These are one of my most special treats. They add an extra touch of crunch and sweetness to salads, oatmeal, and my personal favorite base, plain greek yogurt. Nuts are a good source of healthy fats and vitamins A and E. The sweetener, palm sugar, is lower on the glycemic index than most other sweeteners Continue Reading →
I wasn’t very adventurous with food as a child, even in the fanciest restaurants chicken fingers were my go to choice. Now, as an adult, I still love them but I want them to be as good for my insides as they are for my palate. Continue Reading →
Risotto is a satisfying winter comfort food but unfortunately there are no shortcuts to obtaining the creamy texture. This version requires three pots and enough time to diligently stand guard while it is cooking. The extra fiber and vitamins from the brown rice and vegetables Continue Reading →
Probiotics are one of the most increasingly marketed aspects of nutrition. Our small intestines, where much of our digestion and nutrient absorption takes place, need to have an optimal balance of intestinal flora, or gut bacteria, to do their jobs and keep our digestive and immune systems in order. One way to support our intestines is through consuming probiotics, either through supplement form or a range of fermented foods. Continue Reading →
There is a very good reason why moms and grandmas make chicken noodle soup when someone is sick. Traditionally made broth, whether from the butcher, market or one’s own kitchen, is simmered for several hours, which allows all the minerals and vitamins from the bones to transfer to the soup and provides the types of protein we need most to regain our strength and fortify our immune systems. Continue Reading →
Lamb shanks are not very tender but with a bit of prep work and a day in the slow cooker they will be falling off the bone, and they are much lower in saturated fat than some other cuts. Lamb meat is a good source of iron, zinc and several B vitamins- all of which are integral for forming red blood cells and maintaining high energy levels and a strong immune system. 
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Omega 3s are an essential fatty acid, essential meaning that our body cannot make it, so adequate sources must be obtained from food. Fatty acids are important for the development and regulation of the nervous system and immune system; plus they keep hair, skin and nails hydrated and strong. The ideal ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s is between 1 to 1 and 1 to 4, but the majority of North Americans consume upwards of 1 to 20. Continue Reading →
While excess sugar is not great for waist lines, mood swings or maintaining high nutrient levels, in the right forms and moderate amounts it can provide easy energy. I especially like sweets that fall under the umbrellas of paleo, vegan or even raw because they all focus on whole foods and high quality ingredients. Continue Reading →
One of the best ways to get healthier is to just add more vegetables to everything. They are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make our bodies function better; and consuming them in a variety of different colours ensures that we get all the different nutrients we need. Continue Reading →
Socca is a flatbread made from chickpea flour, aka besan or garbanzo bean flour, and is cooked in stone ovens throughout Southern France, primarily in and around Nice. It is one of my favorite snacks and brunch side dishes. It can replace Continue Reading →