Trish Bites Life

A blog to help you feel better, look better, live better

– one bite at a time!

Safe or silly: should you do a spring cleanse or detox?

Happy Spring! I’m hopeful – ever hopeful – that it’s actually coming. On paper, Spring has sprung about a month ago but the weather where I live anyway has been a little wonky (actually, a LOT wonky!) and it just didn’t seem like it wanted to let go of...

Ever had a proper coffee in a copper coffee cup?

Phew. Try that tongue twister 3 times fast! AProperCoffeeInACopperCoffeeCup. AProperCoffeeInACopperCoffeeCup. AProperCoffeeInACopperCoffeeCup. And then try it after the caffeine kicks in from a cuppa Joe (or two)! If you’re wondering just how...

‘Nacho’ Olde Fashioned St. Paddy’s Treats

Just so you know, I’ve been accused of being too punny sometimes. (‘Nacho – not your – get it?? LOL! ) I definitely could’ve made a couple of puns about “going green for St. Patrick’s Day” and loaded you up with a few recipes for making veggie...

Happy (Early) Pancake Tuesday!

Boy, do I have something special for you today. I thought I’d throw it out into the webisphere early so you have time to prepare for Pancake Tuesday. Contrary to popular belief, nutritionists also like to have fun and celebrate along with...

Facts about Fat – Heart Health Edition

Monounsaturated Fats. Polyunsaturated Fats. Saturated Fats. Good Fats. Bad Fats. Omega 3 Fats. Omega 6 Fats. Omega 9 Fats. Trans Fats. Hydrogenated Fats.Skim any shelf at the grocery store and you’re bombarded with fat labelling and claims that...

Can heart health and chocolate co-exist?

Happy February! So much to acknowledge this month. And most of it is focused on the heart. First up: February is considered to be Heart Health Month. And there’s lots to focus on when it comes to cardiovascular health, especially for...

Canada’s new Dietary Guidelines: friend or foe?

(FAIR WARNING….. this is a longer post…. ‘cause there’s plenty to say!)“So……what do you think?” As soon as the newest iteration of Canada’s Dietary Guidelines (CDG) was released, I was bombarded with this breathless query. Not surprising. I’ve been...

Marketing Myths and Mis-truths: Healthy Food or Healthy ‘Sounding’ Food?

Well, that was quick. As ‘pumped up’ and ’excited’ people were about their New Year’s Resolutions, I hate to tell you…but most of these (along with all of the enthusiasm that was present on Jan 1st) have already fizzled out. Nope, it isn’t my...

Weighing in on weighing in: what do the numbers on your bathroom scale really mean?

“New Year, New You”, right? Since January 1st, I’ve been hearing just about nothing else (in one form or another). Overheard in lines at the grocery store, at other tables as I sip my coffee at the local café, on all of my social media feeds…..“I HAVE to...

The Secret Sauce to Getting to your Goals in 2019 and Beyond

Here we are – ready to rock n’ roll in 2019. We are ready, right? Many of us use the New Year to start afresh. Others use each new month to reboot. Some people reset each week on Mondays. And some of us begin again every single day. It doesn’t matter...