Dr. Joey's self-care blog

health, wellness, & self-care

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

February 9, 2018

Horray! Chocolate is good for us! So drop the guilt and enjoy an all around favourite (in moderation, of course!).

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FOOD SWAPS FOR A HEALTHY CHANGE

Swapping common foods in our diet can make a big difference when it comes to health and weight loss. Here are some easy food swaps to try to help boost your energy, promote weight loss and get you on track to feeling your very best!

February 2, 2018

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TOP 5 WINTER BREAKFASTS

January 26, 2018

Breakfast is our most important meal of the day so enjoy some of these comforting winter breakfasts to warm up and boost your metabolism!

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DR JOEY’S GUIDE TO ULTIMATE GUT HEALTH

  Hydration Keeping yourself properly hydrated is so important when it comes to gut health and 2 L of water each and every day is required for optimal hydration. Here are some effective ways to maximize hydration: Be sure to drink your water slowly throughout the day to increase absorption Always try and carry a […]

January 19, 2018

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WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE

December 22, 2017

Winter is officially here! Time to boost our immune systems and get ready for the cold, blistery months ahead.

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A HEALTHY TWIST ON FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DISHES

Looking for some healthy inspiration for your holiday dinner this year? Look no further! We have taken some holiday classics and put a healthy spin on them to give you a healthier alternative to foods we all know and love.

December 15, 2017

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HEALTHY APPETIZERS FOR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

December 8, 2017

Tis’ the season! Holiday parties are in full force so why not put a healthy spin on your holiday entertaining and serve your guests appetizers that they can feel good about eating.

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WARMING FALL SOUP RECIPES

Fall is officially here and on damp days like today, a warm bowl of soup often makes the perfect side to any meal. Here are a few of my favourite go-to’s to try out this season!

December 1, 2017

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING

November 24, 2017

The holiday season is just around the corner which means endless parties, dinners, and desserts!  Avoid being tempted by those holiday desserts that are often loaded with white refined sugars and flours, and bring your own. Here are some of my favourite, easy holiday baked goods for you to try out this season!

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FALL INSPIRED SMOOTHIES

Satisfy your fall cravings with these healthy and delicious smoothies that incorporate all the wonderful flavours the season has to offer!

November 3, 2017

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