by Cheryl Kemppainen | Jun 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hummus is a lovely dip made from a base of chickpeas and tahini. It is a great way to increase your daily fibre intake as well as getting healthy fats and protein. You can make large batches and enjoy as a snack throughout your day and week ahead. Chickpeas are a good...
by Cheryl Kemppainen | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dandelions are a common “weed” here in Canada. Mother Nature knows best and she provided us with not only a beautiful yellow flower, but also a superfood that grows almost everywhere and spreads like wildfire. I grew up pulling them out of my mom’s garden. There were...
by Cheryl Kemppainen | Apr 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part of eating healthy and the ability to maintain a diet plan comes with preparation. Be prepared for when the snack monster takes over. Its not bad to eat several times throughout the day as long as you are eating healthy-for-you foods. The longer you are able to...
by Cheryl Kemppainen | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
How I discovered Retreats … and why you should too! It happened by accident. I know it sounds strange, how do you end up at a retreat by accident?? I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I was hesitant. I was caught up in a work project and I...
by Cheryl Kemppainen | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
12 YEARS… to get out of my own way and follow my dreams. The first time I remember the dream, I remember being on the trip of a lifetime, and telling my friend in passing, as we soaked up the sun. At the time I wasn’t aware that I was my own worst enemy. After my...
by Cheryl Kemppainen | Jul 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Words are powerful. I love poetry and the way the words are intertwined to create meaning and inquiry. I was first introduced to this poem in a yoga class and I have loved it ever since. So I wanted to post this as a ode to some of my favourite written words by...
