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 …
In my book The Need for Seeds, I’ve picked 21 of my delicious seed recipes for you to enjoy. On my Grow with Nutrition blog I’ve featured On-the-Go Hemp Seed Smoothie, White Bean Chia Seed Salad and Roasted Bell Peppers …
We have 10 times the number of bacterial cells inside of us as there are human cells and most are in the gut! Fifteen years ago, we called it gut flora, today it is referred to as gut microbiota. I …
How was your delicious journey in 2016? Back in January I gave you a three part series on food trends and plant based foods had a starring role! Have you added more seeds, nuts, and seaweed to your menu? 2016 …
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‘Tis the season of colds and flu! With the extra social activities and contact with people around the holidays, it’s not always possible to keep your distance from friends, family and co-workers who are sneezing and coughing. While that avoidance …
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Fermentation is a food trend I’ve been writing about for the past five years. When it comes to food and beverages, fermentation has often struck people as unexplained forces of nature producing unique flavours, colours and textures. I remember my …
One sure sign of spring is the perennial vegetable rhubarb, also known as Rheum rhabarbarum. Yes rhubarb’s classification as a vegetable may be a surprise, because we typically use it like a fruit in jams, muffins, pies and cakes. Only …
Every week I’m asked about the latest and greatest food with awesome health benefits a celebrity is eating to lose weight or increase their immune health. Often people refer to them as “superfoods”, however as I discuss in my …
Did you know that nine out of every ten bites of food we eat today start with a seed? Seeds are important in our food ecosystem. Therefore, in addition to providing many options in our food supply, some seeds we …
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