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Vista Guest Editor’s Letter: Healthy Eating Really Can be Simple!
When people first start to think of eating healthier, they often get intimidated and aren’t sure if they have what it takes to make a change — but eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It doesn’t mean you have to eat a million superfoods or go on an expensive juice cleanse. Being healthy can simply just mean eating real, whole, unprocessed ingredients that fuel your body and nourish your soul.
When I first started on my own health journey back in 2014, I felt like being healthy meant giving up all the things I loved—especially when it came to breakfast! I used to love starting my day with something on the sweeter side, whether that was waffles, pancakes, pastries, or sugary cereals. However, once I started to make the connection between what I was eating and how I was feeling, I knew something had to change. But even so, I didn’t want to sacrifice things I enjoyed! I quickly became determined to find healthier versions of all my favourite indulgences, so that my new healthy lifestyle wouldn’t feel like work.
The more I started to cook, the more I was blown away with how amazing real foods can be! I’m now so passionate about helping others discover this for themselves and that they really can transform their lives through food, and can do so without having to sacrifice their favourite flavours.
Featured in this issue is one of my favourite go to breakfasts: Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Strawberry Chia Sauce. These pancakes only contain 6 easy-to-find ingredients, only require one bowl, and are so delicious you would never believe that they are secretly good for you! Not only are they packed with protein, energizing carbs, and healthy fats, but they’re also gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free! The best part is you can eat the whole stack yourself and stay completely on track with whatever your health or weight loss goals may be.
With a new year comes new motivation and new hope for the future. It’s always so fun to try new things—especially in the kitchen! Experimenting may seem a little intimidating at first, but I promise you the reward is well worth it. I hope you get a chance to try my recipe and enjoy the rest of this issue full of healthy inspiration! Please feel free to follow me on Instagram and direct message me anytime. Happy cooking!
EMILY AITKEN is a Certified Health Coach who has obtained her certification from the Health Coach Institute. She is Vancouverbased but available both locally and virtually for her clients. You can connect with her through EMILYAITKENHEALTH.COM or EMILYAITKEN.HEALTH
