I have been spending a lot of time over the past few months aligning myself with a STAND worth living. At the core of my STAND is to look after my family, Suzie, Jacob and Juliette, first. After that… I STAND for everyone having access to food and supplements that improve brain power and are free of cognitive sabotaging chemicals and unhealthy sugars. I am IN-ACTION each moment to move towards this being reality. With higher cognitive awareness, the choice becomes cleaner and clearer as to how we all can live IN-LOVE with one another and with Mother Earth. I STAND for everyone knowing th ..read more

Family and friends are important parts of life. Often, when family life gets very busy, time spent with good friends becomes more cherished. With my family away for two weeks, I have been extremely mindful to make time to get outside and enjoy a few adventures with good friends. Yesterday I had the pleasure of going on a new rock climbing route in Squamish called Chewbacca with one of my longtime climbing partners and BFF Don . This 3 pitch route was great to test my abilities, because as with friends, often family life can lead to less time keeping up with your fitness. I was super happy wi ..read more

How would you like a delicious gluten free cookie that also acts like a meal replacement and is loaded with protein? Ya, I thought so! As usual, I am stoked to support your efforts to increase the amount of plant based foods you consume without giving up on taste. Life is too short to not eat cookies and I myself plan to eat them until the end of time. Yes I still enjoy the occasional gluten filled Starbucks chocolate chip cooke, but more often than not, I go for something I prepared myself at home, such as these awesome gluten free coconut quinoa cookie. WHAT, a cookie made with quinoa? YES ..read more

How do you get your kids to eat more greens? That is always a question I get asked at my live events and from your many emails, which I love by the way! Before I share with you my yummy recipe of the week for my Szechuan Green Beans, I want to provide you with 3 quick tips for upping the intake of greens in your child’s diet. FIRST: Make them Tasty By far the number one way to get your kids eating more greens is to make them taste good. That is why I add a handful of spinach or kale into each fruit smoothie I make for the kids. The Szechuan Green Beans recipe below is another exampl ..read more

Do you ever notice how sandwiches get all the lunchtime glory? Sometimes it’s nice to switch things up. When was the last time you used your Thermos? Do you even own a thermos? Now that the weather is cooler why not pack some super delicious and nutritious soup for lunch? So, take a break from the usual lunch fare and get ready to fill your Thermos up with some hot and healthy soup! My Yam & Quinoa Soup is not only great tasting, but contains the power of YAMS. I’ll share more on them in a minute. Since we are in the midst of winter, it is the perfect time to add a little warmth to you wo ..read more

If you’re looking to fuel your sports with more strength, enhance your brain power to share your powerful message with the world or just looking for a delicious way to feed your kids a healthy dose of protein, I invite you to test out my new favourite “Power of Food” recipe. Both paleo friendly and gluten free, my intention is for this recipe to become a family favourite as it has in ‘The Hart House’. In gratitude Print No-Bake Almond Butter Loaf Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  60 mins Total time:  1 hour 10 mins Serves: one 5x9' loaf   Ingredients ½ cup almond ..read more

With two little ones aged 5 & 2, making sure they eat healthy sources of essential fatty acids, quality protein & good carbohydrates as well as a vital supply of vitamins & minerals can often be tricky. Somehow over the past few years, my daughter Juliette has grown a very strong sweet tooth. Just like her daddy (that’s me :), she most often asks for food that triggers a sweet response in her tastebuds. I have come accept this as a good thing as it allows me to hide other key nutrients in sweet foods she otherwise would not eat. For example, my recipe for Raisin Walnut Chutney is ..read more

Just a few days ago, one of my closets friends of the past 10 years moved 4000+km away, to start a new chapter in his life. Connecting to my emotions around this event has been an interesting exercise as I try to make sense of the the feelings I am experiencing. You see, this was a love affair of epic proportions. No, not is the physical sense, but very much an emotional connection to another human being, who inspired me to be better and was often a shoulder to lean on. Growing up, my addicted to sugar left me disconnected to my emotional state. Having arrived in my mid-twenties broken down b ..read more

There was a time in my life where my daily battles felt as if they were never going to end. Sleepless nights crying myself to bed wondering if things would ever get better. Its been quite the personal journey over the past 15 years lifting myself out of the depths of depression and anxiety and into a place of abundance. Many of you have been following my work with Power of Food for much of this time and for that I thank you and am in deep gratitude. For those of you who are newer to the community, welcome and I am excited to share some very powerful energy with you. You see, I have come to re ..read more

It seems like everyone and their dog suffers from some type of food allergy. A large part of the reason why so many of our friends, family members, co-workers and fellow students suffer from food allergies is a result of our “western” lifestyle. Daily stress combined with overuse of antibiotics and a high consumption of processed food have changed the way our immune systems function and react to certain foods. You have probably heard a lot about the importance of healthy gut bacteria and how essential it is to keeping you alive. It contributes to your overall health by warding off harmful for ..read more