5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Weekday Mornings

by Laila Heidema // January 3, 2018 // Comments off

Breakfast. It’s the first thing you put in your body after a night-long fast and ideally, highly nourishing, filling and full of good stuff to give you energy and keep you going for hours. Yet sometimes starting our day on... Continue reading →

How to Overcome New Mom Exhaustion

by Laila Heidema // August 22, 2016 // Comments off

This month’s article has been kindly provided by my friend, Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Pearl Arjomand. Welcome Pearl! Did you just have a baby and are struggling to stay awake? Having a baby includes a lot of change − to your... Continue reading →

6 Healthy Snacks That Everyone Can Enjoy

by Laila Heidema // June 6, 2016 // Comments off

Looking for a few go-to snacks? The best ones will nourish you and leave you feeling satisfied. They’ll also have a good combination of carbs, protein and fat to provide you with energy and leave you satiated until your next... Continue reading →

Beat the 3pm Energy Crash

by Laila Heidema // May 1, 2016 // Comments off

Years ago when I worked in an office, without fail by 2-3pm my energy levels would crash and I would consistently turn to something, anything to get me through the rest of the day (which by then felt like it... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with a Green Smoothie

by Laila Heidema // March 18, 2016 // Comments off

We’ve all heard the old adage, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but until a few years ago I didn’t really abide by it. In fact, the first thing you consume to break an 8-10-hour fast should replenish... Continue reading →