Rowena Recommends
A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
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My mother has ingrained in my head to look your best, good skin is a must. This means always wash your face first thing in the morning and no matter how tired and/or late you get home, you must wash your face to rid yourself of the makeup. If you are not a person who…
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Has anyone seen these products on the shelf? What makes GanedenBC30 different from other probiotics? GanedenBC30 is an EXTREMELY stable probiotic due to the cell’s ability to form a protective spore. Just like plant seeds wait to grow until spring when the temperature and moisture levels are optimal, GanedenBC30 spores wait to germinate and grow…
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Probiotics are the good bacteria in your gut (i.e. microbiome) which help promote a good immune system and digestive system. If someone has a good digestive system, it will help with skin health as well. Every person’s gut’s makeup of probiotics is unique. Unfortunately, most individuals don’t have a perfect microbiome; therefore, it’s really important…
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Everyone knows a salad is good to have. The problem is: many individuals get bored of salad quite easily as they eat the same combination of salads over and over again. Here is an easy 5 ingredient salad which will surely excite your tastes. Â Arugula offers you the extra spice to intrigue your tastebuds. Mix…
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Don’t get me wrong- there used to be a period of time where I would do anything to get the golden tan. I would lay out in the Caribbean sun for a good chunk of the day and roast away! 🙂 The current 30 something year old me shudders at the 14-16 year old me…
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A very common question clients often ask me is: what would be a good “go to” bar for long commutes, travel days and/or days where your schedules do not allow you for a proper meal. Due to ease and convenience, clients often gravitate towards bars. Bars get a bad reputation because many options on the…
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As mentioned in my post on Wednesday, excess sugar intake can affect your collagen levels in your skin. It is a good idea to keep added sugar intake to a minimum but here’s the truth: Confession: Those who know me know I do enjoy sweets. I do believe that sweets can have its place in…
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Everyone is under the impression that sugar is the devil. Sugar needs to be eliminated from the diet. What happens? Sugar is then eliminated from an individual’s diet for an extended period of time before he/she gives up. Sugar creeps back into the diet and it becomes a vicious cycle. Does sugar intake affect…
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I enjoy all food but if I was to say what my preference is, it would have to be seafood. If I become pregnant, I would not be a happy camper as I would have to give up many of the following foods; these are staples when I choose to dine out. As I sit…
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Whenever I mention Aroma Espresso Bar, most clients give me a look of confusion and say, ” The coffee bar”? To my delight, I always get to educate individuals with the many healthy, delicious options that are available at Aroma. Having grown up in Thornhill, I have had the pleasure to experience Aroma from its pioneer days…
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