Dr. Joey's self-care blog

health, wellness, & self-care

My Top 3 Favourite Healthy Smoothies

December 21, 2020

I love smoothies for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or a protein-packed snack. It’s so convenient to keep frozen fruit and chopped up veggies in the freezer to pop out and into the blender to create a healthy, nutrient dense meal in just a few minutes. Here are my top 3 favourite healthy smoothies that I […]

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Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe – 7 different ways!

With the weather getting colder and snow accumulating on the ground, a warm hug-in-a-mug is about all we need to get through these next few months! This healthy hot chocolate recipe is both dairy-free and low in sugar making it a much healthier option than the traditional store-bought powdered mixes. If you’ve ever looked at […]

December 14, 2020

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Everything you need to know to make healthy pizza at home – gluten & dairy-free

December 7, 2020

I couldn’t wait any longer to share this pizza-themed blog post with you because I LOVE PIZZA more than anyone! I’m almost tempted to say that pizza is a staple food in my house because we love getting our hands messy making our own gluten-free, dairy-free version of a traditional pizza. The best part is […]

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My Favourite Healthy Cookies for the Holidays

This time of year calls for the smell of freshly baked cookies in the house so why not kick off this year’s holiday season with some healthy recipes that the whole family will love! I’ve shared my favourite holiday cookie recipes that are both healthy and easy to make with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Caramel […]

November 30, 2020

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A Healthy Holiday Charcuterie Board – Gluten & Dairy Free

November 23, 2020

Just in time for the holidays – a healthy version of a charcuterie board that the whole family will love! I’ve included gluten free (GF) and dairy free (DF) options here so all your guests can gather around your snacking board. Here are my suggestions for items to include on your healthy charcuterie board this […]

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Anti-Inflammatory Instant Pot Bone Broth

I’m sure by this point you’ve heard of bone broth and the buzz surrounding the benefits this nourishing golden liquid has for your body. If you’ve checked out the mason jars filled with bone broth in your local health food stores, you’ve also seen the high price point and likely turned your head the other […]

November 16, 2020

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TACKLING SUGAR CRAVINGS

February 14, 2020

Lets face it – sugar cravings are complicated! Whether we are at the grocery store, at a party, or at an event, sugar is usually there. Sometimes it’s right in plain sight and other times it’s hidden and harder to identify. If you are ready to finally kick your sugar cravings, here are some tips […]

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REDUCING INFLAMMATION NATURALLY

Inflammation is a natural process that works as our first line of defense to protect our bodies against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Although short periods of inflammation are generally a good thing, long-term exposure can be dangerous to our health and can put us at an increased risk for various diseases such […]

January 24, 2020

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GETTING BACK ON TRACK IN THE NEW YEAR

January 6, 2020

Hello 2020 and happy new year everyone! I hope you all had a nice and relaxing holiday. A new decade is the perfect time to embrace all the wonderful opportunities ahead of you. Rather than putting pressure on yourself with a long and overwhelming list of new years resolutions, focus on all the positive things […]

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SWAPS FOR HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING + DELICIOUS HOLIDAY RECIPES

The holiday kickoff is officially around the corner, which means an unavoidable amount of baked goods every which way we turn. Whether it is at the office or at a holiday party, it is the time of year that we are constantly surrounded by chocolate and sweets. Store bought, baked goods are generally loaded with […]

December 20, 2019

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