Increasing the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in your gut can lead to a multitude of health benefits. Most of our probiotics reside in the intestinal tract and add up to about 100 trillion bacteria –this is 10 times the number of cells that are present in the entire body. The word probiotic means “for life,” and […]
A few simple, mindful eating techniques that can help you increase the nutrient-density of your food, banish belly bloat and gain more energy. Your new morning ritual: Begin every day with ¼ – ½ FRESH lemon squeezed into room temperature water. This helps to detoxify the liver, aid in digestion, boost immunity and sets the […]
I recently took a little day trip up to Niagara-On-The-Lake and found a place that stocks raw milk cheeses called Cheese Secrets (what a great name!). I was curious about the legality of my purchase so I asked the friendly staff what the deal was. Apparently, you can purchase raw milk cheeses in Ontario, but you can’t […]
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Food intolerances and allergies can be debilitating for some. Cutting out gluten for a person with Celiac disease can help to prevent anything from tooth loss to infertility. Food intolerances and allergies can often garner eye rolls from others and be seen as a nuisance in social situations, but food allergies and intolerances are serious –people […]
I will preface this article by saying that I used to love added sugar. I ate my shreddies every morning (lots of added sugar), had my granola bar for a snack (more added sugar), my sandwich (high fructose corn syrup in the bread) and artificially flavoured, non-fat yogurt (aspartame) for lunch, dinner would involve a […]
Food waste is a major environmental issue. The David Suzuki Foundation presents some staggering facts on food waste in Canada and the US: Close to half of all food produced worldwide is wasted — discarded in processing, transport, supermarkets and kitchens. As much as 30 per cent of food, worth about $48 billion, is thrown away […]
