Why including sprouted grains can be good for your digestive health

 ABOVE: Sprouted grain bread, like Ezekiel bread, is an option for people who are gluten sensitive. Like many other foods sprouted grains appear to be making their presence more noticed in the grocery stores. So, this week I will be looking at what exactly are sprouted grains and the digestive benefits you might gain

5 Tips for creating a healthier nutrition plan for your family

 Making the switch to healthier foods that won't break the budget can be challenging, especially with little ones' tastes to please! Here are our 5 top health tips to keep everyone in your family's tummies well-fed and happy. Good nutrition helps our bodies function optimally, maintain a healthy weight, and

The health benefits of baking with coconut flour

 Coconut flour I find is one of those ingredients that people know of but do not know what to cook with it. There are so many advantages and health benefits of cooking with coconut flour that I am surprised that it is not more popular, although it appears to be

Healthy Food, Why Is There So Much Confusion?

 Are you are feeling overwhelmed regarding what is healthy food? There is a tonne of conflicting commentary in the media around food, and consequently, you may know who to trust or what to believe. For many years there was confusion over whether eggs were good or bad. People even made

Let Chef’s Plate Pamper your Palate

 When it comes to eating, life has gotten complicated. Let’s be honest and say that finding healthy food with correct portions that’s delicious and easy to prepare can be tricky business. What if you could just choose gourmet meals online, order all the ingredients to show up on your doorstep,

Five Things Everyone Should Know about the Relationship Between Poverty and Health in Canada

 With a federal election on the horizon, certain high level policy topics are bound to make the headlines beyond the personalities of the political leaders: the economy, energy prices, jobs prospects even climate change. But what seems surprisingly absent from the political hustings so far has been a fulsome discussion

Maple Cinnamon French Toast

 Recipe created by author Kathy Smart, North America’s Gluten Free Expert, courtesy of Udi’s Gluten-Free. Coconut milk gives this Cinnamon French toast with Canadian maple syrup an unexpected twist. Gluten free, and perfect for a cozy breakfast. Serves 1. Ingredients: 2 pieces of Udi’s Whole Grain Bread or Millet and

A Snack that’s Good for You!

 A simple strawberry and Greek yogurt parfait can be very refreshing during the summer months. Some studies show that Greek yogurt has twice as much protein as regular yogurt. Fresh locally grown strawberries are very popular at this time of year.  They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Some

A Spoonful of Health: A Former Model Finds Remedy in Food and Helps Others to Do the Same

  Natasha Kyssa has been eating raw for more than 20 years. Former model, raw life style coach and author of the Canadian bestseller The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual, Kyssa once found her cure and salvation in raw eating; she now helps many others seek their remedies in a natural

Eating Healthy, Seeing Great!

 By  Dr. Thomas A. Noel There’s an old saying: you are what you eat. This proverb is closer to the truth than we might expect, even in the context of, believe it or not, your sight. The eye has a very thin tissue called the retina which helps us see. The