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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.
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Baby Food Introduction

Due to popular request through the blog and social media, I am posting about introducing solid foods to your baby. IÂ’m also going to share some great advice

Well-being

6 Natural Ways to Beat the Bloat

Alongside constipation, bloating is the one of the most common complaints others share with me through social media and my YouTube channel. Four years ago I

Recipes

Earl Grey Banana Bread

As I was flipping through Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook Everyday Superfoods, which Walker gave me for Christmas last year, I came across a recipe for Earl Grey Banana Bread. I thought “OMG, what an amazing idea!”

Family

12 Powerfoods for a Healthy Pregnancy

If you are thinking about becoming pregnant or you already are pregnant, CONGRATS! This is a very exciting time in your life!! I loved being pregnant.

Family

Joyous Baby: Vienna’s Sixth Month!

I had such good intentions to post an update on baby Vienna every month, but as you can tell I’ve gotten a little behind. Truth is, I’ve been a little busy.

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Protein Blondie Squares

Packed with fibre, these are excellent for digestive health because they help to feed the good bacteria in your colon and they keep you feeling fuller longer.

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Homemade Organic Applesauce

This applesauce was absolutely delicious! Walker wanted to slather it on everything we ate and Vienna slurped it back like

Family

How to Make Natural Baby Powder

In light of the recent news about Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and its apparent risks, many mamas are in search of something clean they can use that

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Simple Chicken Bone Broth

I love using my oven in the winter to roast just about anything. About two times per month we roast

Family

5 Natural Solutions for a Teething Baby

Now that baby Vienna is almost six months old I’ve had a few months of trying different teething remedies. She started with symptoms around 2.5 months and h