It was a perfect spring day for the Asparabus tour to Norfolk County. The event was organized by the tour guide extraordinaire Steven Hellman, Founder of Foodies on Foot along with Bernie Solymar, Executive Director of Asparagus Farmers of Ontario …
Many people tell me that eating a healthy breakfast is a challenge for them. It all comes down to time management the night before and a process in the morning to kick-start your day with something both nutritious and delicious. …
I’m always telling people to “Go Nuts for their Health”, but how nuts should you go? I recommend aiming for an ounce (28 grams) a day. And to avoid nuts packaged or roasted in oil; instead, eat them raw or …
Wow – what a difference a decade makes. Last week, I saw a commercial for Pizza Hut offering gluten-free pizza. Gluten-free has hit the main, mainstream! I would have not predicted the staying power of the gluten-free market. Ten years …
Digestive Health has always been an interest of mine. Since 2004, when I was recruited to be part of a Scientific Advisory Board for Danone, the mind-gut connection has been a fascinating topic for my clients and one of my …
From promoting heart health to decreasing inflammation, seeds make a big nutritional impact! I’ve advised people to “go nuts“ for their health for years; now for an early taste from my new book (available this fall), here is the skinny …
Last week I was in sunny San Diego attending the Experimental Biology (EB) Conference. It was my first time at EB and in San Diego. Both were excellent experiences. Protein was a hot topic at EB. For this blog, I’m …
Welcome to part two of my Think Lifestyle series. You know I’ve always promoted implementing nutrition and fitness strategies to enhance your lifestyle. Now I’m including sleep in what I like to call the Healthy Lifestyle ‘Triple Reality Equation = …
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Often I get questions about gluten-free ingredients and foods. For the first time, I used buckwheat flour in the cocoa lentil bars (my last blog post). Therefore, I researched it, amaranth and black rice. In this post I want to share with you some …