May 12, 2022

9 Healthy Habits to Start in Spring for Yourself and the Planet

The beginning of Spring marks the reawakening of the Earth. As plants begin to grow again and animals come out of hibernation, this is a natural time for new beginnings and a fresh start. In fact, Spring may be a better time for resolutions than the beginning of the calendar year. For the […]
April 13, 2022

7 Proven Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating in Children That Really Work

Dinner time on weeknights is always a struggle between work and school; just getting something on the table is a challenge, let alone something healthy. While it may not always be possible, I believe it is important for a family to sit down at a table and eat together. This is not only […]
March 11, 2022

Superfood in the Spotlight: Nutrition of Broccoli

At Essential Balance, we are starting a new blog series named: Superfood in the Spotlight.  This will be an occasional series, with each blog discussing the health benefits of choice foods, plus recipes and/or meal ideas.  We are opening this series with a focus on the nutrition of broccoli! Broccoli was my favourite […]
February 14, 2022

What is Holistic Nutrition in 2022 and (10 Things it is Not)

It’s a new year and many have resolved to change their eating habits in 2022. The last few years have been stressful, and this has taken a toll on our health. However, many struggle with that first step. One of the reasons for this, is the plethora of information, and different choices when […]