Chia seeds two ways
It’s hardly a fad, though if you see it a lot on social media you may think so. Chia seeds are not a superfood either, not in my view anyway, because I do not believe in that concept. However, they …
Intrinsic motivation is a must for healthy aging
A few days I saw something on social media that got my attention (I know, I know…). It was a photo collage. A famous actor posing at the age of 60 something, versus a much younger version of herself, same …
7 Foods I Eat Daily or a Few Times a Week and Why
I don’t believe in superfoods. There, I said it. Might as well get it out of the way from the start. I mean, the superlative can apply to a crunchy apple or cucumber (my favorite summer snack!), and it can …
Part 2: How to avoid chemicals found on produce
The most important take-home message before we get started: do not stop eating fresh fruit and veggies! There are ways to reduce exposure and mitigate risks, but avoidance may increase the risk for gut microbiome imbalances as well as vitamin …
Why you should love spices and herbs
One of my favourite bulk food stores has been short on ground cumin. So instead of waiting for it to show up, I did the next logical thing and ground my own in the grinder I use for flax and …
Water is vital. Here’s why
What’s your most favourite non-alcoholic drink? Mine’s water. When I am properly thirsty, nothing comes close to the pleasure of drinking a glass of fresh water. If you’re lucky to live in a place with good, clean, tasty water, count …
Some thoughts on supplements
Before I get started, a disclaimer: this is but a starter for the big conversation on nutrients and we will unpack many in future blog posts. A hot button and a perpetual question for many Should we rely on supplements …
A bit more about gut bugs and their (friendly) demands
Imagine the lot of them! I mean, we’re talking trillions here – 39 or so, and more than 2,000 species! They are happily inhabiting the gut space and living off your offerings (food, mostly, but not only). However, gut bugs …
I drink coffee and love it. Here’s why
Some of my fondest childhood memories involve coffee. No, I wasn’t drinking it. I was smelling it and well… ‘hearing’ it. I will explain. My parents loved their daily coffee. Early morning filled my sleepy brain sounds and smells. The …
Eat dandelions!
A fair warning: the title is not a metaphor or a figure of speech. I mean it: Eat dandelions. Here’s the thing: most people think of dandelion as a weed and continue to wage war against it every chance they …