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Sweet Sensational Vegetables

Sweet Sensational Vegetables

Almost everyone craves sweets, I was most definitely one of them, then I went to find a way to tame it.  Rather than depending on processed sugar, add naturally sweet foods to your daily diet to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sweet vegetables soothe the internal organs of the body and energize the mind. And, because many of these vegetables are…

Who Should Avoid Gluten?

Who Should Avoid Gluten?

GLUTEN Pizza, cookies, cakes, and pasta all contain one common ingredient: Gluten. Gluten, meaning “glue” in Latin, is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The protein helps to bind breads, pasta, and desserts to create a denser product. Recently, the gluten avoidance phenomenon has become increasingly popular. However, avoiding this sometimes troublesome protein may not be entirely necessary for everyone. CELIAC…

Chili-Garlic Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Chili-Garlic Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

This flavourful vegan, grain-free chili-garlic cauliflower fried “rice” requires just 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of time. Riced cauliflower and sliced scallions are pan-fried in coconut oil until golden and lightly caramelized. Then, a tangy, salty, and spicy glaze of tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili-garlic sauce is added to the pan to finish the dish.

The Dairy Debate

The Dairy Debate

THE DAIRY DEBATE Dairy products are a staple of many diets, but recently conflicting health claims have left us confused about how beneficial they really are. Who should we trust for reputable information about dairy – the government? The food industry? Our local farmer? The reality is that the most trustworthy source is yourself.   Many thrive with high-quality dairy as an integral…

The Art Of Oil Pulling

The Art Of Oil Pulling

Benefits Of Oil Pulling How Does Swishing Oil Around In Your Mouth For 20 Minutes Every Morning Sound? Cool Or Gross? What if you heard that doing so might clear up your skin, improve your oral hygiene, and whiten your teeth, among a slew of other health benefits? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that has resurfaced in the…