Whole Grains = Whole Lot of Hype!
We have been told over and over again that whole grains are an important and necessary part of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case! No one needs grains to be healthy! And even worse, they actually make a lot of people unhealthy as opposed to the other way around! The truth is […]
Ah, those Winter Blues!
So today was the first day this season that I actually saw some light snowflakes blowing around when I woke up. Needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a welcome sight. I can completely understand how these cold and dreary days can bring one’s mood down – myself included. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques you can employ […]
Put Down That Soda!
“Food is information to our genes.” – J. Bland Knowing this, it is important that you get the right information to your body. That brings me to one of the absolute worst things you can be consuming – soda! Soda consumption is at record levels in Canada. An average Canadian drinks more than 119 liters […]
Simple Treatments for Abolishing Acne!
Acne is a very common condition that is seen in both children and adults. Unfortunately, over 85 percent of us will deal with acne at some point in our lives and it is the most common skin condition treated by dermatologists. It can be embarrassing and emotionally painful. Essentially, everyone has bacteria on their skin. […]
Halibut in Green Tea Broth with Quinoa!
Seriously, this post title takes the cake (ironic, I know) for healthiest sounding recipe ever. And it’s good! It’s a win-win! 4 wild Pacific halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 head baby bok choy, trimmed and thinly sliced length wise 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems […]