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Why I stopped trying to live a balanced life.

April 20, 2019 Fay Healthy Living

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase, “it’s all about balance.” I’m sure you can relate and have probably said this…

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5 Tips to Support Your Wellness in a Digital World

July 31, 2018 Fay Healthy Living

It seems like computers and smart phones are everywhere these days. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some technology, always have always will, but…

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6 Things I Learned in My First Year of Running a Personal Blog

July 4, 2018 Fay Healthy Living

If you asked me a year ago what my hopes were for my blog I would’ve answered “I hope to inspire people to eat and…

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5 Tips to Get Your Fitness Routine Back on Track After a Holiday

March 28, 2017 Fay Fitness, Healthy Living

I recently got back from holidays and have been caught in a fitness rut. After chatting with my hubby and some friends, I’ve realized…

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Oct.1.2021 we're ready for you.🎉 Time has flow

Oct.1.2021 we're ready for you.🎉

Time has flown by and we're so excited to finally be sharing this great news with you🙌. The past 25 weeks have been amazing and we feel extremely blessed to have this light of joy come into our lives.

Will it be a September or October baby? Will it be a girl or a boy? We'll just have to wait a few more months to find out.🤰❤

#25weeks #girlorboy #babyontheway #ohbaby #newaddition #babyannouncement #joy #happiness #pregnant #pregnancy #baby

The easiest berry smoothie ever!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ •1 c

The easiest berry smoothie ever!⁣
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•1 cup frozen assorted berries of choice (I enjoy the combo of wild blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)⁣
•1 cup unsweetened plant based milk ⁣
•2 dallops coconut yogurt (or regular yogurt) ⁣
•2 tbsp chia seeds ⁣
•1 tsp vanilla⁣
•1 scoop raw organic unflavoured or vanilla protein powder (I enjoy Proteins+Greens from @gardenoflife) ⁣
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°Tip: use frozen berries to give the smoothie a refreshing summer feel, and if you prefer your smoothie a tad sweeter, add in a splash of pineapple or orange juice. ⁣
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Happy weekend friends!☀️⁣
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#smoothie #ilovesmoothies #berries #berrysmoothie #summerflavouries #berryheaven #iloveberries #fruits #fruitlover #smoothietime #healthydrink #healthybeverage #strawberries #blueberries #recipe #newrecipe #healthyrecipe #wellness #foodblog #foodie #healthylife #dairyfree #dairyfreelife #plantbased #plantbaseddrink #summerdrink

Pesto chicken penne pasta? Yesss please!🙋‍♀

Pesto chicken penne pasta? Yesss please!🙋‍♀️ ⁣
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Are you a pesto lover or hater? I looovvveee me some pesto🌱! In pasta, in a cold salad, on chicken or shrimp... so delish! 😍⁣
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Garden season is definitely going to inspire many pestoo dishes. 👉Get my essy-does-it pesto recipe on the blog. Search 'pesto' on wellness1st.net ⁣
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On the plate: ⁣
•Baked pesto lemon chicken breast.⁣
•Gluten free penne pasta (@gogoquinoa)⁣
•Sauteed zucchini and bell peppers ⁣
•Tossed in pesto, evoo, pink salt and fresh black pepper⁣
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#dinner #pasta #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreepasta #pesto #pestochicken #pennepasta #pastalove #healthyeating #eathealthy #healthyfood #healthydinner #Healthymeal #dairyfree #summerflavours

5 minute vanilla mug cake! Topped with fresh sweet

5 minute vanilla mug cake! Topped with fresh sweet peaches and coconut cream. 😍🍑⁣⁣
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Dessert, snack, breakfast? You decide.😊⁣⁣
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One of the easiest recipes you'll ever make. ⁣⁣
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Serves 2 🥄🥄(3/4 cup portions)⁣⁣
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▪️In a small bowl whisk the following:⁣⁣
1 large egg⁣⁣
1 tbsp avocado oil ⁣⁣
1 tbsp maple syrup⁣⁣
1 tsp vanilla ⁣⁣
1/4 cup coconut or nut milk ⁣⁣
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▪️Add in...⁣⁣
3 tbsp almond flour ⁣⁣
1/4 cup oat flour (gluten free) ⁣⁣
Dash of cinnamon ⁣⁣
Small pinch of fine salt⁣⁣
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▪️Whisk well. Batter should resemble that of a pancake or cake batter. If it's too runny, add a bit more oat flour. ⁣⁣
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▪️Pour into two ramekins or bake safe mugs. ⁣⁣
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▪️Microwave for 2 minutes. You can also bake at 350F for 20 minutes. ⁣⁣
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▪️Top with freshly sliced peaches and coco whip or yogurt. Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer a little sweeter. ⁣⁣
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Enjoy! ⁣⁣
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#mugcake #cake #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #peaches #peaches mandcream #peachy #recipe #healthyrecipe #healthydessert #snack #ilovecake #glutenfreecake #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreeeats #healthyig #fruitlover #peach #ilovepeaches #healthyoptions #wellness #foodie #newrecioe

Who's getting ready for tonight's @mapleleafs gam

Who's getting ready for tonight's @mapleleafs game?! 💙 #GoLeafsGo ⁣⁣
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My favourite part of game time... snack time of course!⁣😉⁣
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Looking forward to enjoying this board for two tonight... ⁣⁣
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•Carrots⁣⁣
•Celery⁣⁣
•Cucumber
•Cherry tomatoes ⁣⁣
•Gala apples⁣⁣
•Mandarins ⁣⁣
•Green olives ⁣⁣
•Beet crackers (@rwgarciasnacks)⁣⁣
•Almond crackers (@simplemills)⁣⁣
⁣•Smoky and original 'cheesy' dairy free dip (@coreandrind)⁣⁣
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What's on your game time snack menu?⁣⁣
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#snack #veggies #fruits #dips #charcuterie #healthysnack #healthysnacks #snackidea #gametime #gamenight #gametimesnacks #tasty #grazingboard #grazingtable #feedfeed #Torontofoodie #plattersoftheworld #bhgfood #eeeeeats #yummy #foodstyling #foodstagram

One-bowl breakfast squares! Tasty, moist, and fill

One-bowl breakfast squares! Tasty, moist, and filled with goodness.😍⁣
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✔Free from: gluten, dairy, sory, corn, and a nut free option. ⁣
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All you need are a few simple ingredients:⁣
•Banana⁣
•Eggs⁣
•Coconut Oil⁣
•Nut or seed butter⁣
•Almond or coconut flour⁣
•Coconut sugar⁣
•Cinnamon⁣
•Vanilla ⁣
•Rolled Oats⁣
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➡️Full recipe on the blog, direct link in bio. ⁣
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Happy Sunday friends!⁣
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Xoxo⁣
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#HealthyBreakfast #Breakfast #GlutenFreeBreakfast #HealthySnack #DairyFree #HealthyRecipe #DarkChocolate #MealPrep #Tasty #Delish #WellnessBlog #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #HealthyFoodBlog #BreakfastSquares #BreakfastReipe

It’s been a minute… ok four months but who’s

It’s been a minute… ok four months but who’s counting😄?! Sometimes we all need a lil’ break. What started off as a 30-day social media detox challenge turned into 120+ days of recharge.🧘‍♀️⁣
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And just like the awesome people you are, many reached out to see how I was doing (can’t thank you enough❤). Happy to report, I’m doing great friends. Today, I want to share with you three main reasons I hit pause:⁣
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🔆LACK OF CREATIVITY – As a full time digital comms professional, being online all day everyday can be creativity exhausting. I was starting to experience major writer's block, lack of interest and ideas. My creative brain was simply tired and in need of ‘real life’ inspiration.⁣
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🔆MISSING THINGS OUT OF REACH – My IG news feed is mostly filled with food and travel content. And while the food posts were keeping my brain light up during covid, the travel posts were putting a major damper on my mood. My feed was becoming a constant reminder of places and experiences out of reach. Flat out, covid sucks and a break from these reminders gave me the space to overcome this void and truly appreciate travel content for its beauty. ⁣
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🔆PRIORITIES – Most important reason of them all. Life happens and gears need to shift sometimes; focusing energy in areas that need it most. Taking a break from the online ‘noise’ also helped give my mind clarity and perspective of the things that truly matter and the purpose they bring.⁣
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Learnings…⁣
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🔹️Taking breaks is healthy, don't put a time frame on it, just start and see where it goes.⁣
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🔹️Space will give your mind the time it needs to reflect and grow.⁣
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🔹️In the end, your heart will guide you.⁣
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🔸️Will I be back on social regularly? Taking it one day at a time.⁣
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🔸️Will I take breaks more often? Definitely, encourage you to do the same.⁣
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Do you take social breaks? How do they help you? Share with me below.⬇️⁣

Double Chocolate Poppers! 😍🍫 I went back an

Double Chocolate Poppers! 😍🍫

I went back and forth on the name of this recipe forever! I admit, it kind of sounds like a recreational drug LOL. 😄

Disclaimer: This post does not promote or encourage the use of drugs, just chocolate… really good chocolate that basically tastes like a truffle and brownie melted in your mouth.😍

👉RECIPE NOW ON THE BLOG. LINK IN BIO.

🍫 These double chocolate poppers are gluten free, vegan, naturally sweetened, and paleo friendly.

#chocolate #darkchocolate #dairyfree #dairyfreechocolate #paleorecipe #paleodessert #chocolateballs #chocolatebites #doublechocolate #truffle #healthytreat #healthychocolate #healthydessert #chocolateballs #chocolatecravings #ilovechocolate #chocolatelover #chocolatey #chocolatefordays #chocolaterecipe #healthykitchen #dairyfreelife #dessertrecipe #chocolatesnack #chocolates

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP🍲😍! An all time

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP🍲😍! An all time favourite that I love making again and again.

#DYK Butternut squash is a great source of fibre, vitamins A, C, E and B, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc; helping strengthen your immune system and support your overall health. I'll take a second bowl please! 🙋‍♀️

👉This soup is free from: dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, nuts, refined sugars.

👉This soup is loaded with wholesome goodness and tasty simple ingredients like coconut cream.

Recipe now up on the blog! Link in bio.

Happy soup sippin' friends! 😊

#soup #butternutsquash #squash #dairyfreesoup #glutenfree #dairyfree #butternutsquashsoup #healthysoup #souprecipe #newrecipe #healthyfood #healthyfoodblog #healthyfoodblogger #foodie #healthykitchen #healthyoption #allergenfriendly #wellnessblogger #coconutcream #pumpkinseeds #butternut #tistheseason #soupforthesoul #ilovesoup #souplover #souplov

Cozying up with a warm cup of homemade eggnog toni

Cozying up with a warm cup of homemade eggnog tonight. 😍 Have you made eggnog before? It's one of the easiest holiday recipes, and there are so many ways you can make it tasty and healthy.

Adding in lots of warm spices, using @conestoga_eggs free range or organic egg yolks, and swapping in natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup are just a few tips to making this silky smooth eggnog.

👉Check out the link in my bio for full recipe details.

Breathe in. Sip. Exhale. Perfect way to end the night. 😊

Xo

🎉🙌WING NIGHT! How do you like your wings? I

🎉🙌WING NIGHT! How do you like your wings? I like mine seasoned well and crispy😍! Did you know you can get a really good crisp on a baked wing with a few simple tricks? I share all my tips to making the perfect baked crispy wings in my latest blog post!

Check it out and let me know... to dip or not to dip?! Link in bio.

Side note, I've been nailing my coleslaws lately, would you be interested in the recipe?

Happy winging and weekending friends. 📣Cue holiday movie ⛄🎬.

#crispywings #wings #bakedwings #healthywings #appitizer #movienight #wingnight #ilovewings #chicken #bakedchicken #chickenwings #healthyfood #coleslaw #newrecipe #foodblog #foodblogger #healthyfoodblog #healthyfoodblogger #healthyeating #protein #crispywings #wingsrecipe #healthykitchen #eathealthy #healthyoptions #tasty #delish

What are your favourite ways to enjoy eggs? Scramb

What are your favourite ways to enjoy eggs? Scrambled, pouched, sunny-side up, boiled… so many options to choose from!⁣ 🍳
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Did you know one egg has 7 grams of high-quality protein, contains healthy fats, iron, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and more – that’s a whole lot of goodness wrapped up in one little shell 🥚!
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Looking for fun ways to use eggs in your next meal? Join local Canadian egg farmer's @conestoga_eggs Tuesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. ET as they go LIVE on their Facebook channel with Chef & Author Afrim Pristine to share easy egg-inspired recipes. It’s going to be an eggstordinary time! Couldn’t help myself!⁣😄
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#OrganicEggs #HealthyBreakfast #ConestogaFarms #SupportLocal #Eggs #Nutritious

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Meet Fay

Hi there! I’m Fay, lover of all things health and wellness. Join me in my wellness journey as I share healthy recipes (all dairy + gluten free), motivational tips, daily inspiration and more. Together, we can inspire healthy, simple living!

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