As children, we were always hounded from our parents to eat our broccoli at dinner – and for good reason! Broccoli, amoung other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, arugula, kale, cabbage, bok choy and Brussels sprouts, are very beneficial to…
Every year during Halloween season, kids look forward to wearing spooky costumes, decorating their porches, trick or treating, and of course, getting candy! Even though candies and chips that we normally give out on Halloween are delicious, they tend to…
Now that we have entered the heart of the Fall season, many varieties of root vegetables and squashes are ready to eat! Not only are they delicious and a great source of comfort food, but they are also packed with…
Nowadays, everyone has heard of the term “antioxidants” and how important they are for our health…but what do they do exactly? Antioxidants are vital in the protection against free radical damage to our bodies. Free radicals can enter our bodies…
Usually when it comes to eating healthy, we tend to avoid fats, thinking that it’s a big contributor to weight gain. But this is not the case! There are a lot of positive benefits to eating healthy fats, especially unsaturated…
Feeling constantly stressed throughout your day to day life? It’s possible that part of the cause can be from the types of foods you are eating. Eating stress-inducing foods can not only alter your mood and make you feel bogged…
Having issues with bloating after a heavy meal? Do you find that certain foods can cause you to feel uncomfortable after eating them? If this is the case, you may be experiencing issues with your digestion. This happens to be…
It’s that time of year again! With your kids heading back to school this Fall, getting creative while choosing healthy snack ideas for their lunches can be tough. Fortunately there are plenty of snack recipes that can be prepared in…
This month, Toronto is hosting its 8th annual Garlic Festival to celebrate all varieties and uses of this amazing vegetable. While garlic is well known for adding flavour to multiple savoury dishes, most people are not aware that it contains…
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we thought we’d dedicate our May blog post to new moms and moms-to-be. Becoming a new mom is an exciting and wonderful time, but with your beautiful new bundle of joy comes a whirlwind…
Would you like more energy, improved digestion, clearer skin and increased concentration? Detoxification may just be the answer. When people think of detoxification, they commonly think of a one-week or 30-day herbal cleanse program that includes a restricted diet and…
Did you know there’s such a thing as happy foods? It’s true! What you eat can have a positive impact on your mood and emotional well-being. In fact, feel-good hormones built by the body require certain nutrients that can only…
