by Heather | Sep 6, 2013 | General
Are you feeling sluggish and stodgy after a long winter filled with your favourite cold-weather comfort foods? Do you feel like everything you eat just sits in your stomach for far too long? As a holistic nutritionist, I see numerous clients with gastrointestinal...
by Heather | Aug 22, 2013 | General
If you gave a child an outline of a carrot and asked them to colour it in, they’d likely choose an orange crayon. In fact, many adults would do the same. Except for me…mine would be purple. Just like in in grade 1 when we were given an outline of grapes, I was the...
by Heather | Aug 19, 2013 | General
I’m writing this post knowing it could end up being wildly unpopular amongst a growing fan-base of all things cacao. But please, before you curse me and vow never to look at this blog again, keep reading. I often have clients ask me about the difference between cocoa...
by Heather | Aug 18, 2013 | General
Ok, I admit it…I am crazy for kale. I’ve been eating kale for years, but my fondness for this “queen of greens” seems stronger every year. I’m not exactly sure how or when it began, but let’s face it: kale is en vogue. Whether you’re a foodie or not, this not so...
by Heather | Aug 15, 2013 | General
With so many fruits to choose from these days, has the humble orange been forgotten as one of nature’s best all-rounders? I have to admit that oranges have taken a backseat to many of my favourite fruits in the test kitchen. That is until we harvested our first...
by Heather | Aug 15, 2013 | General
Microgreens are more than a pretty little garnish (although they’re that too). We’ve seen them “crop up” all over our plates at fancy restaurants and while they are bright in colour, intense in flavour and crisp in texture do they actually offer any benefits above a...
