I recently listened to a podcast that featured Dr. Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, whose work I’ve been following for some time now. Dr. Walker is the Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science and the author of “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams”. When it comes to taking care of and tending to my personal health, I see four facets that play together. Sleep, obviously, is a major ...
Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe [Vegan + Gluten-Free]
About a week or so ago, I shared the recipe to this Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala on my TV series with the feed feed. Our series is called Powerfully Plant Based, and I get to share fun recipes with both my audience and theirs via the feed feed website, and instagram channels! How fun, right?! I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity, and I love that I get to connect with all of you through video! A format I’ve slowly been working on for the past few months. I’m definitely excited as I ...
Superfood Smoothie Stacks to Help Alkalize Your Body
Sometimes (usually on Sundays) I like to get fancy with my breakfasts. A couple layers of chia pudding, superfood smoothie, some coconut yogurt… you know, the usual. ;) My friends joke that with these layered chia cups and the endless smoothie bowls on my instagram page, that I should open a smoothie shack. I mean, I’m not saying that isn’t a possibility… in the distant future maybe, where I’m retired, growing my own coconut trees, and living in Hawaii? Not a bad idea! ...
How to Make Perfect Ratatouille [Vegan + Gluten Free Recipe]
Ratatouille. Oui! Merci! The French side of me that puts the “Joly” in Nick Joly, is very satisfied right now. Ratatouille combines my love of three things; vegetables, garlic, and French cuisine. It’s a dish that should be cherished - at least my French ancestors think so! Classic ratatouille is composed of cooked vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers. ...
The Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ah. The chocolate chip cookie. Is there anything that reminds you of childhood more than dunking a chocolate chip cookie in a glass of milk? Only now, the cookies are more #begoodtoyourbody friendly, and the milk comes from almonds. Oh how we learn over the years. This is a recipe I’d been wanting to share with you for a while. I really took my time to perfect this recipe for you. And if I’m being perfectly honest, one of the things that’s kept me back from sharing it is the fact ...
Simple Vegan Avocado Pesto Recipe | 5 Minute Prep
Pesto pesto pesto! I don’t think I’ve ever met a pesto I didn’t love. Team Savoury strikes again, and has stolen my heart with this simple avocado pesto recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, has only seven ingredients, and requires less than five, yes five, minutes to make. I usually make it while my pasta is boiling! Hello pesto party night! This vegan pesto recipe works great on pizza, too! ...
Vegan Pesto Pizza with Fiddleheads, Avocado Chunks + Charred Asparagus | V, VEG
Not long ago, I was caught off guard when an interviewer asked me what my favourite comfort food was. For some reason I couldn’t think of a single food. How silly. Shouldn’t we all have an instant response to this question? I took a few seconds (which felt like hours as their video camera was recording me) to think about what my honest answer was. And I just blanked! “Next question!” Three hours later, boom. It hit me, like it always does (delayed). PIZZA!!! ...
Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Tofu Bowls | Easy Vegan Dinner Recipe
I have been on a ginger kick lately that I just can’t shake. It’s long been known as an anti-inflammatory food with powerful medicinal properties, but health benefits aside, I’ve always found ginger to be a light, zingy (is that word?), summer-y flavour. I just love the kick of flavour and taste ginger brings to my meals. Probably why I also love kimchi like no other! Not long ago, I fell in love with a Canadian brand of high quality, organic, cooking sauces and oils; Naked Coconuts. ...
Mushrooms, Tonics + Adaptogens | The Lowdown + Q&A with Wellness Expert Anna
The Power of Mushroom Tonics and Powders I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that foods have healing properties. Even more fascinating to me is how our ancestors, across time, culture and religion, would make various types of tonics or teas to remedy and combat disease. Isn’t it just so cool?! Forgoing taste for health benefits has never been a problem for me. I’ve eaten some pretty weird shhhh in my day, some with awful taste - all so my body could reap the health benefits + healing ...