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That nutrition plays a central role in our health is no secret. After all, the old adage “you are what you eat” acknowledges how important nutrition is for our well-being. This concept is taking on an added dimension as research demonstrates the impact of diet on sleep. It is...
This is a super healthy and tasty Oatmeal Banana Blueberry Muffin recipe with no refined ingredients whatsoever! My version was inspired by my neighbour, Elaine, who served these delicious muffins at our monthly neighbourhood coffee get together. Her’s had chocolate chips instead of...
Do You Know Rutabaga? And How About Escarole?
Everyone knows kale is the superfood of the day. And spinach has been known for years to be one as well. But how about other veggies? How well do you know the “not-so-famous” greens? Here is an infographic with some great information. ...
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies — Here’s one for all you cookie monsters out there! These are deliciously healthy cookies made with wholesome, unrefined ingredients. You can have one or two without feeling guilty. The cookie monsters in my house claim these are the best EVER!! Due to my...
Grow Your Own Vegetables: It isn't rocket science.
There’s nothing better than getting your hands dirty and reaping the rewards of your hard work, especially when it comes from the garden. Organic, home grown fruits and vegetables are free of pesticides and other chemicals that can...
Vegetarian Samosas have really gained rock star popularity over the past few years. I have been asked quite frequently by friends, clients and followers to teach them how to make samosas. It’s difficult to clearly demonstrate the process of making samosas in a written recipe. So we made a...
It has a beautifully moist and cakey texture. No one will ever know it’s gluten free unless you tell them. With the cranberries contrasting with the lovely yellow colour of the lemon inside the cake and the coconut sprinkled on top, this loaf looks as gorgeous as it tastes!
The secret to...
This Easy Spaghetti Provençal recipe is truly easy to make. There are hundreds of variations of Spaghetti Provençal recipes, the simplest one is with garlic, onion and parsley only. What you incorporate after is your choice. This version has red peppers and cherry tomatoes. > ...
This is my go to recipe when I want to make a deliciously nourishing meal in under 30 minutes.
After bringing the rice to a boil, you reduce the heat down too low, set the timer, and while the rice is cooking, you can easily finish making the Masala Chickpeas & Peppers.
You don’t have...
Can meditation prolong your life by protecting and rebuilding your telomeres?
Telomeres, what are they? Before I talk about what telomeres are, what they do and what their connection is to meditation, let me ask you: Do you meditate? If yes, that’s great. If not, have you thought about it?...
In Ayurveda, what we eat is divided into three categories:
- Poison – foods that hinder digestion
- Medicine – foods that aid the digestive process
- Neutral – gives nourishment without aiding or hindering the digestive process
Kitcheri is unique because it falls...
Did you know that March 12 – 18 was Brain Health Awareness week? In recognition of this very important subject, we thought it would be beneficial to share with you some helpful tips on managing your brain health.
There’s very little your doctor can give you to keep your memory sharp...
