Stop the Itch!
Infant eczema is a growing concern and now affects anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of all infants. Eczema is one of the first signs of allergy and is thought to be due to the delayed development of an infant’s immune system. It manifests itself as red, itchy patches or rash on the skin. What […]
Brussels Sprouts Salad!
Now that fall is around the corner, it’s going to get harder to find flavourful leaf lettuces for your salads. This salad solves that dilemma by combining brussels sprouts with Swiss chard as the base of the salad. Although more commonly cooked, brussels sprouts and Swiss chard also make delicious raw salads as long as […]
Sugar-Coated Claims!
I believe that marketing campaigns and gigantic advertising budgets often lead us astray and far, far away from truly healthy living. One such example would be artificial sweeteners! Irrespective of fancy advertising, these products are absolutely detrimental to your health! We all know the dangers of consuming too much sugar and that sugar is simply […]
Stop Wasting Your Money!
I received an e-mail from a patient this weekend asking my advice on sports drinks and since I’ve gotten that question before, I thought I should do a post on it. My answer to anyone asking about sports drinks is simple – stop wasting your money! Sports drinks bring in over $7.5 billion a year […]
Buckwheat Porridge!
I promised a patient of mine that I would post a breakfast recipe that is high in protein and doesn’t include eggs. So, here it is! This dish is made from buckwheat, which is gluten-free and high in protein. 1/2 Cup buckwheat, soaked 1 Tbsp chia seeds 2 Tbsp maple syrup Coconut milk or water, […]