- Living Kitchen Wellness

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Can we talk bodies for a second?⠀
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How do you talk to your body? How do you feel about it? Do you wish it’s something it’s not? I know that after giving birth to two babies and breastfeeding and just being a female in this world I am hyper, hyper aware of my body, aware of how it looks in clothes, aware of how others look at it, aware of judgements (my own and others) AND this is exhausting!! So, I’ve decided i’m DONE. ⠀
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For the next 30 days we’re doing an experiment and maybe you want to join us… We are changing the way we talk to our bodies — here’s the # 1 rule: you can only use beautiful, positive, kind words when talking to or about your body.⠀
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Anytime you’re feeling frustrated, sad, bad, annoyed with your body, replace the words — even if you don’t believe them yet in that moment. Because honestly, would you ever speak to your friend the way you speak to yourself? NEVER! ⠀
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This is so much more than body positivity, it’s about feeling confident in your skin as you move through this world.⠀
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We’re starting today. Only kind words! You in? 30 day #bodytalk challenge⠀
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PS - if you haven’t signed up for our *FREE* breast cancer + nutrition webinar, link is in bio⠀
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📷 @jenndavestark

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If you are a woman and you have boobs, breast cancer has crossed your mind at some point in your life. Many women we know have had a breast cancer scare or real diagnosis. When our 29 year old friend was diagnosed with breast cancer many years ago, that became one of the reasons we began working with people with cancer. ⠀
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So, in honour of breast cancer awareness month we wanted to share a few prevention tips — but, first, we’re hosting a *FREE* live webinar on Oct 29 7:30 PM EST on FASTING, BREAST CANCER & CANCER PREVENTION. Register with link in bio, we’d love to see ya there!⠀
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Onto the Tips…⠀
1. Fast for 13 + hours overnight (starting at around 7-8pm) to reduce insulin levels + help reduce breast cancer recurrence — high insulin has been associated with increased breast cancer risk + worsened outcomes for breast cancer patients ⠀
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2. Eat Lots of Fiber (whole grains, fruits, veg, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds) — fiber lowers circulating estrogen levels in turn helps reduce breast cancer risk⠀
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3. Eat Broccoli Sprouts — the phytonutrients “sulforaphane” + “DIM” found in these sprouts help defend against cancer causing chemicals and may even halt breast cancer cells in their tracks!⠀
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4. Bye Bye Sugar — a healthy weight + decreased insulin levels reduces breast cancer risk, unfortunately, sugar both increases weight gain and insulin, so it’s time to give it up⠀
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5. Movement & Meditation — stress plays a big role when it comes to cancer risk — Move your body for at least 30 minutes (walking counts!) and for the love of god, BREATHE!! Meditate, even for 3 minutes a day, to calm the body + the mind⠀
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If you have anymore tips to add, comment below. And, If you want to learn more, register for our live webinar on Oct 29 7:30 PM EST (link in bio)

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This is a bento lunch that some kids take to school, but not my kid. I’m (Tamara) the parent of an extremely picky eater and recently there’s been a lot of posts + IG stories pointing shamey-blamey fingers at parents of picky eaters, saying “it’s your fault that your kid’s diet sucks!” 👎 This infuriates me and here’s why finger ⠀
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Firstly, there is enough guilt, shame and blame going on in the parenting world and trust me, most parents of picky eaters already feel so defeated,⠀
ALSO because, nope, it’s not my fault (or yours either)!⠀
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As a nutritionist + wellness chef this is a trigger for me. But, what I’ve learned is that EVERY kid is different. My eldest has been a picky eater as well as a strong willed, determined and spirited child since he started eating solids and when you’re a new parent + your baby is underweight you are *desperate* to get anything into their little bodies. For sure, some bad habits we’re created through desperation, but as a sleep deprived new mama you do the best you can do in that moment⠀
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Also, maybe your kid is just a good eater?! My youngest eats pretty much anything you put in front of him. Did I do anything differently for him, nope. I believe most picky eating doesn’t actually have to do with food itself but the psychology around it - certain foods, textures or colours may make their bodies feel unsafe or uncomfortable. ⠀
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My point is, if your kid is picky, like mine, it doesn’t mean we don’t stop trying, it just means we don’t make ourselves feel so damn bad about it! Maybe we need to focus more on instilling a healthy relationship with food rather than only focusing on WHAT they’re eating. Let’s bring some mindfulness to the table and ask about how the food they already eat (even if it’s only beige!) makes them feel when they look at it, when they eat it + when it’s down in their bellies.⠀
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Shame does not serve anyone. So instead, send some love to struggling parents or at least send some good, positive strategies our way, ok? ✌️

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An autumn salad we’re loving 🍂🍁
Roasted Cauli and Brussels Sprouts with Kale, Cranberries, Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds .
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1 small bunch kale
1 cauliflower, chopped in florets
1 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half
1 small can chickpeas (we used @edenfoods )
1/4 cup dried cranberries (fruit juice sweetened)
1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
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Roast the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Toss all together with the kale and chickpeas. Top with the cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
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For dressing we made a lemon dressing (extra virgin olive oil, lemon, Dijon, maple syrup, garlic), but you could do with a balsamic dressing if you like!
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#cauliflower #roastedveggies #roastedveg #roastedvegsalad #roastedvegetables #fallsalad #autumnsalad #kalesalad #roastedcauliflower #brusselsprouts #pumpkinseeds #chickpeas #chickpeasalad #eattherainbow #plantbaseddiet #thanksgivingsides #thanksgivingsalad #feedfeed #bonappetit #veganrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #privatechef

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