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Joy McCarthy

Joy McCarthy is the Founder of Joyous Health, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author. A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications both online and in print; and is a regular health expert on TV. Through her innate drive to inspire others, Joy has created numerous online programs and eBooks under JOYOUS U and is a faculty member at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna.
Healthy Recipes | Holistic-Nutritionist Approved

Sunshine Quinoa with Sweet Potato

As I write this, the snow is coming down so heavy that I can’t see the other side of the street. My window view from inside this warm and cozy cafe has thus

Well-being

Wheatgrass Makes My Joyous Cells Smiley

I often tweet when I’m about to indulge my cells in a shot of wheatgrass at Fresh restaurant in Toronto because I immediately feel more alive. I can hardly

Healthy Recipes | Holistic-Nutritionist Approved

Brainy breakie: Egg Burrito

Over the holidays, I had some time to experiment and ended up developing a delicious and nutritious burrito that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.Th

Beauty

6 Colours on Your Plate for Vibrant Health

I love checking out what people buy at the grocery store when I’m waiting in line – yes, I’m curious as a cat. Most people’s grocery carts are not decorated

Healthy Recipes | Holistic-Nutritionist Approved

Gluten-free Bread with Pumpkin Seeds

Many people dismiss healthy eating as consisting solely of salads aka rabbit food. Even I remember a time when I ate only salads for an entire year thinking

Raw Chocolate Pecan Fudge

Of all the Christmas gifts that people have given me over the years, the ones that I remember the most were homemade. It goes without saying that love is th

Raw Chocolate Pecan Fudge

Of all the Christmas gifts that people have given me over the years, the ones that I remember the most were homemade. It goes without saying that love is th

Healthy Recipes | Holistic-Nutritionist Approved

Goji Berry Morning Glory Muffins

We all know by now that skipping breakfast is a bad idea. I mean, everyone’s heard that skipping breakfast lowers your mental and creative potential and set

Healthy Recipes | Holistic-Nutritionist Approved

Gluten-Free Ginger Snaps

When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day was naturally a popularity contest manifesting in who received the most heart-shaped cards. I always sent the boy I was cr

Well-being

Food To Put You In The Mood!

Can you just imagine if Health Canada or the FDA released a statement that said:”Avocados may increase your sex drive!!”Avocado farmers would get rich fast