Nourished Sprouts

What am I doing about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples occurring within the borders of Canada? Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 as a way to commemorat...e the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. September 30 is a day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. #indigenous #orangeshirtday #indigenouscommunities

Join the Nourished Family Group for nutrition & wellness tips, activities, recipes & more! What's happening in October... CROCKTOBER! 31 Days of crock pot recipes to try with your family!

Who is ready for Crocktober?! Every day for the month of October I will share with you new, healthy, delicious crockpot recipes (one Whole 30 & one Vegan). Join The Nourished Families Club for access to these tasty recipes. ... #crocktober #crockpotmeals #healthyeating #healthyeatingforfamilies

"Owning your story is the bravest thing you'll ever do." -Brené Brown The first and the last pictures are about 7 years apart. It feels like I am looking at two different people. From a shy, overweight, unconfident, teen who was full of anxiety to a happy, still anxious mom who is gaining her confidence. My story is about so much more than just losing weight. It's about self-love & never giving up on yourself. I know a lot of people don't feel comfortable in their own skin b...ut I am here to tell you that one day you will! Nutrition plays a BIGGG role in how we feel, and once I understood that it become so much easier for me to make better choices, especially as an emotional eater! Through lots of walking, mindfulness & healthier habits I lost and kept off 60lbs and began to gain confidence in myself. I have found my passion for healthy living & I am so excited to share it with you & your family! From time to time we struggle and that's ok. Since having Ro, I find myself facing many of the same challenges I did when I first began my journey to better health. I know my fellow moms can agree, eating healthy can be a challenge! Often we are rushing to eat whatever we can get on our hands on. Convience rather than nutritional quality is usually what we go for. I am so thankful to have found something to help me get the nutrition I need for nourishing my little Ro. Fruit, veggies, & omega capsules are now part of my daily routine. These capsules bridge the nutritional gaps that I miss in my diet. This makes all the difference in my energy levels, milk supply, & ensures I am getting all the servings of fruits & veggies I need. Want to know more!? Comment below or send me a message! Oh how I wish I knew about these when I first started my health journey!

With so much going on in the world right now, our children are more confused than ever. First, covid is keeping them out of school, away from their friends, and routines. Now, all this violence is all over social media & the news. As an adult it is even hard for me to comprehend the injustice in our world. So how will our children know how to deal with everything going on? What can we do for our children? We can teach them. No one is born with hate, I honestly believe it is ...a learned behaviour. As parents we need to do everything in our power to keep the love alive in our kids. Reading a great way to do just that! Giving you & your child bonding time while you learn together.

Want to make your pantry healthy? No more processed foods filled with preservatives! Just the basics to keep your family healthy. With a well stocked pantry, the meal possibilities are endless. #SundayRead #SundayShare

BRAIN BUSTER SMOOTHIE! This kid friendly smoothie is a must try! Blueberries are packed full of powerful antioxidants & nutrients like folate to support brain development in your little ones... they may even help with concentration & memory! (The more blueberries the brighter the colour). ... Bananas, as everyone knows are great source of potassium but did you know they have folate & vitamin B6? Key nutrients for a healthy, happy brain! Avocado & coconut oil give you even more brain power with those healthy fats! Complete finishes it off with protein, fibre, & so much more to make this smoothie an easy breakfast or snack for those those busy days.

All the fish oil goodness, without the fish! Where do fish get their omega-3s? From the algae they eat! So why not go right to the source & say goodbye to the pollutants from the fish! These capsules skip right to source with algal oil & other plant oils to give you a plant powered boost! ... There are soo many reasons to get enough essential fatty acids! From supporting the brain & the heart, they also fight inflammation in the body.

I feel that Holistic Nutrition is so much more than just eating healthy. Holistic Nutrition means not only nourishing the body, but also the mind, & soul of each person as an individual. What does Holistic Nutrition mean to you? Not sure exactly what Holistic Nutrition is? Check out this quick read, I agree with every one of my fellow nutritionists. Do you? If you feel it's time to introduce Holistic Nutrition into your family then you'll want to stay tuned! The Nourished Family Program will be coming soon! Keep your eyes open for hints about this awesome program over the coming weeks!

Have a picky eater? Or just looking for some science fun for the family? Check out the Food Discovery Worksheet! Get messy & have fun exploring food in a new way. Use all your senses & document your findings. Share your experiments with food. Use #nourishedsprouts! https://buff.ly/2yT8ip6

BERRY GOODNESS! All ready for the week! If it's not washed & ready to go then I probably won't eat it. Which makes it A LOT more difficult to make healthy choices. Anyone else do this?... Prep is important! And since I LOVE to snack, having all these fresh berries washed & ready to eat saves me from making a not so healthy choice... especially before bed. Soak produce for 10 or so minutes in baking soda or vinegar then rinse. Not only does this give your produce the best clean, it also keeps fresher!