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hormonally challenged

Posted on February 3, 2012 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 18 Comments

After coming off a 7 year stint on the birth control pill 4 years ago, you could have accurately described me as “hormonally challenged”. I know I am not alone here – many women struggle when coming off of the pill to get their hormones functioning optimally again. It took me a while to get a regular cycle back, like…

my resolution revolution

Posted on January 31, 2012 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 4 Comments

my resolution revolution As a holistic nutritionist and a person who is always striving to better myself, the world and the lives of those around me, instead of a traditional resolution, this year I’ve opted for 12…er…I guess it’s 11 now. It’s probably not what you think. I’m not going to do them all at once, but rather I have…

DIY vanilla extract

Posted on January 27, 2012 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 0 Comments

I adore vanilla. I especially love fresh vanilla, straight up from the pod – the scent is so intoxicating. Conveniently, I was left with a 1 lb bag of vanilla beans when I left my shop in Canmore. I am talking over 100 of the most deliciously soft, fresh, wildcrafted, raw, whole vanilla beans, from Ultimate Superfoods. Obviously, I made…

convenience veg + a protein packed lunch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 2 Comments

Every time I go to a new country I am always curious to see how the grocery stores are different from back home. One of the biggest differences here in the Netherlands is the size of the produce department in comparison to the rest of the grocery store. More accurately – there are less processed food aisles. You all know…

the dark side of the moo

Posted on January 17, 2012 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 8 Comments

Hello & Gelukkig Nieuwjaar (Happy New Year) from the Netherlands! Sorry, I have neglected my blog over the past month due to the big move overseas and Christmas…but don’t fret, I am now here to write on a regular basis. It’s been an adventure so far and I can’t wait to share all my new Euro food discoveries with you!…

sam’s fave superfoods

Posted on December 7, 2011 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 11 Comments

Let’s face it, nearly every superfood is my “favorite” something or other…I may be a little over enthusiastic about them, but honestly, they are in fact really super. In general they are all known for their high antioxidant content, their ability to aid in detoxification, boost metabolism and help us maintain a healthy body weight. Note: some of these are…

pre-preggers detox

Posted on December 5, 2011 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 2 Comments

If you are fortunate enough to have the time to plan prior to baby making, I would seriously consider taking a year to get your body in ship-shape. Yes, 1 year of eating clean, doing a detox or two and really stocking up on nutrition before the lil ones start to steal the goods from you. We all know that…

best ever weekend breakfast

Posted on November 11, 2011 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 8 Comments

This actually may be one of my favorite recipes of all time. It has become somewhat of a weekend tradition in my house, and if you can teach your brother-in-law to make them even better than you, then you can forever get out of breakfast duties on Saturday Not only are these pancakes gluten-free, but they are whole grain, fluffy…

pumpkin hummus

Posted on October 14, 2011 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 3 Comments

Okay, so maybe it is a tad too late to bring this to your thanksgiving parties, but ‘tis the season for pumpkin so I thought it’s never too late to share a great recipe. I am a huge fan of hummus, it is one of my very favorite snacks, but the same old same old can get boring after a…

“gluten free, so hot right now”

Posted on October 6, 2011 by samanthaperis (nu roots) | 9 Comments

I was inspired to write this article by a recent facebook status suggesting going gluten free is just another crazy diet fad. Yes, it’s true that not everyone is a Celiac (gluten intolerant, or physically unable break down gluten). However, 1 in 100 are Celiac and 1 in 10 have a wheat (or gluten) sensitivity. Sensitivities are less obvious and…