lisa kilgour nutritionist

Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants

Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants

“Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants” ~ Michael Pollan (from In Defense of Food, An Eater's Manifesto). This is really it; this is what we need to follow. Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. But…then why is it so hard?

Should I boost my immune system?

Should I boost my immune system?

The short answer is – NO. There’s a better way to support your immune system <3. “How to boost your immune system” is probably the most popular blog post, article, webinar, and podcast right now…but, you won’t hear it from me because it’s wrong.

Stress & Sugar Cravings

Stress &amp; Sugar Cravings

I’ve been hearing this everywhere this week, “My sugar cravings are totally out of control!!” So, why is it? Why do we crave sugar when we’re stressed? In a nutshell, the answer is 3-fold.

RECIPE - Amazing Black Bean Brownies

RECIPE - Amazing Black Bean Brownies

Don’t let the words “Black Bean” scare you off…this recipe is AMAZING! These are the best brownies I’ve made in a very long time and they even went over like gangbusters at a party recently.

5 Easy Ways to Relax During Stressful Times

5 Easy Ways to Relax During Stressful Times

Relaxing and a bit of self care might be the furthest thing from our mind, it can also be one of the most beneficial for our wellbeing and for our immune system. The key is - EASY. Let’s not add anymore stress or strain to our lives today! <3

RECIPE - Delicious Vegan Chili

RECIPE - Delicious Vegan Chili

To be honest, I’m not a big recipe collector. I have a handful that I use a few times a year, but mostly I’m a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of cook. Until this delicious chili recipe came into my life.

When Inflammation is Healing (and when it isn’t)

When Inflammation is Healing (and when it isn’t)

Inflammation is usually seen as the gremlin of health. It’s been linked to most chronic health issues, like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and even depression.

Dieting vs. UnDieting

Dieting vs. UnDieting

A lot of new clients come to me wanting/hoping/expecting to be told exactly what to eat so they can feel better. They want a plan, a guide, or a list of good foods vs. bad foods so that constant diet confusion can finally be over.