Dr. Carissa DuPuis

Something about R O A S T E D V E G G I E S I wanted a warm and comforting snack tonight after clinic (and Toronto’s first snowfall), so I roasted a butternut squash. It was a huge win in my house, so I wanted to share my method! Swipe to see what I did with the seeds! Preheat the oven to 425F... Toss cubed butternut squash in extra virgin olive oil (@terradelyssa), garlic powder, salt (@maldonsalt), pepper, and smoked paprika (PC Black Label) Sprinkle with fresh thyme Bake for 25 mins [Seeds are tossed in oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, & salt and baked for 10 minutes] Yummmmmm See more

Today is a N E W W E E K! Hopefully you’re all feeling rested and relaxed after the long weekend, but sometimes long weekends make it extra hard to return to work the following week. Do this with me to ground yourself and lower your stress: ... CHILD’S POSE: Kneel on the floor with your feet together and your knees hip-width apart. On an exhale, lower your torso between your knees, and extend your arms above your head with your palms facing down. Relax your shoulders toward the ground. Rest in the pose for as long as needed. Have a great week! See more

CREAMY & DECADENT (vegan friendly and refined sugar-free) This no-bake recipe has three components but is super simple to make and guaranteed to satisfy! Credit goes to @drmarkhyman for this one: ... Chocolate: - In a pot, over low heat, melt together 3/4 cup of coconut oil, 3/4 cup cacao powder, 1/3 maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the mixture into a muffin tray lined with paper cups. Put the tray in the freezer to harden, and put the rest of the chocolate aside for now. Caramel Filling: - Soak 5 pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and mince well. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 tsp almond milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and minced dates. Almond butter filling: - Mix together 1/4 cup almond butter and 2 tsp maple syrup. Final steps: - Scoop a 1.5 tsp portion of the almond butter filling into each muffin cup on top of the frozen chocolate. - Scoop a 1 tsp portion of the caramel filling into each muffin cup. - Spoon the remaining chocolate over the filling ~ 4 tsp per muffin cup. - Place the muffin tin back in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden. ENJOY! Have yourselves a great weekend! #wellness #wellnesslife #wellnesstips #wellnessgoals #healthy #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthylife #healthiswealth #healthyeats #healthyrecipes #healthfood #healthysnack #healthyhabits #healthychoice

There’s something I’ve noticed lately People using the word common and normal interchangeably as if they are the same thing. But let me be the one to tell you they are NOT! The word common means that something occurs often or is very prevalent. ... The word normal, in a biological sense, means naturally occurring and free from disease. The problem with using these interchangeably, you see, is that they are actually quite different! According to a systematic review of the global prevalence of low back pain, up to 85% of working people can expect to experience low back pain during their lifetime. That’s a lot, so you can say that low back pain is common. But is it normal? Does low back pain occur naturally if you’re not expected to spend the majority of your day behind a desk, lifting heavy objects, driving, or kneeling and bending all day? The answer is NO! DM me! I’m happy to have a conversation with you about your specific pain that you may have thought was normal (until now)!

B O D Y B R E A K On Monday I led the Internal Audit team at @canadalifeco through a midday body break. It’s so important to get up to move and stretch throughout your day. Getting lost in your work and realizing a few hours have gone by without moving happens to all of us. (Me included! I spent HOURS studying at my desk guilty of this during my 11 years of post secondary school )... Some of the tips and stretches that we covered: If you use more than one computer monitor, try to place them both in front of you. If you can’t, rotate your entire body to look at your second screen. Rotating just your head will likely lead to muscle tension and neck pain. Keep your shoulders away from your ears! The ideal posture for typing is to keep your shoulders down, elbows bent to 90 degrees, and your wrists neutral. Stretch your neck by tilting it to one side and gently pulling it down towards your shoulder (as shown above). What’s the longest you’ve gone without getting up from your desk? Be honest See more