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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

Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

One of the reasons I love this pasta is that it’s got “substance” to it. Meaning, it feels like you’re actually eating something and you feel satisfied after a bowl of this pasta – that’s thanks to the protein and fibre.

Well-being

DIY Natural Bug Spray

Ditch the DEET and go for an all-natural bug spray that is safe and effective for the whole family.

Well-being

What is the Healthiest Diet?

Pretty much every workshop I teach I get asked this question: “What is the healthiest diet, Joy?” And more often

Well-being

5 Healing Plants To Grow At Home

Nowadays, people are so quick to turn to the quick-fix of modern medicine such as NSAIDS (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen) to mask their symptoms, without recognizing all of the negative side effects that come along with them. That’s not to say everything in

Well-being

Introducing Joyous Health Approved!

I’m very excited to introduce you to a brand new initiative here at Joyous Health, one that has been in the works for quite a while now.

Recipes

Pretty In Pink Quinoa Bowl

This pretty in pink bowl happened by accident. I always add a variety of whole food ingredients to my quinoa bowls but recently I’ve been using a lot of beets because of my weekly farmers’ market visits.