October 14, 2021
Sleep and Nutrition: What’s the Connection? (Part 1)
It is well-researched that the quality of our sleep can have a profound impact on our health. And newer research suggests a multi-faceted relationship …
Recipes and Nutrition
June 9, 2021
Can Nutrition Support Mental Health and Well-Being?
Our mental health and emotional well-being are not always the easiest topics to discuss — and this may be one of the reasons why …
February 1, 2021
Fabulous Fibre
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” — Michael Pollan Fibre offers a wealth of nutrition and health benefits. But, fibre may also conjure up …
September 11, 2020
Glorious Greens!
There is a sense of being grounded and refreshed when the first green sprouts of the season arrive in our forests and gardens. The …
April 24, 2020
The Importance of Hydration for Body, Mind and Emotional Health and Well-Being
The Importance of Hydration for Body, Mind and Emotional Health and Well-Being What is the medical definition of ‘hydration’? Merriam-Webster’s Medical Definition of hydration includes: 1: the act or …
September 8, 2016
Upcycled Broth Two Ways
Making your own broth may sound like a chore but with a little forethought and planning, it can be a way to add flavour …
July 16, 2015
Petal Power – The culinary use and nutritional value of edible flowers
To find our food visually appealing goes far beyond the superficial; it stimulates digestion in the same way that smelling a delicious meal …
June 4, 2015
Save Money by Eating your Veggies from Root to Shoot!
Photo credit: www.kalynskitchen.com As we make our way through our nutritional journeys we often go through many phases; gradually replacing processed foods with whole foods, …
February 16, 2015
Pancake Day!
All over the world Christians will be eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday (February 17), the last day before Lent. Historically during the 40 days …
December 31, 2014
Ferment your way to good health!
Sandor Katz, aka: the godfather of fermentation describes fermented foods as being ‘alive with flavor and nutrition’ and as a nutritionist I couldn’t agree …