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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.
Beauty

Why Stress Is Destroying Your Hair and What To Do About It

There are many obvious signs of stress, and then there are a lot that go unnoticed, such as hair damage for example, because what on earth could stress have to do with the health of our hair?! Turns out – a whole lot!

Recipes

Maca Chocolate Hazelnut Freezer Fudge

This hazelnut chocolate freezer fudge is creamy, rich, satisfying — it’s what chocolate fudge dreams are made of! It’s also dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, vegan and insanely delicious!

Beauty

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

This is a question people ask me all the time. It’s a great question and one that I’m more than happy to answer which is why I decided to devote a blog post to it.

Recipes

Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice

This wonderful grain-free rice is packed with flavour, fibre and tons of phytonutrients. Cauliflower absorbs flavour really well, so have fun spicing it up with ingredients like turmeric!

Recipes

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This grain-free, gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp has the most flavourful and healthiest topping ever! Top it with your favourite ice cream and you’ve got the perfect early summer dessert.

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Beet Strawberry Waffles

These waffles are gluten-free, and gut health friendly! I love pancakes, but it was nice to have waffles for a change!