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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...