A creative and balanced approach to nutrition for the ‘whole’ family. Taking care of yourself isn’t always easy.
Sometimes, the demands of work and family life leave us little time to nurture ourselves. At Feeding the Whole Family, we believe that good health shouldn’t be hard work. We bring together simple ideas and practical tools to help you and your family eat well and live a healthier, more balanced life.
04/25/2018
Today is a pea soup kind of day! Cool and drizzly. Try this updated and fresh pea soup with added dill and fresh peas. It is super yummy!
Split Pea Soup with Fresh Peas and Dill This is a lovely veggie-loaded spring soup, perfect for the entire family. The addition of dill and fresh peas really freshens it up.
02/22/2018
Meagan Duhamel has attributed her success and healthy injury-free career to her vegan lifestyle! Go veggies Go!!
What A Vegan Olympic Gold Medalist Eats For All-Day Energy Plus, her go-to breakfast and what it's like to be a vegan Olympian.
02/21/2018
This soup hits the spot on a drizzly day like this!!
Kale, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup Recipe This veggie-loaded soup is healthy, hearty and one of my favourite winter soups.
11/21/2017
This article is a good reminder of the importance of counting your blessings on a daily basis.
5 Science-Backed Reasons To Kick-Start (Or Restart) Your Gratitude Practice ASAP No. 4 might surprise you.
11/20/2017
Looking for a simple and delicious teacher's gift? Start early and make up a few batches of this delicious, holiday-inspired granola. Take it up a notch by using vintage mason jars or adding custom labels.
Cranberry Ginger Granola This is a wonderful, light tasting granola, perfect for a lazy fall or winter morning, and it makes a great gift too.
11/07/2017
Had this yummy, warming smoothie this morning! It definitely hit the spot.
Hot Pumpkin Goji Smoothie This warming smoothie hits the spot on a cool fall or winter morning. You will be surprised how much of a treat this smoothie is, and it is so good for you too. It is definitely one of my faves.
05/25/2017
It is detox time! You know it is here when the dandelions come out in full force. The green smoothie is my favourite tool for cleansing. It is easy to incorporate and you can make it as hardcore as you like. This one is fully loaded. Cilantro, kale, lemon and ginger are all cleansing and the combo makes this recipe a superstar. And it even tastes great! What more could you ask for? Give it a try.
Kale and Cilantro Detox Smoothie This low glycemic smoothie is so creamy and delicious and loaded with magical ingredients too. Cilantro is a potent heavy metal detoxifier, kale is a blood purifier, good for the eyes, bones, skin among many other magical things, cucumber is cooling and wonderful for the skin and joints and lemon he...
04/28/2017
Well-being can be considered a life skill. If you practice, you can actually get better at it. By learning and regularly practising skills that promote positive emotions, you can become a happier and healthier person. Read more about it in this great article.
Turning Negative Thinkers Into Positive Ones Chronically viewing the glass as half-empty inhibits one’s ability to bounce back from life’s inevitable stresses.
04/13/2017
Today I am sharing this wonderful link with 12 great meditation videos on Youtube. Although I have been meditating for years on and off, I have recently stepped up my game after suffering a nasty concussion and whiplash in a car accident last summer. Don't take your brain and body for granted people. Keep it in good health with a regular meditation practice. You will be amazed at the path your life takes when you are grounded and guided. It will flow with grace and clarity and intuition...and much less resistance. A new and enlightened perspective will unfold. It is truly magical. Sometimes getting into a regular routine on your own can be difficult. There are lots of free meditations on YouTube, but these are some that may help to get you started. http://www.ilivethelifeilove.com/10-best-guided-meditations/
04/10/2017
Made this awesome dip yesterday for a party and it was a big hit as usual. Artichokes are great for the liver and a good veggie to add to our diet in the spring as we lighten up and do a little spring cleaning. Try it on its own or as a great addition to a wrap or sandwich. Enjoy!! Click here for the recipe: http://www.cathyrussellcreativenutrition.com/artichoke-and-white-bean-dip/
02/14/2017
Happy Love Day everyone!! I am sharing this super simple recipe for homemade raw chocolate. It is simpler to make than you can imagine and a great project to do with the kids. It is a decadent, healthy, mineral-rich treat. Enjoy!!!!
http://www.cathyrussellcreativenutrition.com/simple-to-make-raw-chocolate/
02/03/2017
As a skier and lover of John Denver, I just had to share this throwback video. It is brilliant. John is a pretty good skier too.
John Denver, Singing and Skiing - Dancing With The Mountains John Denver sing his song "Dancing With The Mountains," from his 1980 album 'Autograph' - while skiing!