Have you heard of nootropics? This is one of the most unique subjects in my What the Heck Is series. Nootropics (Greek translation: ‘towards the mind’) is an umbrella term for, simply, any natural or synthetic compound that directly or …
February is Heart Health Month with Not Just Oats! It’s a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and promote ways to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. Nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk …
I’m always searching for new savoury recipes to serve at Boxing Day brunch and for the neighbourhood New Year’s Eve Party. I’m thrilled to have partnered with Rogers Foods for their Holiday Baking with Not Just Oats campaign, adding new …
Have you ever thought about your holiday traditions? Some you’re born into, others arrive through marriage and a few you’ve probably developed on your own. Many of our gift giving, baking and cooking traditions are passed down from generation to …
As we make the transition from summer vacation back to school, families are on the hunt for ways to make the change as smooth as possible. One important aspect to becoming school-ready is eating a healthy breakfast. I’m thrilled to …
I first wrote about baking with matcha in 2010 and fast forward seven years later it continues to be on trend and one of the favourite varieties of teas in my kitchen. It has become part of my morning ritual. …
Since I wrote my book The Need for Seeds, seeds are gaining more and more attention for their amazing nutritional properties. People often ask me how to get started with seeds. From decreasing inflammation to promoting heart health, seeds, with …
The crunchy, chewiness of roasted pumpkin seeds brings back childhood memories of autumn, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Today, I enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds year round as a tasty snack, perfect with a piece of fruit mid-morning or tossed in Greek yogurt. …
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As foreign as it may seem to us, insects have a long history of dietary use in many parts of the world outside Canada and the USA. In China and Thailand they have been regularly consuming insects, and studies indicate …