14 foods with immune boosting and antiviral properties

 Are you looking for ways to help yourself in the light of the recent COVID virus pandemic? Since currently, there is no medical treatment for the virus, apart from trying not to be exposed, one of your best defences against the infection is your immune system. A healthy immune system

How to Survive Cold and Flu Season: with Bryce Wylde

 The leaves are changing and noses are running. It’s that time of year again when hand-washing becomes obsessive. Whether or not you get sick, cold and flu season can be a nightmare just trying to decipher what advice is best to follow. We sat down with Alternative Healthcare Clinician, Bryce

Poached Salmon with Persimon® Lime Salsa

 Recipe courtesy of Persimon® Step up your salmon dish with Persimon® salsa. Poaching the salmon allows an infusion of flavour and renders a moist piece of fish. This salsa adds kick and is a wonderful way to enhance any protein dish be it fish, chicken or pork. Makes 4 servings

Burger of the Week: Spicy Ginger-Scallion Burgers with Sesame Spinach

 Not your typical burger, this one takes it to the next level with something a little more gourmet. Instead of saying how good the ginger-scallion burger was at whatever restaurant, you can brag about your own! SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 25 minutes GRILLING TIME: 6-8 minutes INGREDIENTS PATTIES 12 ounces ground

Oprah Chai to Come to Ottawa

 First there was Oprah, the show. Then, O, the network. Now, Starbucks is taking the Oprah brand to a whole new level with --- Oprah, the tea. Starbucks announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Oprah Winfrey to co-create Teavana Oprah Chai Tea, which will launch in stores across Canada and the

Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season

 Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season Jennifer Chauhan Ottawa is covered with snow, residents are busy preparing for the winter holidays and anticipating meals shared with friends and family. As wondrous as this season is, it is also prime time for colds and overtaxed immune systems. It seems