Eat For Life By Marsha

Eat For Life By Marsha Eat For Life By Marsha Inc., healthy gluten-free food, cookbooks, and pantry items. Online or Store. Marsha Hebert
Founder, Creative Director, Author, Publisher

When I became a mother in 1991, my daughter had developed cognitive issues due to my lack of proper nutrition and health conditions. My daughter was my inspiration for the journey of becoming healthier. It was difficult to find budget­-friendly, nutritious, and convenient ready-made foods at that time. So, I returned to cooking with more wholesome foods the way I was brought up in Jamaica and what

I had learned from my Portuguese stepmom. I was on a mission to find out more about how to stay healthy with nutrition. I enrolled in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and completed the Fundamentals of Nutrition. To further my knowledge and skills, I am currently pursuing certification to become a Certified Nutritional Consultant. When healthy eating may help to reduce diet-related diseases. I am using my gifts, talents, and what I have learned, to empower you with more options to help support and maintain your health and happiness.

Hello Eat For Lifers! 🌸 It’s Marsha here! 🤓🤪​Today is a very special Tuesday. Coincidentally, May 12th marks my 41st yea...
05/12/2026

Hello Eat For Lifers! 🌸 It’s Marsha here! 🤓🤪

​Today is a very special Tuesday. Coincidentally, May 12th marks my 41st year since arriving in Canada in 1985! 🇨🇦 To celebrate this milestone and Celiac Awareness Month, I wanted to share a little sneak peek of what I’ve been working so hard on.

​I am deep in the process of creating our magazine, and while I’m still putting on the final touches, I couldn't resist showcasing this page from the Nourish Me Gluten-Free Wellness —a division of Eat For Life by Marsha Inc. 📖✨

​As a Celiac myself, this project is so personal. I want to share my story—from the days of eating ice (a symptom of the severe anemia I faced) to finding true healing. This magazine is my commitment to showing that Food is Nourishment.

​This featured page highlights Strawberries, Asparagus, and Pumpkin Seeds. 🍓🌱 I love this combination! It is incredibly high in magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron—essential nutrients for anyone managing Celiac disease or looking to boost their mineral levels.

​The magazine will be a monthly guide showcasing seasonal ingredients and celebrated food days, all designed to help you live your most vibrant life. I am so dedicated to getting this finished and into your hands soon!

​Stay tuned for more updates as I wrap up the final details. We’re almost there! 🥂💗

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Hello May 🌼 🥳May is Celiac Awareness Month, and I am honoured to begin sharing more of my journey and educational wellne...
05/07/2026

Hello May 🌼 🥳
May is Celiac Awareness Month, and I am honoured to begin sharing more of my journey and educational wellness content through Nourish Me Gluten-Free Wellness by Eat For Life by Marsha.

Living with Celiac disease, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and navigating anemia has deeply shaped my understanding of nourishment, healing, and the importance of listening to the body. Through years of study, lived experience, and wellness education, I have learned that nourishment is key.

This month, I’ll be sharing evidence-based educational information focused on essential nutrients that may help support healing, energy, gut health, and overall wellness for those living a gluten-free lifestyle.

One nutrient I personally value is magnesium — and one of my favourite nourishing foods rich in magnesium is pumpkin seeds 🌱
Pumpkin seeds have become one of my signature ingredients because I truly believe in the power of real food to nourish and support the body.

At Nourish Me Gluten-Free Wellness, education and nourishment go hand in hand. My goal is to help make wellness practical, approachable, and empowering.

Stay tuned throughout May for:

✅ Nourishing gluten-free recipes
✅ Essential nutrient education
✅ Wellness insights
✅ Celiac-safe lifestyle tips
✅ Nourish Me Gluten-Free Magazine features
✅ Real food inspiration designed to help nourish you

Fuel your body. Nourish your soul. 🌿

JOY — Just Only Yes to nourishment. 💚

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! 🎉This year begins with nourishment.✅️Clear choices. Gluten-free living. Food that su...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! 🎉
This year begins with nourishment.✅️

Clear choices. Gluten-free living. Food that supports the body and everyday wellness.

At Eat for Life by Marsha, 2026 is the year of nourishment — grounded in education, clarity, and informed choice. Throughout the year, I will be sharing insights on gluten-free foods, nutrients, seasonal nourishment, and health awareness to support living well.

Here’s to nourishing your body, gluten-free, and stepping into 2026 feeling supported and inspired ✅️

With gratitude and joy,
Marsha 💛



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Hello November! 🥕 A month to nourish your life — body, mind, and spirit 🌿As the air turns crisp, our bodies crave warmth...
11/01/2025

Hello November! 🥕 A month to nourish your life — body, mind, and spirit 🌿

As the air turns crisp, our bodies crave warmth and grounding. November at Eat For Life by Marsha is all about seasonal nourishment — hearty roots, vibrant greens, and slow-simmered soups that restore balance and vitality.

This month we’re focusing on wellness in season — understanding how food can heal, protect, and energize. Every meal becomes a moment of nourishment.

Nourish your November. Nourish your life. 🧡

🌸 JOY in Business • Marsha Speaks Today! 🌸I’m thrilled to join the Successful Women Entrepreneurs “Power Hour” Panel hos...
10/15/2025

🌸 JOY in Business • Marsha Speaks Today! 🌸

I’m thrilled to join the Successful Women Entrepreneurs “Power Hour” Panel hosted by YWCA PowerUp — happening today, Oct 15 at 11:00 AM MDT (online via Zoom).

October is Small Business Month, and I’m celebrating the courage, creativity, and JOY that fuel entrepreneurship. As the owner of MarshaSophia Gluten-Free Bakery & More and founder of Eat For Life by Marsha Inc., I believe success grows from my Three W’s:

🎉Wisdom • Well-being • Wealth🎉

The future of business is powered by innovation, heart, and JOY in the journey. 💜

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/successful-women-entrepreneurs-power-hour-panel-tickets-1685372507539?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎉💜 Happy Birthday, Simone! 💜🎉Today, October 15, my beautiful daughter turns 34 — and of course, we’re celebrating the be...
10/15/2025

🎉💜 Happy Birthday, Simone! 💜🎉
Today, October 15, my beautiful daughter turns 34 — and of course, we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with cake! 🍰✨

I’m baking her favourite chocolate cake, dressed in her favourite shade of purple, topped with creamy buttercream and sparkling sprinkles. Because birthdays — especially Simone’s — deserve to be as radiant, joyful, and full of love as she is. 💜

Wishing my darling girl a year filled with laughter, purpose, and sweetness in every moment.
Love you always,
– Mom Marsha 💕

🧡 Today, on Truth and Reconciliation Day, I pause as both a solopreneur and a mother. 🧡Every Child Matters. Every Voice ...
09/30/2025

🧡 Today, on Truth and Reconciliation Day, I pause as both a solopreneur and a mother. 🧡

Every Child Matters. Every Voice Matters. Every Act of Care Matters.

As a mom, this day is deeply personal — a reminder of the importance of protecting, honouring, and nurturing our children. As a business owner, I carry that same heart into the work I do, blending food, wellness, and JOY with community care.

At MarshaSophia Gluten-Free Bakery & More, I’ve prepared orange-themed treats as a gesture of remembrance and solidarity. Available from 12:00 noon:

🥧 Mini Pumpkin Pie with Orange Buttercream
🍪 Orange Pumpkin Seed Cookies
🧁 Lemon Cupcake with Orange Buttercream
🥕 Mini Carrot Cake with Orange Buttercream

✨ Special Offer: Wear orange today — buy 3 treats and get $1 off.
(Regular price $3.99 each.)

When you pick up a treat, you join me in saying YES to remembrance, YES to community, and YES to JOY. 🌿

🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡

📍 MarshaSophia Gluten-Free Bakery & More
1081 2 Ave NW, Calgary
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
📞 403-910-0777
🌐 www.marshasophia.ca
📧 [email protected]

09/08/2025

Happy Gluten-Free Sunday 🎉

What does 4 a.m. at the bakery look like? A bandana, an apron, and today… a wrench in hand! 💧 Sink fixed ✅ Brunch prep ✅ Big smile ✅

Being a solo baker means every day is an adventure — from plumbing to pastries, it’s all part of the JOY-filled ride. 🌸

I’m so excited to serve up some today, and after the ovens are off, it’s time for fellowship at a church potluck 🙏. Sundays remind me how powerful community is — food always brings us together. 💕

So here’s to a day filled with flavour, faith, and fun. Thank you for saying YES with me every day. 💚

See you soon .ca

🍌Happy Banana Lovers Day ✨🍌Did you know just one medium banana packs about 420 mg of potassium—a heart-healthy nutrient ...
08/27/2025

🍌Happy Banana Lovers Day ✨🍌

Did you know just one medium banana packs about 420 mg of potassium—a heart-healthy nutrient that helps regulate blood pressure (American Heart Association)? 💛

Here’s why bananas are more than just a yummy snack:
✅ Protect your heart – thanks to potassium & fibre
✅ Relieve cough – soft texture soothes the throat
✅ Strengthen bones – magnesium & manganese support bone health
✅ Control blood pressure – potassium works its magic here
✅ Relieve diarrhea – soluble fibre (pectin) helps restore balance

Plus, bananas fuel your gut with prebiotic fibre that feeds healthy bacteria (NIH). 🌿

👉 Tell us in the comments: How do YOU enjoy your bananas—smoothie, muffin, pancake, or straight from the peel? 🍌💭

Freshly baked and full of JOY — it’s Friday at MarshaSophia!🥳Our gluten-free square cakes and savoury breads are rolling...
07/18/2025

Freshly baked and full of JOY — it’s Friday at MarshaSophia!🥳
Our gluten-free square cakes and savoury breads are rolling out at 12 PM, with options for Vegan, Vegetarian, and Keto/Paleo lifestyles. ✨

Treat yourself to something wholesome and flavourful — straight from our oven to your table!

Stop by today and taste the gluten-free goodness!

📍 1081 2 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
🌐 www.marshasophia.ca
📧 [email protected]
📞 403-910-0777

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1978 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB
T2N3R5

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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