Food for Thought: Eating Consciously Years ago, I read the book Women, Food & God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth. It really opened my eyes to the idea of conscious eating. I’m not talking about ethical eating (that’s a whole other post), but rather examining the deeply personal relationships we all have with food. The basic concept… Read More
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds Chia seeds have gotten a lot of press in the past few years, and are often called a superfood because of all they profess to offer – omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, micronutrients and antioxidants. While I agree that they have all these positive attributes, I think it’s wise to look objectively at any food… Read More
3 Ways Going Gluten-Free Can Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
3 Ways Going Gluten-Free Can Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways Ahhh gluten… Just the mention of this little protein is sure to cause a stir! With so many people eating gluten-free nowadays, along with differing opinions on its health impact, the mere mention of it can bring up strong emotions. So rather than getting gluten-political, I’ve come up with a… Read More
Pomegranates
Have you eaten a pomegranate lately? This delicious & nutrient-dense fruit is in season from September to January, so now is the time to do it! Although it may seem like a lot of work, getting at those seeds is well worth it for your health. The compounds found in pomegranates are helpful in preventing a number of health-related conditions,… Read More
Different Types of Salt
The other day, my 11-year-old son asked me what the difference is between regular salt and sea salt. He also wanted to know why salt was “bad”. It got me thinking that these are actually pretty common questions, so here goes! Health wise, salt is not necessarily bad. We need the minerals in salt, but only up to a certain… Read More
Tips for a Healthy Back to School
Yesterday was the first day of school for my two kids. While it was a mixed bag of excitement, new friends, sadness and despair (ok, maybe that’s a bit dramatic), I think we were all ready for it to happen! Now fingers crossed that summer will stick around just a little bit longer… People sometimes ask me if I do… Read More