Being very concerned about the rise in pre-diabetes and diabetes, amongst both adults and children, I am committed to doing my part to help to turn this train around. As a psychologist, I know that because we are creatures of habit and of pleasure, most efforts to change our behaviour are not sustai [...]
I was just setting up my account on GOODREADS today and preparing for a GIVEAWAY Nov 10-14 and was surprised to discover a review posted about YUM! What a wonderful gift that captures the essence and mission of the book so well. Anne Champagne's review Oct 09, 15 5 of 5 stars Dr. Theresa Nicassio’s [...]
Nicassio’s collection of more than 180 recipes that are plant-based and gluten-free offers help to those who suffer from dietary restrictions. After suffering from negative reactions from some foods, Nicassio, a registered psychologist, sought out alternative methods of healing and ways to use food [...]
YUM'S LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (pg. 272) is delicious on the GINGERSNAPS (pg. 288) recipe!!! Here's the story of this new discovery... There I was at the Body Soul Spirit Expo in Vancouver offering Gingersnap Cookie samples that visitors loved. However, I also told them about #YUM's ultra diabetic [...]
This has been an exciting fall launch...and the fun continues---Wait until you see what November is looking like! For November, I'll be mostly staying closer to home for the next little while, with the Body Soul & Spirit Expo starting the next big round of events this coming weekend, where in ad [...]
"SELF-LOVE, SELF-RESPECT, SELF-WORTH: There's a reason they all start with 'self.' You can't find them in anyone else." ~Unknown (quote seen on Facebook as shared by Buddha Groove, initially shared by Mind Fuel Nest ) I love this quote. There are many reasons why I love these words, especially the f [...]
“Inclusive Cooking” is a new paradigm and philosophy that I developed to encourage a more heart-centred, generous and emotionally-sensitive approach to food sharing in society. Eating is inherently an emotional experience, strongly impacted by our attachment experiences and sense of inclusion (or l [...]
WHAT A WEEKEND! It is difficult to find words to express the depth of my gratitude for the countless beautiful people who have made the launch of YUM the experience that it was. Not to mention all of the work that went into the building of the infrastructure for the event and the contributions of ou [...]
NORI RICE PAPER WRAPS HealthyNewAge.com just published this recipe excerpt from YUM! This recipe has been an absolute life-saver for me and so many others I've shared the concept with. Makes travelling way less stressful and much more delicious! #healthyrecipes #glutenfree #gf #glutenfreerecipes #pl [...]
Join us to celebrate the launch of Dr. Theresa Nicassio’s book, YUM plant-based recipes for a gluten-free diet. Activities include crafts for kids, music, door prizes, demonstrations, non-profit organizations, food, and more! $1 per book sold at the launch and on the YUM Food for Living website will [...]
