About Theresa Nicassio, PhD

I’m Dr. Theresa Nicassio, a possibilitarian and out-of-the-box psychologist, mom, author, and wellness educator who is simply doing what I can to help the world be a better place. KINDNESS ~ INCLUSIVITY ~ SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

PRESS RELEASE: YUM Wins Gourmand Cookbook National Award

Psychologist Opposes Status Quo of Gluten-Free Living -- Catching Attention of International Jury, Winning Gourmand Cookbook National Award 08:45 ET from D&D Publishing VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Theresa Nicassio, Chef, Registered Psychologist and Author, ann [...]

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GAZPACHO: HEART-HEALTH BENEFITS & GREAT SOUP RECIPE LINK

When I was visiting my wonderful integrative physician last week, he shared with me an article about gazpacho, hypertension and cardiovascular risk, which said: "Gazpacho consumption is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced hypertension in a high cardiovascular risk cohort..." To read mor [...]

By | March 11th, 2016|Articles, Blog, Gluten-Free, Recipes|Comments Off on GAZPACHO: HEART-HEALTH BENEFITS & GREAT SOUP RECIPE LINK

THERESA’S WELLNESS TIPS: “All We Need [TO DO] is Love”…

It's WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Again!!! <3 In today's THERESA'S WELLNESS TIPS, I talk about a topic near to most hearts... LOVE! Connection is a universally longed-for human need, yet can sometimes seem very illusive. The great news is that with a few "tweaks" in how we think about life and love, we can [...]

By | March 9th, 2016|Articles, Blog|Comments Off on THERESA’S WELLNESS TIPS: “All We Need [TO DO] is Love”…

ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER?

How You Can Transform Emotional Eating Into Pleasure-Based Living We have all heard of “emotional eating”---a term often associated with pathology and shame. Unfortunately, this “dark secret” can cause a great deal of emotional harm. What most people don’t realize, however, is the reality that as hu [...]

By | March 4th, 2016|Articles, Blog|Comments Off on ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER?

YUM Is Now Available in Nova Scotia!

YUM Living has made it to the North American Eastern Seaboard!!! For those preferring not to make online purchases of YUM, either from www.yumfoodforliving.com or Amazon, more options are opening up.  If you live in Nova Scotia, YUM can now be purchased at INNER HEALTH COUNSELLING CENTER LTD. 94 MEM [...]

By | February 29th, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, NEWS, Recipes|Comments Off on YUM Is Now Available in Nova Scotia!

YUM IN WHOLE FOODS STORES-CANADA by April 1st!!!

IT'S OFFICIAL --- YUM WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 10 WHOLE FOODS STORES IN CANADA THIS SPRING!!! LOCATIONS: 4771 Yonge St, Toronto, ON 87 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON 155 Square One Drive, Mississauga, ON 301 Cornwall Rd., Oakville, ON 3997 Highway #7, Markham, ON 951 Bank St., Ottawa, ON 1675 Robson St., Vanc [...]

By | February 26th, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, NEWS, Recipes|Comments Off on YUM IN WHOLE FOODS STORES-CANADA by April 1st!!!

YUM – 2016 GOURMAND Best in the World – Shortlist!

It's REALLY Happening... I just booked my flight to China in May for the GOURMAND World Cookbook Awards Event for #YUM! It was a big decision, but is one that feels right. It's an honour to represent Canada in such a prestigious competition, short-listed as one of the 12 Best Diet Books for the Publ [...]

By | February 22nd, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, NEWS, Press, Recipes|Comments Off on YUM – 2016 GOURMAND Best in the World – Shortlist!

ARE YOU A SPECIAL-DIET SUPERHERO?

ARE YOU A SUPERHERO? ...and didn't even know it!   JOIN ME on VALENTINE'S DAY at the CELEBRITY COOKING STAGE where your superpowers will be ignited --- all while you also get to learn and sample a couple of YUM's Signature Recipes. It's going to be a great time! WHEN: AT NOON on VALENTINE'S DAY WHER [...]

By | February 8th, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, Kids, NEWS, Recipes|Comments Off on ARE YOU A SPECIAL-DIET SUPERHERO?

THE JOY OF SHARING…

You know how great it feels to share with loved ones exciting discoveries? I love that! It also reminds me of my college professor Ms. Bea...and the question about whether a tree that falls in a forest makes a sound if no one hears it. Last week, I had the privilege of sharing YUM with a very specia [...]

By | February 3rd, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, NEWS, Press, Recipes|Comments Off on THE JOY OF SHARING…

YUM Gets “Starred” Review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY!!!

No words can describe my excitement!  Not only did YUM receive the prestigious honor of being reviewed by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, but also received a star designation as well!!! Here's the Review... Refreshingly free of politics and polemics, Nicassio’s book strictly focuses on the food, offering thought [...]

By | February 1st, 2016|Articles, Blog, Events, Gluten-Free, Kids, NEWS, Press, Press Releases|Comments Off on YUM Gets “Starred” Review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY!!!