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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.
Well-being

Reflections on 10 years of Joyous Health

I’ve had my blog for 10 whole years! It feels like a big accomplishment that I’m still here as an entrepreneur. In my latest blog post I share some reflections over the last 10 years.

Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

I love this Roasted Cauliflower Salad because of how warming it is, thanks to the cinnamon and allspice. It’s the perfect winter salad when you’re just not in the mood for a crisp, cold salad

Recipes

Flourless Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Cake

This flourless dark chocolate cake recipe is gluten-free and everything a cake should be. It’s moist, decadent, delicious and the best healthy chocolate cake recipe!

Well-being

Recovering The Health of Your Microbiome (The Simplicity Sessions)

WOW. What a juicy episode this was! I enjoyed speaking to Jenn Pike on her podcast, The Simplicity Sessions. We talked all about the microbiome – a topic that you all know I’m deeply passionate about and its relation to our overall health, but especiall

Family

13 Superfoods Your Kids Will Love to Eat

I’ve provided a wide range of different superfoods your kids will love and their health benefits so you can inspire the next generation of healthy eaters

Recipes

Healthy Fats I Stock in My Kitchen

I used to be fat-phobic. That is, until my health was suffering and I learned the importance of fat for hormonal balance, digestion, good skin, reduced inflammation and much more.