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Video: Thinking of Trying The Wild Diet?

Video: Thinking of Trying The Wild Diet?

My experience with The Wild Diet by Abel James of The Fat-Burning Man Podcast. Who it’s good for, who should look elsewhere and whether it’s a good resource for the ketogenic, high-fat, low-carb community. There’s a new high-fat book in town and many of you have been asking me to share my thoughts – the…

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3 Women + Resources That Inspire Me to Eat Better, Live Happier and Stop Wasting Money on Groceries

3 Women + Resources That Inspire Me to Eat Better, Live Happier and Stop Wasting Money on Groceries

An introduction to 3 women whose work supports me in living a happier, healthier, whole foods loving life. There are some amazing women in the online space that are improving the world by fearlessly rockin’ their craft. From food bloggers, to coaches, and everything in between.

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Zucchini Blossom, Medicine Hat

Zucchini Blossom, Medicine Hat

Kevin and I spent one full day of our recent camping trip to Cypress Hills putzing around Walmart supercenter, eating out and touring Medicine Hat. What’s that? Campers don’t go out for lunch? Well, they do when their name is Leanne and all she wants for lunch is a panini. A little searching on my…

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The Coup, Calgary

The Coup, Calgary

This was the scene outside of our house yesterday morning before I headed into the city to meet a friend for brunch. It’s May… come on now, is snow really necessary? The white stuff made highway visibility really poor and slow-going, but it was well worth it knowing that there was a delicious meal at…

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Blue Star Diner, Calgary

Blue Star Diner, Calgary

Kevin and I were downtown this week dropping his Harley off at the stop and decided to treat ourselves for lunch before we went back to the office. We were in the Bridgeland area, the hub of some of our favorite restaurants like Sushi Bar Zipang, Tazza, and Main Dish. It’s tough to make a…

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Iron Goat Pub and Grill, Canmore

Iron Goat Pub and Grill, Canmore

Kevin and I decided to jump in the car on Sunday for a drive through the mountains. The plan was to bring our cameras and explore a couple of back roads; stopping when we saw something interesting, then ending our travels at Iron Goat Pub and Grill in Canmore. The day began as any should…

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GIVEAWAY: Simply Bars

GIVEAWAY: Simply Bars

Winner update November 10 – congratulations, Micah! You’ve won the giveaway! I’ll contact you soon for you details. Thanks for participating, all :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m always on the lookout for gluten-free, vegan protein bars. While I definitely don’t rely on them on a daily basis, I like to have a backup of protein with me…

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GIVEAWAY: 100 Bags of Beanitos Chips

GIVEAWAY: 100 Bags of Beanitos Chips

During a recent visit to Tango Bistro, I was introduced to what is now one of my favorite products. Kevin and I began our dinner as we do with any night out, we asked what items on the menu could be made corn-free, gluten-free, yeast-free, and dairy-free. The kitchen staff provided us with some direction,…

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GIVEAWAY: Mary’s Gone Crackers, Twigs, and Cookies

GIVEAWAY: Mary’s Gone Crackers, Twigs, and Cookies

Guess what time it is? Tool time! Giveaway time! Gosh, I loved that show. When Stephanie contacted me from Mary’s Gone Crackers and asked me to review some of their newest products, I jumped at the opportunity. Mary’s Gone Crackers were the first tasty gluten-free cracker I found after months of searching for a good…

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