Here are 3 unique holiday gifts for children that won’t add any clutter to your home and will set them up for success later in life As the holiday season approaches, I feel a nagging anxiety mounting as I imagine all the shopping, wrapping, unwrapping, and waste that inevitably comes with it. While I love […] The post Unique Holiday Gifts for Children appeared first on the Local Health Collective ..read more

Many people ask what is my favourite supplement and its an easy answer! But why is magnesium important? Stressed? Restless legs? Teeth grinding? Eye lid twitching? Yup, this one is for you! Lets start with a story: I had a patient many years ago who was working 60+ hours per week. They were training for […] The post Why is Magnesium Important appeared first on the Local Health Collective ..read more

How many store-bought gluten free breads have you tried that taste and feel like cardboard? Say good-bye to the cardboard and hello to soft, scrumptious gluten free bread made in the bread maker! Can you make gluten free bread in a breadmaker? Heck yes, you can! This recipe is seriously the best gluten free bread […] The post The Best Gluten Free Bread Maker Recipe appeared first on the Local Health Collective ..read more

As a tried and true yogi, one of my favourite parts of a retreat is that amazing bowl of homemade granola after a blissful morning yoga class. While granola is high in [healthy] fats, its a protein and nutrient-packed way to start the day! I do quite a bit of food sensitivity testing in my […] The post The Best Granola You Have Ever Had appeared first on the Local Health Collective ..read more

BBQ Steak Skewers with Chimichurri by Bianca Baker, RHN Summer is here and that means it is BBQ season! Longer, sunny days by the pool filled with fun, laughter and a lot of good food are exactly what should be had now that the temperatures are heating up and summer is here! These BBQ Steak Skewers are the perfect thing to throw on the BBQ on a busy weeknight or when you have people over as it is quick, easy and so delicious to make. Topped with bright green, fresh, chimichurri, you just cannot go wrong! HOW TO MAKE Your skewers In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, appl ..read more

What do your cravings mean? (Part 2) By Bianca Baker, Registered Holistic Nutritionist A craving is a powerful desire to have something and in today’s case, we are discussing food. If you have missed part 1 of this series, I highly suggest you go and take a look at it. You can find the post here. We talk about cheese, chocolate, dairy, ice cream and red meat. Today, we will be chatting all about carbohydrates, sweets, coffee and a little random craving that I didn’t think was all that common until I took notice of it. Let’s jump in! White, Refined Carbohydrates Craving white, refined carbohyd ..read more

Turkey Sliders with Parsley Aioli by Bianca Baker, RHN Serves 4 people/ makes 8 sliders. Spring is in the air and that means that we are getting ready for outdoor picnics and backyard BBQs. When the weather gets warmer, there is nothing that makes it feel more like summer than getting together with friends, sitting in the sun and eating burgers while catching up. So, whether you are having a picnic, a BBQ or just a casual dinner party, these sliders should be on the menu! Think a good brioche bun, a flavourful turkey pattie and an aioli (a fancy mayonnaise) that is filled with herbs to keep t ..read more

Local Health Voted Best Naturopathic Clinic! and runner up for Best Massage Therapy and Best Acupuncture Thanks so much for your votes, we are truly honoured! Local Health was voted in the following categories in the Stars of Vancouver 2022 edition: 1st place- Best Naturopathic Clinic 2nd place- Best Massage TherapistNicole Scott, RMT   2nd place- Best Acupuncturist Jill Truscott, R.Ac Congratulations to all our team members and neighbours who have been recognized this year! Thank you so much your continued support. We love being apart of this community and being able to support you in y ..read more

What do your cravings mean? (Part 1) by Bianca Baker, RHN A craving is a powerful desire to have something and food is no different in this case. We have all craved a certain food at one point or another. If you are sad, you may wish to eat chocolate and ice cream, if you are tired you may crave coffee and coke or if you are hungry, you may crave something like a burger or a pizza. This is all normal! Today, I am going to discuss some of the most common cravings you may have and why you are craving these foods. I hope that once you understand what your body wants from these foods, you will be ..read more

No-Bake Chocolate Cashew Cookie Bites by Bianca Baker, Registered Holistic Nutritionist There is nothing greater than cookie dough that can be considered healthy while still being delicious. Also, who has time to bake cookies? Me neither! This recipe includes ingredients dates and maple syrup for sweetness as well as oat flour and cashew butter. This means that you get all the delights of a great nut butter cookie without having to wait for it to bake or the excessive amount of sugar and refined flour that we usually find in cookies. This recipe is great for you if you enjoy meal prep, if you ..read more