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Quick and Easy High-Protein Fried Rice Recipe

“One Sweet and Sour Chicken Fried Rice, please.” Even now, I can hear my teenage self telling the cashier at my then, favourite Chinese restaurant in York Plaza, Half Way Tree, Jamaica. Teenage Chan loved her some sweet and sticky Chinese takeout boy! And who doesn’t love the comfort of a flavourful rice bowl –Continue reading “Quick and Easy High-Protein Fried Rice Recipe”

The Secret to Successful Lifestyle Change (…its not what you think)

The secret to lasting success with lifestyle change boils down to the acceptable level of “pain” you’re willing to tolerate. Illness brings pain. Change brings pain. But if the pain of the change is greater than the pain associated with the illness — you’ll never change.

PCOS-friendly Fudgy Brownie in a Mug

(Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, High-Protein option, Vegan option) Hey Loves! I wanted to share this easy, health(ier) version of this chocolate mug brownie recipe with you all, right in time for the holidays! I call this recipe my “happy-accident brownie-in-a-mug”; One day, I whisked some random ingredients together and nuked it in the microwave,Continue reading “PCOS-friendly Fudgy Brownie in a Mug”

Its the First Monday of the New Year…

Not everyone loves New Year resolutions, especially for my 9-5 peeps. Its ok to be hesitant and a bit sad about returning to work after a long vacation, especially after the happy yuletide season. Disclaimer: If day in, day out you loathe your job…pray and consider getting out. However, if you generally like what youContinue reading “Its the First Monday of the New Year…”

What is PCOS?

From the “Things I wish I knew” PCOS Awareness Week Instagram Series “PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome” is a combination of symptoms that present in women (usually of childbearing age) when their environment doesn’t play nice with their genetics. I’ve learned some key things over the years that have changed my approach to managing my PCOS. AndContinue reading “What is PCOS?”

Nouriched: Eat. Move. Rest. Repeat

It is likely, that you are here because you are not feeling your best. You may be sick, constantly tired or overweight. And you are not the only one. Your friends and family members lament about headaches, bloating, menstrual problems, brain-fog and chronic illnesses. You’ve tried “that” new diet, and signed up for “that” newContinue reading “Nouriched: Eat. Move. Rest. Repeat”