Interested in the connections between food and how we feel? Looking for foods to reduce stress and anxiety naturally? You’re in the right place! A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering at and attending our annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference. This year’s topic was mental health and wellness, and after the past […]
A few weeks ago, I was prepping workplace wellness handouts for a workshop I delivered near Toronto. I was presenting on the basics or building blocks of smoothies where I covered tips and tricks on how to turn a smoothie into a satisfying, satiating meal. I scanned my recipe archives for smoothies to include, and […]
If teff is a new grain for you, you’re going to love this gluten-free porridge! This week I’m introducing you to teff, a gluten-free wonder grain. According to the Whole Grains Council, teff is the “only fully-domesticated member of the genus Eragrostis (lovegrass)”. Lovegrass?! I love the sound of that! Nutritional Benefits of Gluten-free Teff […]
Are you looking for healthy oatmeal toppings? It’s no secret that I love breakfast [exhibit #1, exhibit #2 (and a favourite), exhibit 3], but what might be a secret is how much I love oatmeal for breakfast. When the weather dips below what I consider “normal human temperatures”, oatmeal never fails to save the day! […]
