March 29, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

Most of you could already guess that I'm obsessed with coconut. Many of my recipes contain coconut oil or coconut milk and I've even written pieces defending coconut oil. While coconut oil is a saturated fat the specific medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) found in coconut are actually a healthy addition to your diet. Saturated fats from fried foods and meats are not a great idea for cardiovascular health, but the MCTs found in coconut oil are actually beneficial for your heart by lowering ‘bad’ cholesterol and raising ‘good’ cholesterol. A recent study comparing cholesterol levels from various dietary fats found that coconut oil…

February 18, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

This lovely little Valentines day recipe is the ultimate combination of my favourite things: pink, Paris & coconut whipped cream. I'm slightly fixated on all things Parisian, and I'll soon be channeling my inner Parisian it-girl in bed with a big plate of these healthy crepes & a cafe-au-lait (almond milk, always) while flipping through the latest issue of the Paris Review and listening to Serge Gainsbourg albums with my hunny. Valentines day fell on a weekday this year so we decided to postpone our celebrations to this weekend. My husband and I are currently relaxing in Prince Edward County,…

January 31, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

Keto Paleo Pumpkin Muffins Yes, I do realize that we're now officially deep into winter and 'pumpkin season' has technically passed along with my hopes & dreams of warm sunny weather. While fall is most definitely over, pumpkin season lives on in my heart and my kitchen whenever I bake up a batch of these delicious treats. These gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo & keto-friendly muffins are my favourite way to reminisce about fall. They're dense, satisfying and evoke that lovely fall feeling that we're all missing right about now. I've made this recipe with both monk fruit sweetener (keeping it keto)…

November 28, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

Gut health month is sadly coming to a close (stay tuned for December's healthy gift guides & peppermint treats). We've explored my top gut-healing supplements and the FODMAP diet, learned in ins and outs of pre and probiotics, and even sampled a few of my go-to gut healing recipes. It's been so incredible sharing my views on all things digestion, but I couldn't possibly conclude a month of gut-health focused posts without including my daily gut-focused smoothie. This smoothie recipe is an excellent addition to your digestive health recipe repertoire; it makes a delicious and convenient breakfast, and is a…

May 7, 2018 By Sarah White 2 Comments

How we start each morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Healthy and positive morning routines propel us towards our goals, get us moving, and motivate us to make healthy decisions for the entire day. For this series I will be interviewing the best & brightest doctors, yogis and health nuts to get the scoop on their morning routines in order to inspire you to develop a meaningful morning beauty routine of your own. Today I’m interviewing Dr. Katelin Parkinson; Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Fertility Awareness Based Method Educator. She also happens to be one of my best…

April 24, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

Nothing gets me more excited than sharing all of my favourite tips and tricks to help you maximize your health and natural beauty. Lately, I've been jazzing up my daily cup of coffee with these beauty-boosting super foods and I've already noticed a substantial difference in the look and feel of my skin. The best part of this daily beauty practice is how easy it is! I already love starting my day with a cup of organic coffee, and this combination of supplements blends seamlessly into a hot cup of joe; all you taste is creamy, delicious coffee. To start,…

April 23, 2018 By Sarah White 2 Comments

This is my go-to keto frittata recipe: filled with healthy fats and locally sourced spring-fresh veggies, it's the perfect way to break your (intermittent) fast. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity, revealed that mice fed a meal higher in fat after waking had better metabolisms and blood sugar regulation than a control group that was fed a carbohydrate-rich meal. Mice that ate a high carbohydrate meal upon waking (mimicking typical breakfasts eaten by most North Americans) saw increased weight gain, fat tissue, glucose intolerance and other markers of the metabolic syndrome. This study rocked the nutritional world…

March 12, 2018 By Sarah White No Comments

March is natural beauty month here on the blog. All month long I'll be sharing my favourite green beauty tips and even giving you a peak at how I'm preparing my skin, hair and body for my upcoming wedding. To kick off my series of natural beauty tricks, foods and tools I'm sharing with you my favourite ever beauty DIY recipe for all-natural homemade blush. I've always been very fair (excluding those few year in high school when I lived in a tanning bed - which I deeply regret) and I wear this blush almost daily to give my skin…

November 30, 2017 By Sarah White No Comments

Homemade DIY Lip Balm is a my favourite holiday gift idea. I've been working on perfecting my basic recipe for years and I finally feel like I've created a true winner. These lip balms are firm to the touch but soften beautifully upon contact with your lips. I've been creating my own homemade lip balms every since I discovered that store-bought lip products actually contain ingredients that dry out the lips, causing you to need to reapply constantly in order to keep your lips soft and smooth. They also typically contain ingredients than can cause irritation and even some that are…

October 30, 2017 By Sarah White No Comments

I am always craving this granola with coconut yoghurt and berries. It's a quick and easy go-to breakfast that is jam-packed with healthy fats to keep me full all morning long. It also happens to be grain-free making it an excellent breakfast option for all of my paleo patients. PrintPaleo Granola This is my absolute favourite fat-bomb breakfast. I eat this granola almost daily with coconut yoghurt and fresh berries.  Ingredients1 cup cashews1 cup walnuts1/2 cup pumpkin seeds1/2 cup coconut flakes1 tbs cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup melted coconut oil1/4 cup maple syrup (use lakanto sugar-free syrup to make this recipe…