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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

Vegan Egg-Free Nog

This recipe is gonna knock your socks off! Creamy, naturally sweet, memorable and just as good as the eggy-version!

Recipes

Chewy Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies

This recipe is my most popular cookie recipe! I love it so much that I included it in my latest cookbook The Joyous Cookbook! It’s packed with fibre and goodness.

Recipes

Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges

I fell in love with potatoes all over again when I was pregnant. I guess if I had any cravings, sweet potato wedges were it. I must eat potato wedges at lea

Recipes

Curry Cauliflower Quinoa Stew

This absolutely delicious and warming stew is rich in fiber from all three of the main ingredients: cauliflower, chickpeas and quinoa and high in plant-based protein.

Recipes

Vanilla Chai Hemp Truffles

These truffles are made of healthy and delicious 100% whole foods. They are perfect for snacking or celebrating!

Well-being

How to Smash Evening Cravings (video)

I used to have THE WORST cravings in the evenings. I would eat dinner and then find myself searching through the fridge and pantry for snacks — anything ca

Family

Joyous Baby: Vienna’s Second Month

I can’t believe that eight weeks has gone by since Vienna was born. It’s funny how sometimes it feels like time is standing still but then I blink and Vienn

Recipes

Good-Day Breakfast Cookies

These Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and chock-full of superfoods like Goji Berries, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.