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: Heart Health
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 …
Hydration Hacks
Are you wishing you could stay as cool as a cucumber this summer as we continue to be in record-breaking heatwaves? Headlines are everywhere: It’s official, this has been the hottest July Toronto has experienced in 84 years, according to …
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 …
My Three Tips to Lose Weight
It is natural to feel stressed, anxious, and to worry during a time of crisis. For the past thirteen months, we have been living in a worldwide pandemic with restrictions and stay-at-home orders resulting in feelings of isolation which has …
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 …
Three Reasons Why You Want to Exercise
It is natural to feel stressed, anxious and to worry during a time of crisis. The past twelve months, we have been living in a worldwide pandemic with restrictions and stay at home orders. As a general population in North …
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. …