About

Hey, I’m Chichi!

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A certified Wellness Facilitator, Health & Wellness enthusiast, blogger, salad lover (thank God for pasta salad!), and life-loving devoted Foodie.

I am passionate about living a positive life, filled with health and wellness, and I like to cook, and I like to eat.

Sorry, that’s all you’re going to get out of me 🙂

A little about The Original Recipe…

TOR started out as a small online food forum a couple of years ago, where moms and like-minded folks shared their favorite meals and nutritional tips…

Funny enough, as an admin, I didn’t really care if anyone visited the site, because it was basically just a simple (almost lifeless) community where recipes, nutritional tips, and guides were shared from time to time.

I thought it might be handy for me when I finally move away and want to replicate my mom’s cooking style (I shared a ton of that).

Of course, that means I would have to move away from Kraft Dinner, but hey, maybe someday lol.

But over the years, thanks to a lovely team of ladies (including myself) and a gent, who came from varied backgrounds and different parts of the world to contribute their irreplaceable nutrition and wellness expertise, we’ve been able to transform it into something I honestly did not see coming.

Today, TOR is no longer a small, lifeless forum where people come and go, but more of a food resource portal.

We have over 35,000 happy subscribers who love reading our guides and favorite meals…

We consistently publish detailed guides on nutrition, what to actually eat (and why), and our favourite meal ideas for when you want options without spending three hours on Pinterest.

We’re not chefs. We’re not doctors.

We’re just a tiny group of wellness professionals who really love to eat and talk about food and nutrition all day, and figured that if we’re going to spend this much time talking about it anyway, we might as well put it to good use.

So whether you’re trying to eat better, cook smarter, or just figure out what on earth to do with that bag of quinoa sitting in your pantry since 2021, you’re in the right place.

A little bit about my journey…

I’m a 27 years old Certified Wellness Facilitator, and I help individuals (mostly single moms) improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.

I live in St. Catharines, the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada’s wine region… just close to Lake Ontario (one of my favorite places in the world).

In August 2017, I was admitted into ICU with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.

This near-death experience and diagnosis were the driving force behind my massive lifestyle change.

From the minute I stepped out of that hospital, it was clear that I needed to change a couple of things in my life, and so I did, pretty drastically!

I completely cut out refined sugar from my diet, along with all highly processed foods, became a vegetarian, and explored the beginnings of a plant-based diet. 

My newfound passion for nutrition and health fueled my motivation to change not only my diet, but my lifestyle.

I began exercising, started practicing yoga & meditation, and ultimately became more mindful.

I found a new respect for my body that had been missing for a long time.

For me, Type 1 Diabetes was a blessing in disguise, as now, I have never felt so amazing in all my life, and I know it’s just going to get better.

Although the autoimmune condition is freaking difficult at times, and is constantly on my mind, I have accepted it and for the majority of the time am in complete balance!

It is amazing what changes a body can undergo with a change in diet.

I aspire to inspire others to take control of their health and reconnect with their bodies.

We only have one life, and I believe in living it to the full, with all that you have.

You require a healthy body, a focused mind, and a driven spirit to accomplish all you desire.

This is so easy to achieve that most people don’t realize it. 

To step out of your comfort zone, open your mind, connect with your inner self, and discover how wonderful life can be when you are beaming with positivity, passion, and power. 

When each one of the million cells in your body is oozing with energy, the impact it has on your overall outlook on life is astounding, and can really give you the inspiration to achieve all that you desire!

To make a difference!

To show up in your own life!

Read a few of my most popular guides:

Finally, if you’ve not joined The Vault, what are you waiting for?

We’ve put together the best guides on everything wellness and nutrition you can find anywhere on the internet…

…from budget recipes to managing your kid’s ADHD schedule, to fixing your own blood sugar crashes, or just getting dinner on the table without ordering takeout for the third time this week…

…we have the resources that answer the question you’re asking right now.

AND we’re adding more fresh, impactful guides every single month.

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A little bit about My Team…

I definitely believe that The Original Recipe wouldn’t be where it is today without the tireless efforts of my team members, who, despite their busy schedules, churn out some of the best content out there for our hungry subscribers.

Let’s meet this awesome individuals…

Elly McGuinness

We call her the ‘mother of fitness’.

Elly has been helping everyday people to become the fittest, healthiest version of themselves for over 20 years.

Her aim is to inspire many people like you to make positive changes toward your fitness, health, and lifestyle.

She is a degree-qualified industry professional with a holistic approach to health and fitness.

Elly helps you free yourself from diets, fads, and quick fixes so you can make sustainable lifestyle changes and feel fantastic.

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Jenoye Campbell, LPN

Jenoye is a licensed nurse, published author, and career trainer.

She is an overachiever who enjoys writing and is a dedicated go-getter who applies herself fully to everything she does.

She also believes wholeheartedly in credible health education for all.

Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram

Mike Jessimy, RPh

Michael is a Reg. Pharmacist, Bodybuilder, Nutrition Consultant, Fitness Pro.

He is a specialist in nutrition and fitness writing who can craft pieces that are both informative and easy to read.

He is also a certified medical writer who makes medical writing easily understandable to the general public.

His range of expertise encompasses pharmaceutical and medical writing, White Paper production, and Fitness and Bodybuilding consultation.

Follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook

Decyry canlas, RPh

Decyry is our meal ideas powerhouse.

She churns out our favorite meal ideas from crockpot to desserts to soups.

As a very busy professional, she loves slow-cooking/crockpot meals and shares many of her favorite slow-cooker recipes on TOR.

She is also a registered Pharmacist, licensed and certified, with a focus on clinical and hospital settings.

She provides medication counseling to both patients and other healthcare professionals, including doctors.

She’s very knowledgeable in drug manufacturing and delivery systems, in nutrition writing and research, and in drugs, diseases, health,, wellness, psychology, and philosophy.

She’s also skilled in creative writing, fine arts, and graphic illustration.

Follow her on her LinkedIn page.

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Thanks so much for visiting!