A HEALTHY HOT CHOCOLATE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ADRENALS

Pierre Van ZylHealth + Nutrition, Live Well

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You’ve heard about adrenal fatigue, or perhaps even felt it. You have a sweet tooth. You love chocolate. WE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE. I catch up with Greg Haglund, supplement expert (and founder of my personal fave Switch Nutrition), to chat about how we can support ourselves in times of high stress…with hot chocolate. Firstly,…

Lemony Bulgur Chickpea Salad

Pierre Van Zylbulgur, chickpeas, easy, Main Dishes, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, salad, Salads, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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I’m so tired. I’ve been tired plenty during the internship, but how I feel right now is special. It is, as they say, next level. And, with a final on Thursday, four assignments to finish, and almost two weeks left in my current rotation, the feeling doesn’t promise to let up soon. I’ve been at…

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Running Without Music

AngelaRunning, running without music

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When I first started running in high school, I felt like I always needed music to get me going. I would carry my Walkman or later on Discman (stop laughing) in my hand as I slogged along for 3ish miles. Btw – the struggle with running with a Discman is real.  I think I spend […]

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Bananas and Avocados Can Prevent Heart Attacks

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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If you’re fairly familiar with the vitamins and minerals in the most common fruits and vegetables, you may be aware that in bananas and avocados, potassium and magnesium are notable ingredients in both of them. Like all foods, these two powerhouse fruits (because both are fruits rather than avocados being a vegetable) have many other…

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Podcast 183 | Creativity

Pierre Van ZylMinimalism, Podcast

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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Joshua & Ryan chat about creativity, creating more and consuming less, and the difference between “creating content” and “producing meaningful creations” with filmmaker and YouTuber Matt D’Avella, and they answer the following questions…

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Mocha Overnight Oats

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, high protein, quick, Recipes, Vegan

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Mocha overnight oats are the perfect way to start the day! Combine your favorite breakfast with coffee for the best on the go healthy breakfast idea! These overnight oats are gluten free, vegan, packed with protein and packed with caffeine! Why this re…

Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Summer means two things: One, every person with a sweet tooth is craving something cold and chocolatey. Two, no one has the time to invest in long, complicated recipes. These banana bites solve both issues while being a healthy snack suitable for almost every dietary lifestyle. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Those who are…

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Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Summer means two things: One, every person with a sweet tooth is craving something cold and chocolatey. Two, no one has the time to invest in long, complicated recipes. These banana bites solve both issues while being a healthy snack suitable for almost every dietary lifestyle. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Those who are…

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Molasses to Pennies: All the Smells a Healthy Vagina Can Be

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Women’s Health

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A healthy vagina smells like a lot of different things — flowers isn’t one of them. Yes, we’ve seen those scented tampons ads too. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting vaginas all wrong. Just take a …

Molasses to Pennies: All the Smells a Healthy Vagina Can Be

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Women’s Health

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A healthy vagina smells like a lot of different things — flowers isn’t one of them. Yeah, we’ve seen those scented tampons ads too. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting vaginas all wrong. Just take a quick trip to your local drugstore. You’ll find a…

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Fertile Soil over Ashes: Washington Becomes First US State to Legalize Human Composting

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Biologically, decomposition is a process that releases vital nutrients into the soil, thereby making it more fertile and suitable for re-use [1]. The human body is full of nutrients, and for some people, the thought of their nutrient-filled bodies being buried in a box to decompose or burned when they are gone is disturbing. They’d…

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These Avocado Grilled Cauliflower Sandwiches Will Make You Forget Grilled Cheese

Pierre Van Zyleat, Lunch + Dinner, Snacks + Sides

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Grilled cheese gets a decadent makeover with creamy, mashed avocado sandwiched between crispy, gluten-free cauliflower bread. If you have yet to try cauliflower bread, this easy-to-assemble recipe will become your new go-to sandwich. When cauliflower rice gets mixed with a little almond flour and egg, it creates a delicious Paleo bread that can hold up to piles of…

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Last Week’s Workouts

AngelaMount Washington Road Race, mountain running, Running, Strength training for runners, trail running, Workouts, Yoga

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Last week’s workouts meant peak week of training for Mount Washington Road Race.  It’s taper time! Monday 40 min bike ride Strength training It was a gorgeous Memorial Day and I had zero desire to hit the gym.  Instead I opted for my first outing on my bike of the season and a backyard strength […]

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The Fit Foodie’s Guide to a Gut-Friendly Diet

Pierre Van ZylHealth + Nutrition, Live Well

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Improving our gut health is on the lips of every health foodie right now. You can’t go into a bar in Sydney now without being offered a ‘healthy’ Kombucha Cocktail. But what is good gut healthy really all about? And how do we make better meal choices to support a healthy digestive system? I promise…

Weekend Reading, 6.2.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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I can’t believe it’s already June—it seems as though last August was only yesterday, and I was staring down the long road of the dietetic internship. Everyone assured me that the year would fly by, and in the aggregate it has, though some of the rotations have felt endless. My current rotation is one of…

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Effects of THC on Damaging Alzheimer’s Proteins

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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By now we’re sure you have heard about a special little compound known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC )is what’s responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects. Time and time again, THC is proving to be a powerful compound. This active component is well known for providing pain relief, making it useful in many conditions….

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Cannabis-lookalike found in Ontario contains carfentanil

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Pain Management

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Canadian health officials issued a public alert concerning a drug that looks dangerously similar to cannabis. However, this drug contains opioids [1]. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy stated in a press release that the drug substance has been discovered in Ontario, Canada. It is reported to look like cannabis, but a test found that…

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Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Will Be Your Newest Obsession

Pierre Van Zyleat, Lunch + Dinner, Snacks + Sides

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Think cauliflower for your next snack! These cauliflower bites are an easy and delicious side dish to whip up, that is, if they are not all eaten before the meal even starts. Cauliflower is becoming an increasingly popular vegetable, and for good reason. It’s healthy, low in carbohydrates, and tastes yummy with almost everything. You…

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Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some?

Pierre Van Zyleat, Learn

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Cilantro is a super versatile herb that adds a bright, citrus-like flavor to almost any dish. My first experience with cilantro was at a neighbor’s party when I was 16—I helped make a cold rice dish that had fresh cilantro in it (my job was separating …

10 Signs Of A Vitamin Deficiency And What To Do About It

Pierre Van Zyl

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When it comes to our health, it’s often easy to get lost or overwhelmed by everything we see online, on TV, in the news, and even from our own friends and family. Something that should be straightforward quickly becomes confusing and convoluted. Add th…

10 Minute Skillet Chicken Taco Recipe

Pierre Van Zyldinner, keto, low carb, Paleo, quick, Recipes, whole30

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10 minute skillet chicken taco recipe is going to become your new favorite way to make chicken for your tacos! Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is so easy to make and incredibly flavorful! This healthy recipe is paleo, Whole30 and keto friendly! W…

You Can’t “Starve” Cancer, But You Might Help Treat It With Food

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal, Learn, Opinion

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Most people are already aware of the importance of diet for preventing or managing conditions like diabetes, liver disease, digestive issues, and cardiovascular disease. But an increasing number of people will now receive advice from their medical care providers to pay close attention to their diets to help prevent or help treat certain types of…

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CBD Thin Mint Energy Bites

AngelaBarlean's, Barlean's Seriously Delicious CBD Hemp Oil, CBD Hemp Oil, CBD oil, Energy Bites, Recipes

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Barlean’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting companies that I love. Have you heard of this new thing called CBD Oil? If not, where have you been? Seriously. CBD Oil is EVERYWHERE.  It’s quickly become the hottest supplement out there. From lotions, protein […]

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Wholesome Vegan Lentil, Mushroom & Kale Lasagna

Pierre Van Zylcasseroles, comfort food, Gluten-free, Holidays, lasagna, Main Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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Since September, I’ve been telling myself that this is a year for soups, stews, easy grain dishes, sheet pan meals, and other low maintenance cooking endeavors. It’s true in many ways: soup, for example, has been a mainstay during my internship because it’s easy to make and yields a ton of food for freezing/reheating. With…

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Do You Know the Signs of a Brain Aneurysm?

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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It is of utmost importance that we truly pay attention to the signs and signals of our body. This story of a young mother from South Carolina reminds us that a brain aneurysm can happen to anyone. While Lee Broadway had experienced migraines since her …