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There’s no denying it… plastic has overrun our lives, and not in any way that is good -- neither for the environment, nor for our health.
Plastics are literally everywhere, especially in all aspects of food storage: containers, plastic wrap, zipper bags, straws -- and everything else...
Over the past 2 weeks I’ve written about “Better health for you and the planet” and “Choose healthier foods with a lower environmental footprint.” Click the links to read or read again!
Part 3 - Take steps to reduce your food waste and create a more...
Did you miss part one of this series, "Better health for you and the planet"? Check it out HERE!
Part 2
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a sustainable diet is healthy, has a low environmental impact, is affordable, and is culturally acceptable.[10] But this may...
I’m becoming more and more conscious about how interconnected we truly are–all people, animals, plants and indeed with Mother Earth herself. On a physical level we all coexist in the same environment–and anything in our external environment is shared with each of us...
Now that spring has arrived, we can start looking forward to locally grown produce, purchased at farmers’ markets or even directly from local farms. And if you are able to purchase from smaller producers, rather than buying conventional food from large-chain supermarkets,...
As the spring weather arrives, and we look forward to longer hours of sunlight, it’s time to ramp up our Vitamin D levels that may have waned during the winter months.
“D” is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning you can store it in your fat and liver. It has long been known to...
What if there was a better way to eat your favourite foods and provide your body with more nutrients that could support your immune system and calm down inflammation? All the while still enjoying it. You’d opt for it, right?
Well, here is a simple exercise for you to do. Try adapting...
The nutrients in food play an important role for immune health. It’s not just the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbs and protein that matter. It’s the many beneficial phytochemicals that are found in an abundance in many foods. They help signal the immune system so it can regulate...
Stress. It’s one of the biggest factors linked to an immune system that’s out of balance.
If you’re experiencing a lot of stress, you may be experiencing a lot of physical symptoms like muscle aches, joint pain, headaches and mind-numbing fatigue.
All of these...
Last week I talked about the Immune System – since many people seem to be suffering right now from a nasty cold and flu bug making the rounds! – and how important it is to understand and support both the body’s natural Inflammatory process as well as Gut Health.
And of course...
Did you miss me last week? In early February I took a ski trip out to British Columbia–and we had a great time with beautiful snow and lovely views of the mountains–one of my happiest places. But living more closely to a number of people than I’m used to, I came down...
Now that you're familiar with the concept of Leaky Gut, as well as using fermented foods to help heal and seal up any gaps in your intestinal wall, here are some more delicious strategies that you can try!
Prebiotic Foods: Feed Residential Bacteria
Grains, legumes, lentils, tubers such as...