Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

October 26, 2026 Sari

Lung clearing homemade herbal steam

By Sari Huhtala

Last fall, I made the mistake of sweeping old hay remnants off the floor of my barn without wearing a mask. What followed was a winter of nighttime wheezing due to hay mold exposure. Conventional medical interventions, … [More...]

Vegan

October 26, 2026 Sari

Chia seed breakfast parfait

By Sari Huhtala

This breakfast idea doubles as a guilt-free dessert. It’s made with only four simple ingredients, including fibre-rich chia seeds, which is a nutritional powerhouse, with a serving of brain-boosting healthy fats. The richness of the coconut milk … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

October 26, 2026 Sari

A universal formula for a zero added-sugar, gluten-free loaf

By Sari Huhtala

After a bountiful harvest, zucchini loaf became my newest obsession this fall, but not the kind of wheat-based loaf with added sugar and oil that I used to make in the 80s. Instead, I’ve been playing around … [More...]

Vegan

September 21, 2026 Sari

Lentil no-meatballs

By Sari Huhtala

Packed with plant-based protein, this meatless Monday meal idea that is sure to satisfy both the palate and the appetite. Delicious heated or cold, lentil no-meatballs make a good snack on the run, or an easy lunch … [More...]

Recipes

September 21, 2026 Sari

Edamame toast topper

By Sari Huhtala

Looking for an easy, protein-packed, nutrient-rich breakfast or lunch idea? If you enjoy chickpea smash on toast or crackers, you’ll love this new twist for a toast topper. Edamame smash can be whipped up in minutes with … [More...]

Natural Health

September 21, 2026 Sari

Cheese lovers, meat eaters face 400 per cent increase in cancer risk, study says

By Sari Huhtala

Individuals between the ages of 50 and 65, who consume a daily diet made up of 20 per cent or more in animal protein, have a 400 per cent increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a … [More...]

Desserts

August 21, 2026 Sari

Homemade healthy klondike bar bites

By Sari Huhtala

I created this frozen treat one day, after making healthy chocolate bars and wondering what to do with the leftover chocolate dip I had created. Although I used a real, vanilla ice cream, not the modified milk … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

August 21, 2026 Sari

Carrot tops rich in vitamins and anticancer antioxidants

By Sari Huhtala

Harvesting carrots from the garden? Turn those super nutritious carrot tops into delicious pestos, sauces, dressings, and salad greens. With more than six times the vitamin C than the carrot itself, carrot leaves offer a burst of … [More...]

Remedies

July 25, 2026 Sari

Prunes: the top osteoporosis food

By Sari Huhtala

Since the 1300s, prunes have been prized for their ability to stimulate the bowels and get things moving naturally. But prunes are more than just natural laxatives. Turns out these nutrient-dense dried plums, aka prunes, also provide … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

July 25, 2026 Sari

Simply superb berry vinegar

By Sari Huhtala

Try this simple recipe with fresh-picked local strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to create your own flavourful vinegars that are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. It makes a perfect base for a vinaigrette for your favourite summer … [More...]