Chocoholic? Yes. Avocado brownies? Yes. Protein packed? YESSSSSS I decided to try something new and baked with avocado! My son was like, what?! But trust me, you want to make this!!! And then thank me later Chocolate protein avocado brownies: Here is the recipe: 1 avocado mashed 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup simply1 chocolate protein (I use Arbonne which you can find HERE) 2 eggs 1 tbsp sugar free maple syrup 1 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup pb2 (or any peanut/nut butter) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips Bake at 325F for 35 minutes or until your fork comes ou ..read more

Why is protein important for cancer patients? Good nutrition is an important part of treatment and recovery. Getting enough protein can help you: • Build and maintain muscle mass • Build a healthy immune system to fight infection • Improve recovery during and after cancer treatment Protein rich foods are a good source of calories. Calories are important for maintaining your body weight during treatment. The average healthy adult should have approx 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. People having cancer treatment may need more protein. Main Sources of Protein Animal protein: dai ..read more

Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Melatonin is a popular supplement that’s best known for its ability to help people sleep. I recently read an article that showed new evidence that suggests that melatonin may also help lower your risk of breast cancer and improve treatment outcomes. Recent research has looked into the possibility that melatonin might help prevent breast cancer, as well as slow its growth and help treatment work more effectively. Here’s what these studies have found: A 2018 study found that the antiestrogenic (a substance that prevents cells from making and using ..read more

Cake pops or protein balls? How about a little bit of both Decided to change up my protein ball recipe and use almond flour instead of oats. New recipe but same great taste! You can check out other protein ball recipes as well as all my recipes HERE. Recipe: •1-2 scoops Arbonne simply1 Vanilla protein •1.5 cups almond flour •1/4 cup maple syrup or agave •1/3 cup almond butter •dairy free chocolate chips Combine all ingredients well and roll into balls. You may need to add some water if you find it needs more moisture. I found this especially if you use 2 scoops of protein powder. Store in the ..read more

Did you know? Low vitamin D levels in women could mean higher risk of breast cancer. I didn’t know this until after I was diagnosed and was given a list of things to eliminate, limit and add to my diet & lifestyle. Adding vitamin D3 was a must for me. Why? Vitamin D can play a role in controlling normal breast cell growth and may be able to stop breast caner cells from growing. While its best to get your vitamin D from natural sources, like the sun, us who live in Canada don’t have sun all year round. However, you also don’t want too much exposure to the sun because that can increase your ..read more

Mother’s day is around the corner and I haven’t even begun to think about gifts. I’m not normally a last minute shopper, but for whatever reason, hitting the mall just hasn’t been a priority. In fact, lately, I’ve been doing the majority of my shopping online. I find it so much easier to click and order, get loyalty points, and if I need to make any returns, I’ll do it afterwards. But ordering from the comfort of my own home is key to me. Luckily, Arbonne understands that the majority of people prefer online shopping. And just for Mother’s Day they have created some amazing bundles for every m ..read more

As a cancer survivor I am constantly checking ingredients and products to ensure that I am eating and drinking the right stuff! There are so many items you are told to reduce, eliminate or increase and its alot of information. At times it feels very overwhelming. But I’m constantly learning how to better my health, which means I want to take my learnings and share with all of you so that you know as well. In case you need the info for yourself or a loved one in the future. One of the items that is constantly talked about is the need for protein in your diet and lifestyle. In fact you should be ..read more

For years, collagen has been an essential supplement for women, often referred to as the secret to long-lasting beauty and health. But collagen is also such a vital key to men’s health especially as we get older. So, what is collagen? Collagen is a protein present in our body. In fact, it is one of the most abundant proteins, approximately 30% of all proteins in the body. In the most basic sense, you can think of collagen as the glue that helps hold it together. It is the key structural protein that provides strength, and regeneration to all our connective tissues, including skin, tendons, lig ..read more

I have been using protein powder for the last 4 years. I always knew that protein was an essential macro in our diets, but until I had a coach work with me on my macros, I never had enough. A go to source was always a protein bar, and still is, but now to ensure that I am getting close to my bodyweight in protein, I’ve started adding protein powders to my diet. Sometimes its to replace my breakfast, sometimes its next to a meal, and sometimes its adding additional protein to recipes. Here are 5 reasons why you should increase your protein intake: Increasing your protein intake can help you bu ..read more

Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Melatonin is a popular supplement that’s best known for its ability to help people sleep. I recently read an article that showed new evidence that suggests that melatonin may also help lower your risk of breast cancer and improve treatment outcomes. Recent research has looked into the possibility that melatonin might help prevent breast cancer, as well as slow its growth and help treatment work more effectively. Here’s what these studies have found: A 2018 study found that the antiestrogenic (a substance that prevents cells from making and using ..read more