Oct 2010
My favourite smoothie
31/Oct/10 04:42 PM Filed in: Recipes
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
For at least 7 years, I have started my day with a smoothie and I love it! Smoothies are a great way to widen the variety of foods you eat and to add what are called “functional foods” or nutrients to your diet. Plus they taste great and are easy and quick to make! Get creative about adding foods with high nutritional content to start your day right. Also a great way to sneak more nutritious foods to kids!
Over time, the ingredients have evolved to what is currently my “go-to” recipe. I follow my personalized SWAMI GenoType plan based on the work of Peter D’Adamo, which categorizes foods as superfood (including a subset of “diamond” superfoods), neutral, or avoid for you based on what is the best fuel for your body. All the ingredients in my smoothie are neutrals, superfoods, or diamond superfoods for me.
Kate’s Favourite Smoothie
(Made in a 2 cup container)
Ingredients:
1. 1 banana
2. 1 heaping Tbsp ground flax (yay for extra fibre!)
3. 1 heaping Tbsp lecithin (emulsifier, supports healthy cell membranes, and lots of other healthy functions)
4. 1/2 large leaf of swiss chard (diamond superfood and a great way to add more veggies to your diet - drink them!)
5. 1/2 avocado (healthy fats)
6. 1/4 cup each of frozen mango, blueberries, and raspberries (beta carotene and antioxidants)
7. 1 tsp Harmonia Deluxe sprouted greens powder (even more fruits and veggies)
8. 1 tsp spirulina powder (diamond superfood for me)
9. 1 tsp glutamine powder (supports gut health)
10. A few splashes of juice - could be black cherry, pineapple, mango, goji berry, pomegranate
11. Fill the rest of the cup with filtered water
I let this all sit for about 10-15 minutes to soften up while I get dressed and then I blend it up using a hand blender. I drink 1 cup in the morning as part of my breakfast (which includes lots of other food since breakfast is the most important meal of the day) and the other cup before dinner.
For at least 7 years, I have started my day with a smoothie and I love it! Smoothies are a great way to widen the variety of foods you eat and to add what are called “functional foods” or nutrients to your diet. Plus they taste great and are easy and quick to make! Get creative about adding foods with high nutritional content to start your day right. Also a great way to sneak more nutritious foods to kids!
Over time, the ingredients have evolved to what is currently my “go-to” recipe. I follow my personalized SWAMI GenoType plan based on the work of Peter D’Adamo, which categorizes foods as superfood (including a subset of “diamond” superfoods), neutral, or avoid for you based on what is the best fuel for your body. All the ingredients in my smoothie are neutrals, superfoods, or diamond superfoods for me.
Kate’s Favourite Smoothie
(Made in a 2 cup container)
Ingredients:
1. 1 banana
2. 1 heaping Tbsp ground flax (yay for extra fibre!)
3. 1 heaping Tbsp lecithin (emulsifier, supports healthy cell membranes, and lots of other healthy functions)
4. 1/2 large leaf of swiss chard (diamond superfood and a great way to add more veggies to your diet - drink them!)
5. 1/2 avocado (healthy fats)
6. 1/4 cup each of frozen mango, blueberries, and raspberries (beta carotene and antioxidants)
7. 1 tsp Harmonia Deluxe sprouted greens powder (even more fruits and veggies)
8. 1 tsp spirulina powder (diamond superfood for me)
9. 1 tsp glutamine powder (supports gut health)
10. A few splashes of juice - could be black cherry, pineapple, mango, goji berry, pomegranate
11. Fill the rest of the cup with filtered water
I let this all sit for about 10-15 minutes to soften up while I get dressed and then I blend it up using a hand blender. I drink 1 cup in the morning as part of my breakfast (which includes lots of other food since breakfast is the most important meal of the day) and the other cup before dinner.
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24/Oct/10 11:14 AM Filed in: Quotes
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Homeopathic flu prevention
20/Oct/10 09:45 PM Filed in: Homeopathy | Immune
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
Once again, Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic is running our hugely popular homeopathic flu prevention program!
People who participate in this program have very few flu incidents over the winter, even though family members and co-workers may become very ill. Flu symptoms may be much milder and last for a shorter duration than other non-homeopathically protected people. Many participants no longer experience the flu at all. Each year the program grows in popularity due to overwhelmingly positive word of mouth!
How does it work?
The Homeopathic Flu Prevention Program is an ongoing research study conducted by Helena Ovens, ND. Your participation is voluntary and appreciated. Here’s how to participate:
1. To participate you must currently be in good health and you must not have had a flu shot since April 15, 2010.
2. Call Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic at 416-690-6168 to arrange at time to come by to fill out an intake form. You will be given a 6-month supply of homeopathic pellets, an instruction sheet, and a form to record any “flu-like” symptoms. There is a $5.00 administrative fee per adult (children are free) to cover the costs of materials and remedies.
3. Take 1 pellet of the remedy once per month on the same day to prevent the flu. If you have any “flu-like” symptoms, record them on the form.
4. Return your form by the end of April 2011 by fax, email, in-person, or by mail. It is very important that you return your form (whether you experienced “flu-like” symptoms or not) so that we can track the success of the program.
We look forward to helping you have a healthy, flu-free season!
Once again, Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic is running our hugely popular homeopathic flu prevention program!
People who participate in this program have very few flu incidents over the winter, even though family members and co-workers may become very ill. Flu symptoms may be much milder and last for a shorter duration than other non-homeopathically protected people. Many participants no longer experience the flu at all. Each year the program grows in popularity due to overwhelmingly positive word of mouth!
How does it work?
The Homeopathic Flu Prevention Program is an ongoing research study conducted by Helena Ovens, ND. Your participation is voluntary and appreciated. Here’s how to participate:
1. To participate you must currently be in good health and you must not have had a flu shot since April 15, 2010.
2. Call Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic at 416-690-6168 to arrange at time to come by to fill out an intake form. You will be given a 6-month supply of homeopathic pellets, an instruction sheet, and a form to record any “flu-like” symptoms. There is a $5.00 administrative fee per adult (children are free) to cover the costs of materials and remedies.
3. Take 1 pellet of the remedy once per month on the same day to prevent the flu. If you have any “flu-like” symptoms, record them on the form.
4. Return your form by the end of April 2011 by fax, email, in-person, or by mail. It is very important that you return your form (whether you experienced “flu-like” symptoms or not) so that we can track the success of the program.
We look forward to helping you have a healthy, flu-free season!
Breast health talk October 20th
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
JD Kato and I will be giving at free talk on breast health on October 20th, 7pm at the Deer Park Library (40 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto). Call 416-926-0084 to RSVP!
Topics will include:
Breast cancer risk factors
Cancer prevention and treatment strategies:
• Exercise
• Weight loss
• Diet
Breast self-exam
Diagnostics:
• Ultrasound
• Mammography
• Thermography
How naturopathic medicine can help prevent and treat breast cancer
JD Kato and I will be giving at free talk on breast health on October 20th, 7pm at the Deer Park Library (40 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto). Call 416-926-0084 to RSVP!
Topics will include:
Breast cancer risk factors
Cancer prevention and treatment strategies:
• Exercise
• Weight loss
• Diet
Breast self-exam
Diagnostics:
• Ultrasound
• Mammography
• Thermography
How naturopathic medicine can help prevent and treat breast cancer
Seeing patients!
12/Oct/10 05:45 PM Filed in: Events
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
I am seeing patients as of Monday, October 18th at two locations! Intake forms are available for download here!
I am seeing patients as of Monday, October 18th at two locations! Intake forms are available for download here!
Ch ch ch changes!
02/Oct/10 04:49 PM Filed in: Events
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
I have lots of news to share!
Now accepting patients at two practice locations
I am excited to announce that I am accepting patients at Rosedale Natural Health Clinic at Yonge and St. Clair and Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic on Queen Street East. Check out the Appointments link on the left for more information and to book an appointment.
Website updates
I’ve made some changes to the information available on this website by adding my practice information and more about my own practice philosophy, interests, and modalities. There will also be new blogs coming up soon!
Have a question? Great idea for a blog topic? As always, I appreciate any feedback and ideas you can provide! Please contact me at kwhimster@wavelengthwellness.com.
Social networking
Do you tweet? So do I!
Like me?
I have lots of news to share!
Now accepting patients at two practice locations
I am excited to announce that I am accepting patients at Rosedale Natural Health Clinic at Yonge and St. Clair and Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic on Queen Street East. Check out the Appointments link on the left for more information and to book an appointment.
Website updates
I’ve made some changes to the information available on this website by adding my practice information and more about my own practice philosophy, interests, and modalities. There will also be new blogs coming up soon!
Have a question? Great idea for a blog topic? As always, I appreciate any feedback and ideas you can provide! Please contact me at kwhimster@wavelengthwellness.com.
Social networking
Do you tweet? So do I!
Like me?