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 …
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. …
Consumer behaviour is complex. With the chaos of the global pandemic, consumers’ have shown us panic buying, levels of overt hostility and kindness different than we had witnessed prior to the crisis, plus more controlling behaviours to gain power over …
You know I’ve been an advocate of a happy gut = a happy you for years. And my research on fermented foods, digestive health and probiotics goes back to 2004 when I was part of a Scientific Advisory Board and …
I know by the time spring rolls around, I’m ready to refresh and rejuvenate. We are craving an awakening of the senses after the darker, colder months. And it’s a popular time for people wanting to get back in shape! If …
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 …
This is my final post in the Food Trends for 2016 series. Thank you for letting me know you’ve enjoyed Part One and Part Two! Let’s wrap up the series with two foods that are trending in the weight loss …