Who would have thought the seeds I watered in the terra-cotta Chia Pet as a kid are now must-haves in breads, baked good, pancake mixes, cereals, snack bars and even beverages? Chia is one of the seven seeds featured in …
As a health professional, hydration is not a new topic. It’s been a focus and part of the healthy lifestyle strategy for years. Now in 2024, hydration is a top trend among consumers. Innova Market Insights identifies hydration as number …
Since 2014, Jane and her team have been identifying, writing and speaking about agriculture, health, nutrition and food trends. Late last year, I created our 2024 trends forecast part one and part two. As we are almost half-way through 2024, …
My book, The Need for Seeds was published in 2016. Eight years later, seeds are gaining more and more traction for their amazing nutritional properties. People often ask me how to get started with seeds. From decreasing inflammation to promoting …
Barley is a home-grown favourite. It has a long history as part of Canada’s rich and vibrant agriculture scene. In fact, barley is the fourth largest crop grown in Canada. I’ve been writing about this versatile ingredient for 15 years. …
For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food and agriculture trends. In my 2024 food trends forecast – part one, I predict these three trends will be popular next year: 1) ingredients taking the …
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 2024, we will continue to navigate a complex global economy …
I like using the change of seasons as motivation to check in on my lifestyle habits. This summer was a complex one for me for several reasons. My brother (and only sibling) died unexpectedly in the spring, as a result, …
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. Millets have been grown in the Indian subcontinent for 5,000 years. The term millet is derived from the French word mille which …