Health Blog: Stressed Desserts

Fri, Dec 10 2010

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Also in: Must-Reads

Chocolate truffles, especially when homemade, are sinfully rich and chock-full of lasting health benefits too. These decadent truffles are a flawless addition to any menu and easy to whip up. I recommend...

No Comments | Read More »

Fri, Sep 3 2010

Stressed Desserts: What Are Antioxidants, and Why Do You Need Them?

Recently having written a post about the benefits of açaí, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants we have – I was asked quite a few times what exactly an antioxidant is, and why we should...

No Comments | Read More »

Fri, Apr 30 2010

Steph’s FAMOUS Spiced Nut recipe

Also in: Must-Reads

This recipe has become a staple in my pantry since Steph posted it back in December. Guests have started requesting these amazing nuts they’ve heard so much about and whenever I make them they don’t...

No Comments | Read More »

Thu, Mar 25 2010

Stressed Desserts: Chocolate-Chili Cookie Recipe

Also in: Must-Reads

With this delicious chocolate-chili cookie recipe the darker the chocolate the better! These chocolate-chili cookies are both sweet and spicy and loaded with hidden health benefits; chocolate and chili...

No Comments | Read More »

Tue, Mar 23 2010

Stressed Desserts: Vitamin D could change your life

Also in: Must-Reads

One study found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with feeling tired, depressed, foggy minded, low, and have trouble sleeping, which many Canadians can relate to. I take a daily vitamin D...

No Comments | Read More »

Wed, Feb 24 2010

Stressed Desserts: 12 cures for the winter blues

I just can’t seem to muster any lasting cheerfulness or hope that spring is just around the corner. For all of you that are stuck in the same dismal, bleak, and blah feeling – here are a few...

No Comments | Read More »

Mon, Feb 22 2010

Stressed Desserts: Easy Zucchini Bread recipe

This zucchini bread recipe is really easy to make, and you can eat it throughout the week as a quick healthy treat. Feel free to substitute the zucchini for any of your favourite root vegetables such as...

No Comments | Read More »

Mon, Feb 15 2010

Stressed Desserts: 5 weight loss mistakes

A few simple mistakes are all it takes to derail even the most well-intentioned weight loss efforts. Here are 5 mistakes dieters make that can jeopardize their weight loss success, along with a few...

No Comments | Read More »

Fri, Feb 12 2010

Stressed Desserts: Sexy chocolate mousse recipe

It’s no secret that chocolate (the darker the better!) is an aphrodisiac; chocolate and sex – much like health and exercise – go hand in hand. Here is an amazing chocolate mousse (and...

No Comments | Read More »

Mon, Feb 8 2010