Nutritionists and other health professionals like me have long known that an unhealthy gut is one of the root causes of disease, and where healing starts. That’s why the gut is sometimes calls the second brain. Science is now recognizing why gut health is so important, and it’s called the microbiome. The microbiome is filled […]
I love ginger – and not just for the way it adds flavour to stir-fries and transforms my routine green smoothie into something special – but because of its formidable health benefits. It’s well-known for its anti-bloating and digestive boosting qualities, but here are a few more reasons why I include it several times a […]
Perhaps you’ve never heard of them, but they could be damaging your health. Lectins are part natural compounds and part anti-nutrients. Most health professionals never mention them, but since they can reduce nutrient absorption and may be the culprit behind digestive symptoms such as indigestion, bloating and gas, it makes sense that you know what […]
Can the Low FODMAPs Diet help you? Do you suffer from digestive distress? Then perhaps you’ve already heard of the low FODMAP diet. If not, it’s something you should know about. The low FODMAP diet is increasingly used to help address IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and other functional bowel disorders. Following the diet can be […]
The Kombucha Craze Perhaps you’ve noticed – the mysterious mushroom tea trend is still going strong. Kombucha is a fermented tea that’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants and probiotics, making it both delicious and good for you. It’s a living drink made by fermenting sweetened tea using a kombucha culture, or SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic […]
Miso has a wonderful sweet/salty flavor that can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Its colour can vary from light yellow – good to use in a sweet miso soup during warm weather, to a deep dark brown with earthy tones and hearty flavor – which can be cooked with cubed root vegetables, […]
The first figs appear in late summer and are still in season in October, but are hard to find at the grocery store. They spoil quickly, so the best idea is to look for them at the local fruit and vegetable market and eat within a day or two. Enjoy them while they are still […]
Haven’t been feeling hungry? Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to stoke a dull appetite and fire up the digestive juices. Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body. Ginger clears the ‘microcirculatory channels’ of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up from time to time. Feeling […]
All blossoms from the allium family – including those delicate purple chive flowers that are everywhere now are edible, tasty and good for you too! Chives and their flowers contain similar health benefits to garlic and onions. The blossom contains milder versions of the same sulphur compounds found in concentrated quantities in all vegetables of […]