Tara Thorne | Tara Thorne Nutrition

The low-down on CBD oil

by Tara Thorne | May 1, 2018 | BLOG POST, Uncategorized

Above is a picture of my CBD oil. CBD oil is getting a name for itself, and for good reason. Studies are showing us that it can promote and maintain health in various ways. First up, it's an antioxidant that boasts neuro-protective benefits and is more...

The two most crucial tests for every woman, (yes – every woman)

by Tara Thorne | Mar 14, 2018 | Adrenal Fatigue, Balancing your hormones, BLOG POST, Digestive health

In my practice I see a lot of women who are suffering from hormonal imbalances. I also see a lot of women who are burnt out, fried, and frazzled. Hormonal imbalances and burnout have two things in common: hormones and gut health. The DUTCH test is the hormone...

What to do if you have to take antibiotics

by Tara Thorne | Mar 1, 2018 | BLOG POST, Digestive health

I recently came face to face with a hard decision to make. My 2-year old, (at the time) got a bullseye rash after we had been up in Ontario’s “cottage country” where ticks are known to reside. I took her to four – yes four – doctors but none could give me a definitive...

Chewy Gluten-Free Choc Top Granola Bars (can be nut-free)

by Tara Thorne | Feb 25, 2018 | BLOG POST, Desserts, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients 1 1/2 C gluten-free rolled old fashioned oats 1/3 C pumpkin seeds 1/4 C hemp seeds 1/4 C chia seeds (leave out if you find these hard to digest) 1/4 C sesame seeds 1/2 C almond butter (or nut butter of choice) – use sunflower seed butter to...

Tigernut Flour Chocolate Chunk Cookies (School-Safe, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

by Tara Thorne | Feb 11, 2018 | BLOG POST, Desserts, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients 1/4 C water 2 TBS ground flax 1 C tigernut flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 C tahini 1/2 C maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 50g of 70% or higher, dark chocolate – roughly chopped (or dairy-free chocolate chips) ...