Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

September 24, 2025 Sari

For the love of lovage

By Sari Huhtala

I first planted lovage in my garden over 10 years ago, with my sights set on making flavourful soups, but this little-known herb is more than just a sidekick spice. It’s packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, which … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

September 24, 2025 Sari

Over 10,000 chemicals used in food manufacturing

By Sari Huhtala

That little packet of powdered gravy mix, or that gorgeous rainbow-coloured grocery store birthday cake may seem harmless, but, considering there are more than 10,000 chemical food additives allowed in our food supply, one might contemplate scrapping … [More...]

Salads

August 22, 2025 Sari

Zesty carrot salad

By Sari Huhtala

Bountiful harvest of carrots this fall? Try this refreshing, zesty carrot salad for a delicious add-on to any meal, or for your next potluck dinner.

Salad ingredients

Approximately 4 large carrots
A handful or two of fresh

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Snacks and sundries

August 22, 2025 Sari

Trail mix balls

By Sari Huhtala

These yummy trail mix balls take only a few minutes to make and offer a great alternative to store-bought granola bars when heading out for a hike or when you need a quick pick-me-up during an afternoon … [More...]

Beverages

August 22, 2025 Sari

Strawberry top tea

By Sari Huhtala

Wait! Before you toss those strawberry tops into the composter, turn them into a healthful, high antioxidant, flavourful tea.

Each year I dehydrate the tops from fresh-picked strawberries, save them in a sealed jar and enjoy a … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

July 23, 2025 Sari

Wild and wonderful summer salad

By Sari Huhtala

Take a trip on the wild side this summer and create what could very well be the world’s most nutritional salad by adding in all the edible flora your yard and garden has been blessed with from … [More...]

Natural Health

July 23, 2025 Sari

Superstar weed a perfect salad booster

By Sari Huhtala

Before you uproot those succulent weeds with red stems and small, fleshy, deep green leaves out of your garden, go wild and make a salad. That tasty weed, purslane, is an omega-3 and antioxidant-lover’s dream.

Purslane, which … [More...]

Salads

July 23, 2025 Sari

Summer pesto pasta salad

By Sari Huhtala

This pasta salad is super simple. The mild peppery flavour of radish leaves combined with garlic and cheesy nutritional yeast meld together to create a delightful cold salad for a hot summer day. Plus, the radish leaves … [More...]

Remedies

June 16, 2025 Sari

Sweet, creamy dessert spice sleep aid, antidepressant

By Sari Huhtala

Who knew that a commonly used sweet and creamy dessert spice has similar antidepressant activity as Prozac, and eases anxiety, promotes calm and improves sleep, not to mention protects against neurodegenerative diseases.

The flavour and taste of … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

May 28, 2025 Sari

Grain-free, fibre-rich energy bars

By Sari Huhtala

I call these chocolate-free treats “prana,” life force energy bars, and for good reason. They are packed with all things wholesome and good for you, including plenty of fibre from the carob powder and the flax seeds … [More...]