I have been spending a lot of time over the past few months aligning myself with a STAND worth living. At the core of my STAND is to look after my family, Suzie, Jacob and Juliette, first. After that... I STAND for everyone having access to food and supplements that improve brain power and are free … [Read more...]
One Thing Above All Else Saved My Life
April 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There was a time in my life where my daily battles felt as if they were never going to end. Sleepless nights crying myself to bed wondering if things would ever get better. Its been quite the personal journey over the past 15 years lifting myself out of the depths of depression and anxiety and into … [Read more...]
3 Things I Did To Beat My Allergy to Apples
February 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
It seems like everyone and their dog suffers from some type of food allergy. A large part of the reason why so many of our friends, family members, co-workers and fellow students suffer from food allergies is a result of our “western” lifestyle. Daily stress combined with overuse of antibiotics and … [Read more...]
Foods that Improve Your Sleep
February 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
That horrible feeling when you can't sleep. You toss and turn, as the hours go by, your frustration grows. You have to be up in only a couple hours and you've barely slept. This is the worst, isn't it? The epidemic of sleep deprivation is astounding and it's no surprise that lack of sleep = MEGA … [Read more...]
The gift that keeps on giving. It’s an odd one
December 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift to share with a loved one this Christmas? Funny how all the overstocked windows at the shopping mall, stuffed with endless trinkets to stack under the Christmas tree, don't even come close to the value of the gift I'm talking about. Don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]
Tired, frustrated & a bit angry
December 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is no way to sugarcoat how I am feeling at the moment. Since 2003 I have been a solopreneur, taking care of every part of my business from graphic design, marketing, customer service, sales and so on. As 2015 comes to a close and I look back on the past 12 years, it is true that I have had … [Read more...]
Can a Gluten Free Diet Increase Athletic Performance?
October 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
I was recently asked to do a keynote presentation for a chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. As excited as I am to give this 200+ person room a message of hope and inspiration for a way to alleviate symptoms and overcome this often debilitating disease, those (possibly you or a family member) … [Read more...]
Cow’s Milk for Babies – I say nay?
January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I recently received an email question from a Power of Foodie who is pregnant and wondering about the impact of cows milk on babies. Here is her email I am actually 3.5 months pregnant. Excited as this is our first baby. I have been noticing that lots of my friends who have toddler aged kids give … [Read more...]
Holiday Mini Goal Setting
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As an active busy body, the holidays often become a time when we fall off our active routine. This is the perfect time to set up a mini goal to ensure you don’t lose too much of your current results. Whether you are looking to stay strong, slim, trim or energized over the holiday season, a mini … [Read more...]
My Dragon’s Den Appearance
December 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As many of you know, I have built a very strong daily practice around engaging intention and thus manifesting amazing things into my life. Perfect examples of this are my own line of food products Ra Energy Foods, my bestselling book The Power of Food, my beautiful family and awesome roof over my … [Read more...]
