We are becoming more and more aware of how important our gut health is to our overall sense of wellbeing. To a holistic nutritionist this is music to our ears because we have been shouting about it for ages! The only problem is that when something like this starts to become “trendy” the world of
Summertime is just around the corner and everyone (yes men and women) wants to have that perfect glowing skin! Our skin is our body's largest and most visible organ and often provides us with direct clues to how well our insides are functioning. For example, it can easily show dehydration, lack of sleep, excess sugar
Wow, girl got bounce! Have you ever wondered how to keep your precious hair healthy? Like, for REAL healthy. Not chemicals that you put on top of your hair to make it appear healthy ... but naturally healthy locks of hair that literally bounce with happiness as you walk. For years I drooled over healthy hair
Homemade bone stock or broth should become a staple for anyone who wants to improve their digestive health. Bone broth was the way that our ancestors were able to use every part of an animal (bones, marrow, skin, feet, tendons, ligaments, etc). They would bring this combination of parts to a boil and simmer for
Last month, a friend asked me, “If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?” Tough question. But let’s think about this… First off, this question is about health, not flavor. So let’s forget about our taste buds for right now. (Goodbye hazelnut gelato.) So what food would
While some people are prepping mentally for all the Super Bowl Sunday excitement we here at Refresh are preparing our belly's for the feast of a lifetime. Now please don't judge me, but even though I know nothing about football I love football Sunday! Why you ask? Because of the food silly!!! I always partake
Mango is such a delight at this time of year. It brings a little light into our life with it's color and perks us up with its sweetness. Combining it with chicken and warming spices makes for a satisfying protein packed meal great for the whole family. Traditional Indian cooking relies heavily on a spice
Looking for a something to not just fill you up but warm you up this winter? Try this unique spin on the traditional chili. It is lighter and easier to digest without the kidney beans or white beans that a traditional Chili contains, and the hint of curry adds a nice twist. Our favorite part
Over the cold Canadian holidays I was inspired to make this dish to prove to my family that eating healthy does not mean eating boring. It is quite the contrary to be honest. Eating unprocessed, non-deep fried, MSG free whole foods means we get to actually TASTE the beautiful flavors mother earth provides. It means
January is a time of celebration. A time to ring in the new and let go of the old. It is a time to regroup and honor ourselves for all the beautiful and passionate abundance awaiting our future. Here at Refresh Natural Health, we choose to do this with meals that serve to nourish