe features lower sodium, sugar and fat than canned versions. It makes 4 – 6 servings so plan for left overs. My favourite way to enjoy these […]
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
Celebrate the season with quick and easy treats that pack a great punch of protein as well as fibre, vitamins and sweetness. Much lower in fat, sugar and gluten free, these bars can be frozen for mid week snack treats. Scroll down to download a printable version of this recipe.
Your Secret Weapon Against Stress
When you survive in this modern jungle, your system experiences a chronic cocktail of stress hormones that were more suited to earlier days. Our systems react the same way as our ancestors’ when encountering a threat but we’re not running away from sabre toothed tigers anymore. We’re most likely chained to our devices and inhibited […]