Have you ever felt like you've had to hide from the world when you get your period? Or that your heavy bleeding is going to seep through your pants while you're at work or out for dinner? Although I haven't personally experienced heavy bleeding, also known as Menorrhagia; yes, that's the fancy term for heavy [...]
From redness to swelling to pain, these are all common signs of acute inflammation. But what about colitis? Rheumatoid arthritis? Or diverticulitis? These conditions, along with many others, are more chronic issues and if not treated with the right nutrients, foods, supplements and specific care, can lead to more problematic issues. With more and more [...]
Ok, so, my muffins look green! That's what happens when you combine BLUEberries with baking soda. It's chemistry people! But don't let the colour deter you from making these delicious gems....because they are delicious. In fact, it's easy to transform a standard muffin into a gluten free, dairy free, low sugar, grain free treat and [...]
If there is one thing I hear over and over again from my clients, it’s that they just can’t give up sugar! But here’s the thing, if you want to support hormonal health, improve digestion, heal leaky gut, reduce bloating and gas and support liver detoxification, sugar is NOT your friend! This doesn't mean we [...]
I bet I'm not the only one you know that has Hashimoto's. 1 in 5 women are diagnosed, and these rates are continuing to rise. While the name sounds a lot like a sushi dish, it’s actually the leading cause of hypothyroidism (a form of thyroid disease) and it is silently destroying lives. It was [...]
Just last week Canada celebrated it's 150th Birthday! And I must say, I am one lucky girl to be Canadian and live in this beautiful country. I grew up in Toronto and my Mother immigrated from Portugal to Canada when she was 14 years old. My dad also grew up in Toronto. He is as [...]
There are endless ways to make a smoothie. In fact, you could probably have a different smoothie for every day of the year! I'll be the first to admit, I have my typical go-to smoothie that I make on the regular (simply out of laziness and due to wanting to use up the ingredients I [...]
I get asked all the time... "Samantha, what do you eat?!" Telling people I eat healthy, or organic or gluten free for some reason makes them think I'm deprived or eat a boring diet, which is sooo not the case! If you follow me on Instagram you'll get a pretty good idea of what's on [...]
When you have 3 ripe bananas and lots of oats on hand, you make banana bread. I feel like it's been a while since I baked up something yummy. In case you haven't noticed, I love to bake! It's one of my happy places. It's a way for me to be creative. And more than [...]
I hope you enjoyed your weekend (or long weekend if you're in Canada!). We just celebrated Victoria Day long weekend and there is nothing like having an extra day to lay around, veg out, eat good food and give yourself a little DIY self-care. Which brings me to this 2-minute hot oil hair mask that [...]
