Being Vegan and Enjoying the Whole Package Everywhere we turn, “clean eating” and “whole foods” are being touted as the newest rage in eating. Unprocessed and unrefined foods and foods that are only found in nature are the basis of clean eating. However, before the clean eating rage started, there were vegans. While vegetarians do […]
What is Nutrient Density?
Nutrient Density measures the benefits you get from a food compared to the number of calories it contains. Nutrient-dense foods give you the most nutrients possible for the fewest calories. For example, some energy bars provide 15 percent of your daily folate (a B vitamin found naturally in certain foods- especially leafy greens) requirement for […]
Food Allergies Vs. Food Sensitivities
Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities: Giving the One-Two Punch to Our Bodies Our bodies can take a beating everyday by the choices in foods we make. Many times, people experience symptoms of rashes, headaches, fatigue, gas and bloating and do not think to link them to foods that they are ingesting on a daily basis. […]
Celery Juice Health Benefits and a Recipe too
Just by the sheer taste of this on it’s own, you would be surprised at the many health benefits of celery juice. The benefits of celery juice far outweigh the taste of it. For many, celery juice can taste salty and quite frankly, yucky and that is due to the natural salty (natural sodium) composition […]
Beetroot Juice – the NEW Natural Energy Drink
Beet ‘Em to the Finish Line Beetroot juice is becoming the fitness world’s newest natural energy drink. Some studies are showing that it gives athletes an extra edge in endurance and speed, taking precious seconds off competitive times. Beetroot is naturally high in nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide, a gas that actually […]
Happy Father’s Day
This is a day for gratefulness and a little sentimentality….I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little emotional writing this. When it comes time to speak of my dad, it chokes me up just because I miss him and his huge energy so much. Words will never be able to explain the depth […]
What about GLUTEN?? Where’s my FIBRE??
It’s estimated that 1 in 133 Canadians or 250,000 people have celiac disease (an it’s growing) and approximately 3 million Americans. It’s a lifelong, genetically based disorder that occurs when gluten – a protein found in wheat, rye and barley – triggers an abnormal immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine interfering […]
Inflammation …and What it Does to Us
Inflammation is common and can happen anywhere in your body as a result of injury. It’s your body’s way of informing you that something is wrong and the inflamed redness is caused by the increase of the blood supply to the wounded area. Makes sense right? This outward visual sign of inflammation is a familiar […]
Our Secret to the Fountain of Youth – Wheat Grass
Grey Hair: The ultimate telltale sign of aging. Approximately half of all 50 year olds are at least 60% grey. Try as you might to postpone the inevitable with expensive, foul-smelling messy dyes, the battle against grey is predictable and will always win. Or does it have to be this way? I’ve been doing a […]
Apple Pancakes for a Snow Day!
These are the BEST HEALTHY breakfast pancakes for kids (well okay, adults too)! The smell of these pancakes cooking in the frying pan is just the most incredible aroma to wake up to. After many attempts at Gluten-Free and Vegan (dairy-free and egg-free) Pancakes and keeping them moist and a totally delicate, I think we did […]
