Last week I talked about the power of adding herbs and spices to your recipes – for both flavour and also the many health benefits.  Now and for the next couple of weeks, I’ll be zeroing in on some of my favourites.

I’m sure you’ve heard about the healing powers of...

Tired of cooking the same recipes each week?  Wondering if there’s a way to make them more tasty and exciting?

Well, the answer is “Yes!” 

And it’s simple, too.  Have some fun, experiment and add not only flavour, but also nutritional value to your old...

Are you tired of stressing over meal planning and spending too much time in the kitchen?

What if I told you there's a better way?

I have some game-changing hints to make meal planning a breeze and save you tons of time in the kitchen.

With my 7 ingenious meal planning hacks, you'll master your...

I love the smell of freshly ground coffee! 

Although I know not everyone does.

Do you have a morning coffee habit? One that actually continues on later into the afternoon?

Maybe you’ve heard so many conflicting reports, you’re not sure if it’s really a healthy habit or not....

No one is going to argue that unprocessed foods are good for you and ultra-processed foods are usually not, and are one of the main dietary contributors to inflammation.

But what exactly do we mean by Ultra-Processed?

The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was...

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...

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...

Last week I asked you to consider “How Can My Gut Be Leaking?!?” 

Here’s some more info on what Leaky Gut is and a delicious way to begin to heal and feel better.

What is Leaky Gut?

The key to understanding what is meant by “leaky gut” requires some knowledge...

There’s A LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. 

You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut.

After all,...

This brings the Ayurveda series to a close (and blogs for 2022, as I’m taking next week off) with my Top 3 Ayurvedic Self Care Tips for the Holidays.  They will help you reduce the stress of modern life, and especially the holiday season upon us.  These likely won’t be...

Last week I introduced you to your Dinacharya, a.k.a. your optimal daily routine.  The idea is to align your habits and practices to the Rhythms of Nature, as this will promote health and help reduce what may be harmful.

And as I said last week, most lists of daily habits start with the...

If you missed the beginning of the series, I’ve been writing about Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old, time-tested system of health and healing.

Last week I talked about Eating to Balance your Doshas: https://www.pegmcphedran.com/blog/eating-to-balance-your-dosha

Or click on the Ayurveda tag to...