AUTHOR

Picture of Joy McCarthy

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

Turmeric Butternut Blender Soup

This turmeric butternut blender soup is absolutely delicious, creamy and totally dairy-free. It’s easy to make too. Your whole family will love it.

Well-being

12 Packaged Foods I Love

My favourite packaged foods are simple, whole foods. They contain no non-food substances.

Recipes

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sammies

My family loved these chocolate chip ice cream sammies! They are the perfect treat to make for your loved ones especially if you’re making them for someone with allergies because they are dairy-free, gluten-free and sweetened with maple syrup

Family

Tips for Choosing the Best Snacks for your Kids!

When I grocery shop for packaged foods (which is the smallest part of my grocery bill), I do my best to avoid any food that has non-food ingredients. This pretty much eliminates all junk and any product with chemical additives.

Well-being

In the Spotlight: JHB Grad Brittnei

I recently met with Brittnei Gaudio who is a graduate of the Joyous Health Business (JHB) program and is a wellness entreprneur. I was excited to interview her because her enthusiasm and energy really stood out to me throughout the six weeks of our fall J

Recipes

One-Pot Paprika Chicken

The one-pot paprika chicken dish is easy to make, super healthy and it’s on repeat in the McJordan home.

Recipes

Lazy Lady Turmeric Latte

This turmeric latte is unique because it’s super fast. You don’t need a fancy milk steamer, just really good quality ingredients and a mason jar!

Recipes

Sexy Maca Balls Get a Makeover

These raw and plant-based cookie balls are full of superfoods including maca, goji berries and raw cacao. You’ll love how easy they are to make because you don’t even have to turn on your oven!

Recipes

Prune Whip for Joyous Pooping

Prunes are a safe and natural alternative to laxatives and stool softeners. They are naturally hypo-allergenic and gluten-free.