Brandon Gruber, RD

In the most recent episode of our podcast, we discussed what you can expect working with one of our registered dietitians at Revive Wellness.

You can listen to this episode at https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kIpD4MZb8Hb

I had a lot of fun with Chef Lisa in this episode of our podcast talking about ways you can move quicker in the kitchen. Some great tips in here!

Read some of the tips here or find the links in this blog👇
https://www.revivewellness.ca/blog/a-plateful-of-insights-episode-5-becoming-a-faster-cook/

Revive Wellness Inc.

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This comforting soup is pureed for a smooth and silky consistency and full of flavour from garlic, onions and spices. It's a perfect winter soup to warm you up.

https://discover.myvivaplan.com/recipes/butternut-squash-soup/

One of our favourite foods in holiday attire: Gingerbread Pancakes https://discover.myvivaplan.com/recipes/gingerbread-pancakes/

This would probably look good in my office, yeah? 💕🍌🍌🖥️🪑😆

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Had a blast at Lifestyle Medicine Conference representing ! 🎇

Some of the things I heard at the conference when I was talking with other healthcare providers:

*️⃣ Automated personalized lifestyle care plans can add huge value to clinic workflows
*️⃣ is not alone in the industry in the challenges we experience with convincing other healthcare professionals that a holistic lifestyle approach to patient care is how we improve patient outcomes while decreasing the burden on clinicians
*️⃣ Lifestyle medicine is an incredibly powerful approach to supporting patients in all aspects, but especially in chronic disease management
*️⃣ Clinicians using a lifestyle medicine approach are among the most tenacious and authentic people I’ve talked to

I can’t wait to see where this can go with the connections we made!
Time to get to work and show more clinicians what we can do to support them in their work 💪

Asked to ChatGPT to make me a caption about a pink room and this is what I got:

1. “A pink room is where serenity meets sweetness.”
2. “In a pink room, life is just a little bit brighter.”
3. “Pink walls, where happiness always calls.”
4. “Step into a pink room and let your worries bloom.”
5. “In a pink-hued space, love and laughter find their place.”

I wonder what my clients think of my pink office 😆🤔😁
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Pretend this salad is 2023

You can’t see it, but there was no snow on the ground when I took this picture, and it wasn’t cold outside!

I suppose it’s nice to have a warm place to lift. But nowadays, it’s a 20-minute trek in the cold to get to the gym! With a 1-hour workout, that makes the round trip like 4 hours…right?

Did you know: some common plant milks don't have as much vitamin D as they used to!
At one point, the amount of vitamin D in this Silk soy milk (technically called a fortified plant beverage) was 45% daily value. Now it's only 10%!

The solution? Add in some vitamin D drops to whatever you are using. No change in taste but this will significantly increase the vitamin D content! I use the brand AOR.

For the vegans out there, it is good to be aware of the sourcing of your vitamin D supplement! Many of the supplements on the market come from lanolin, which is a waxy substance that comes from sheep. The plant version comes from lichen, which is the same form of vitamin D as what would be in other supplements (vitamin D3).

We made some lentil seitan burgers recently and DANG are they delicious. Great for the BBQ...or oven...or where ever you want to cook them!

A good tip: adding lentils to the mix prevents the burgers from ballooning like seitan would normally if it’s not wrapped in foil.

Time changes can be challenging!

Our Circadian Rhythm Life on planet Earth is closely attuned to the movement of the sun. Humans have been saluting the sun for thousands of years. We are diurnal beings who are powered by the sun. We go to bed when it gets dark, and wake up when it gets light. But in our modern society, we tend to go about our days with

Quick Plant-Protein Option!

For those that don't consume meat, fish, or poultry, you might find that you get in a rut of being bored with the protein options available. I love beans, but sometimes I need a change!

I would suggest trying seitan - this made from a product called vital wheat gluten. Yes, straight gluten 😳. It is something that is super easy to make and can be flavoured in countless ways!
Wait until you see what sauce we put with it 😏.
It turns out looking a bit like a tube of salami, but don't be alarmed. It won't have the same texture or taste!
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For the out there who are into the grocery store brands!

(Don’t get at me about how “loose tea is better”...I know that, but sometimes I like convenience)

I stumbled upon this tea a bit ago and it is delicious! Smells up the room too. Mmmmmmm.
I think it rivals some loose tea versions of earl grey vanilla or cream of earl grey.

Get it on sale though - full price is 💩

Had a good chat with this guy the other day. A new way to reflect - in virtual reality with Yaro 📲
I find this process a bit easier since I get to interact with a lovable character like Yaro and he understands what I’m saying to him ☺️

BONUS: Yaro is a dog and I LOVE dogs

If you want to try out the app “You-AR-Ok” by , go to https://www.myvivainc.com/ok/ to download it. We are currently in the beta testing phase and it’s free for a limited time!

Stay safe Fam 🤗

I’m here to Squash your case of the Mondays

To those that guessed that the Doritos box was filled with squash, brag away 😉

Focus on the delicious tomato soup 🍅🍅 and ignore the dirty stove 🤣🤣

Got this recipe from Oh She Glows. Love it!

If you haven’t tried the from , I highly suggest you try them when they are available. But to be honest, all of their vegan goodies are delightful 😍

And you’d be supporting a local small business 😊👍

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When you’re at someone else’s house (precautions were taken, duh), what is the logical thing to do?

Make pancakes for breakfast. Of course! 🥞🥞🥞

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Coming up in a few weeks!

Super grateful that the gym at is open again. It’s been a real treat to move some weights again!⠀
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Also a major win for my mental health 💪🧠⠀
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Coming soon 🤗🤗

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This year our tomato 🍅 plant decided to produce a LOT of tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅🍅!⁠
We have been getting a tomato plant for a few years now - mostly because that is the only plant we can have on our balcony that will grow. If only we lived in a house and had a backyard 🤔⁠
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These might not even make it into any recipe 😁. Just eating them straight up 😍⁠
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Any of you growing tomatoes this year??⁠
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A HUGE release in September. An all new app that will change the way we think about wellness and self-care.

YOU-AR-OK Coming in September for all Canadians, this groundbreaking new app is designed to help you get engaged in and managing your mental health through daily journaling and reflecting..

Brandon Gruber, RD now takes appointments on their Page.