An Ultimate College Essay Writing Guide Writing essays at the university level can be difficult, especially if you have no personal interest in the topic at hand. Thankfully, millions of essays have been written, and the process has been distilled to a simple, step by step process you can work through each and every time. Use the tips in this ultimate college essay writing guide to put together perfect essays with ease. Always Start with the Five Paragraph Structure Even if your essay needs to be several pages long, the five paragraph structure is an essential starting point. It includes: An ..read more

The average trick or treater will be consuming on average 3 cups of sugar for Halloween. To provide context, that is equal to chomping down almost 169 sugar cubes! To combat the fatigue, irritability and unstable blood sugar that typically occurs after consuming a large amount of sugar, try our Smart Sugar Hangover Cure- adults and children alike! Happy Halloween ..read more

Taking a nice long hike in the great Canadian outdoors is one of my favourite things, however, with ticks and mosquitos  lurking, one must ensure they are protected. A few easy ways to avoid ticks: Avoid walking in long grass. Wear nylons under your leggings/hiking pants. Try my Smart Bug repellent that actually smells good! Smart Bug Repellant 10 drops of citronella, lemon eucalyptus, neem or geranium oil (or a combination thereof) 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup of water 3 Tablespoons of vegetable glycerin Mix all of the above and add to a glass spray bottle. Enjoy smelling fresh all ..read more

National Ice Cream Day … Definitely a day worth celebrating (you can read about the history of it here). What does one do if you are gluten free and dairy free and still want to celebrate? You make your own! Enjoy these two gluten and dairy free Live The Smart Way ice cream creations and celebrate all week long. Chai Coconut Milk Cashew Ice Cream Serves 4 I love the combination of chai spices, coconut milk and the creaminess of cashews in this dairy free, gluten free ice cream. Perfect with a nice cup of chai tea or iced chai tea. 1 cup of cashews, soaked overnight with 1 Chai tea bag and 1 ..read more

I often hear clients that really struggle with drinking just plain water as they find it too bland. a typical ‘ vitamin water’ has as much sugar as a chocolate bar! eeek!! So…I decided to Smarten things up a bit! Here are some fun water combinations…. calorie free, full of flavour and no chemicals! Fill a mason jar with pure filtered water and add one of the following combinations below  or have fun and experiment with your favourite citrus fruits and fresh herbs for your own favourite flavour! (try lemon, lime, grapefruit and oranges for a healthy Five Alive!) Metabolism Booster „ 1 cup ..read more

Summer Fresh Noodles in a Snap! So many people ask me, how can they make their own vegetable noodles? These noodles – sometimes also known as zoodles – are a wonderful alternative to pasta during the hot summer months when you can take advantage of an abundance of farm fresh veggies. When the heat is on, lighter fare can be a godsend. Not only that, they are lighter and more nutritious than pasta! Plus it’s a great way to use up all of the zucchini that are over-running everyone’s garden. They look gorgeous, which is why some people feel intimidated to make them, but in reality they are so si ..read more

I just love this time of year! The fruits of summer are coming into season, and each mouthful bursts with juicy freshness. I always like to tell people that they should eat veggies like it’s their job, but in July it’s completely reasonable to make fruit a top priority!  Sure, we have access to many of them year-round, but in my opinion there is nothing quite as divine as fresh, local strawberries. So here’s a little secret about me – I am completely addicted to ice cream. But because I am lactose intolerant and celiac, I don’t indulge often.  One way that  I get my ice cream fix is by creatin ..read more

The Ultimate Canada Day Granola This granola is absolutely chockful of nutrition! it has lots of fibre, protein and healthy monosaturated fats to keep you feeling full all morning long! The smell of this granola when cooking … if heaven has a smell … it has to smell like this! Serves 20 Ingredients „  1 1⁄4 cups of gluten-free steel cut oats „  1 3⁄4 cups of gluten-free rolled oats „  1 cup of gluten-free oat bran or rice bran „  1⁄2 cup each of sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and walnut pieces „  1⁄4 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut, hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds „  3⁄4 cup each of ..read more

We are BACK for our FOURTH Year in Ottawa, Ontario inspiring Canadians to be the healthiest nation on earth! TASTE new foods and uncover the latest nutrition trends including new gluten-free, vegan and keto food innovations! LEARN the newest health, fitness and yoga trends by joining a free fitness class! SHOP from hundreds of unique health exhibits and LEARN from health seminars. Arrive early to get a giveaway bag full of amazing samples, delicious healthy treats, coupons and swag from our fantastic Sponsors, Partners and Exhibitors! The first 1,000 attendees on each day will receive o ..read more