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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.
Recipes

Apple Crisp, Paleo and Vegan

The best part about this crisp aside from how flavourful and yummy it is, is that it’s totally vegan and paleo-friendly which makes it wonderful for people who have dietary restrictions or food allergies in your home.

Well-being

8 Healthy Eating Tips When You’re Working from Home

Many people have reached out asking for strategies to combat sugar cravings, COVID19 weight gain and how to prevent unhealthy eating habits. So I thought it was time I wrote a post to share some healthy nutrition strategies with you.

Recipes

Macadamia Nut Cream Cheese

This mac nut cheese is creamy, creamy, creamy! Totally plant-based, great for gut health and it’s so much fun to culture your own food.

Recipes

Nourishing Turmeric Golden Soup

Absolutely packed with veggies, this Golden Soup is rich in energizing vitamins and minerals such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Since it’s 100% plant-based it’s also packed with phytonutrients.

Well-being

Ep 30: Understanding Emotional Eating with Rachel Molenda

As comforting and calming as it is informative and entertaining, this episode of the Joyous Health podcast is one that is important at any time, but is particularly so during the days of uncertainty in which we currently find ourselves – truly food for ou

Recipes

Homemade Lip Scrub 3 Ways

Spring has sprung, on the calendar anyway—perhaps not in reality! It’s still pretty chilly here in Toronto but I’ve been

Well-being

Ep 29: Managing Anxiety & Cultivating Positivity

It’s something that we are taking actionable steps towards every day. Some days I feel like we are slaying it and there are moments I am in tears — but through it all, we are staying connected virtually to family and friends and to each other.

Recipes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This is the best ever gluten-free banana bread! It’s moist, tasty, and naturally sweet! The chocolate chips take this banana bread to the next level, it’s so delicious!