Probiotics Vs Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to helping fight…
3 Easy Cranberry Recipes (Aside From Sauce)
When we think of cranberries, the first thing that comes to mind is likely cranberry sauce (that or the band, either one). Other popular ways to consume this vibrant berry…
5 Fall Foods to Help Build Immune Support
Fall is officially here, and winter won’t be far behind! Fall brings many seasonal favourites like warm comfort meals, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, but it also signals the start of flu and cold season and cooler temperatures are known to be associated with an increase in these infections. Some of us have…
Nutritional Yeast: What The Heck Is It?
Nutritional yeast has been trending for a while. It's a quintessential pantry item for anyone who's relatively health conscious and is 100% guaranteed to be found in any vegan's kitchen.…
3 SMALL WAYS TO ACHIEVE THE NEW FOOD GUIDE’S BIG CHANGES
You've probably heard by now that Canada's 12-year-old food guide received an update this week, maybe you've even taken a peek at the full report. Don't get overwhelmed by the…
How Eating More “Meat” Can Save The World
If I told you that you could save enough water to provide four years of fresh drinking water to Canadians and save about 3 billion lbs of greenhouse gas…
Spice Up Your Holidays With Mulled Wine and Cider!
Mulled wine is one of many winter delights enjoyed across all of Europe. But it’s also super easy to make in the warmth of your home! All you need is…
5 Ways To Cook A Turkey Without An Oven
If you often resort to the oven to make dinner, there may come a day when your oven inevitably breaks down. And while unlikely, that day just might happen to…
What You Should Know About Taking a Multivitamin
Most average Joes know that we need vitamins and minerals, but don’t know how much, whether or not we’re getting enough, and how useful purchasing supplements would be. And can…
Kick The Cold With This Immune-Boosting Tonic
Struggling with the sniffles? If you’re like me, I always manage to catch an annual cold. It usually sneaks up on me when I’m stressed or busy. This was especially…
How Probiotics Can Help Protect You From The Common Cold
Although it does bring about some positive changes (sweater weather!), the transition from summer to fall also ushers in cold season. The good news is that there's one simple thing…
The 7 Best Roasted Vegetable Recipes To Try
Leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and memories of long summer days are growing ever distant. But don’t despair, this change of season means that you can now turn…
5 Pro-Tips To Pick The Perfect Watermelon
Picking the perfect watermelon isn’t as simple as saying “that one looks good!” and jumping in blindly. No, choosing the perfect watermelon is a skill. You’ve gotta inspect, weigh, and…
What’s The Fuss About Fuzz: Why Do Peaches Even Have Fuzz?!
Earlier today, a coworker brought in case of fresh peaches (one of the perks of working in the grocery biz). As I was inhaling my second peach - which were…
The Scoop On Collagen Powder: Marine Vs. Bovine
Most people know about collagen. Many add it to their blended coffees for extra frothiness, or to their smoothies for a subtle nutrient boost. What many don’t know is that…
5 Dreamy Almond Pulp Recipes You’ll Go Nuts For
Homemade almond milk is becoming increasingly popular. There are many benefits to making your own nut milk: it’s cheaper, incomparably creamier, and you know exactly what’s in it (check out…
Sunchokes: The Best Veggie To Boost Your Gut Health
You may be familiar with sunchokes, or Jerusalem artichokes, as they’re often called. Interestingly enough though, they don’t have origins in Jerusalem and they’re not related to artichokes... Where the…
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Worth The Hype?
Is apple cider vinegar really all that it’s cracked up to be? In recent years, wellness sites, food bloggers, and health gurus alike swear by the stuff with claims like…
How Much Water Does It Take To Produce Your Fave Foods?
As if we weren’t concerned about enough environmental woes already, here’s another one to add to your list! Kidding (kind of), this list isn’t to depress you or make you…
Homemade Sourdough Part 1: How To Make A Starter
Sourdough bread might seem like the most daunting of bread. But don’t fear - it’s not as tricky as it seems! It’s just time-consuming. Here’s a step-by-step process to make…