What the heck are sacha inchi seeds?
Have you heard of sacha inchi seeds? You know I’m a big fan of seeds, with my book, The Need for Seeds: How to make Seeds an Everyday Food in your Healthy Diet published in 2016! However, sacha inchi weren’t …
Category: Culinary
Sunflower Seeds
The sunflower has long been a symbol of peace for Ukraine. It represents optimism, longevity, happiness and brings joy to people. I identified seeds as a trend for 2022, particularly sunflower seeds. Ukraine produces approximately 30 per cent of the …
My Top Five Heart Healthy Foods for 2022
February is heart month! A spotlight has been shone on our mind-body since the pandemic. As we move into year three of dealing with a global pandemic, people are craving fun experiences and the opportunity to celebrate. Why not celebrate …
What the Heck are Upcycled Ingredients?
Upcycling is a relatively new term for an old concept of using food processing by-products to generate new food products. Years ago, we made sausages from meat scraps and jams from overripe fruit. Today, innovative companies are identifying nutritious by-products …
My Top Five Trends Forecast for 2022
It is that time of year again when trend predictions are everywhere. For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food, and agriculture trends. In 2022, we continue to navigate a global pandemic which is …
10 Ways to Eat Seeds Every Day
Small seeds that pack optimal nutrition are the latest nourishing must-haves to eat. In my book The Need for Seeds: How to Make Seeds an Everyday Food in Your Healthy Diet, I explain the numerous health and nutrition benefits of …
What the Heck is Cassava?
Cassava was trending in North America in 2018 for its grain-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and paleo characteristics and remains popular into 2021. It is a nutty-flavoured, starchy root tuber. It’s been a fixture of the West African diet for years because …
What the Heck is Yacon?
Have you heard of yacon? This is another blog topic from my What the Heck is list, pre worldwide pandemic. But like everything else in 2020, it was disrupted. As we navigate 2021, I’m viewing it as year of transition. …
Traceability Gets a Boost
The global pandemic has increased scrutiny in the food system. With the pandemic’s far-reaching implications in the food supply, more than ever sustainability needs to be about the entire lifecycle, well beyond the overused selfies with farmers on Instagram. Sustainability …