Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

August 24, 2023 Sari

Curative cloves

By Sari Huhtala

As a child, I remember smearing ground cloves on a tooth to ease a toothache, but since then haven’t given much thought to this ancient spice as medicine, but scientists have. In fact, the antimicrobial activity in … [More...]

Vegan

August 24, 2023 Sari

Squash and lentil chili

By Sari Huhtala

One of our ancestor’s first food sources, lentils are among the most nutritious legumes one can consume, and, since they are easy to digest and rich in fiber, they feed healthy gut bacteria. Scrap the beef and … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

August 24, 2023 Sari

Easy herb ‘pucks’

By Sari Huhtala

Enjoy your summer herb garden’s bounty year-round by creating simple herb pucks.

Aside from drying garden herbs for later use, one of the easiest ways to preserve herbs, while at the same time create a tasty addition … [More...]

Salads

August 24, 2023 Sari

Creamy vegan coleslaw

By Sari Huhtala

For a huge antioxidant boost, try this simple coleslaw salad, made with homemade vegan mayo as a base for the dressing.

Vegan mayo

1 cup grapeseed oil
½ cup soy milk (other dairy free milk products don’t

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Snacks and sundries

July 28, 2023 Sari

Wholesome “Mars Bar” dessert idea

By Sari Huhtala

This easy dessert idea was inspired by pricey store-bought natural food goodies a friend left behind one day. I glanced at the ingredients on the package, then recreated it in my kitchen in a flash. I taste-tested … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

July 28, 2023 Sari

Chia seed crackers

Sari Huhtala

If you can turn on an oven, you can make these nutritious power-house crackers. All you need are four wholesome ingredients, and a few extra minutes on your hands. They store well, so make a batch or two … [More...]

Natural Healing Uncategorized

June 26, 2023 Sari

Birch leaf tea medicinal miracle

By Sari Huhtala

In a day and age when Health Canada is working hard to wipe out the natural health industry through new regulations, it’s good to know phytotherapy will always be a free option. Headache? Infection? Pain? Gout? … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

June 26, 2023 Sari

Crazy easy keto crackers

By Sari Huhtala

Got the munchies? These protein and fibre-packed grain-free crackers are the easiest ever to make. You can spice them up with seasonings or just enjoy plain with hummus, nut butters or just as a grab-and-go guilt-free snack … [More...]

Salads

June 26, 2023 Sari

Bone-boosting summer salad

By Sari Huhtala

A cup of kale provides nearly 500 per cent of an adult’s daily vitamin K needs, and, since vitamin K intake is linked to better bone density, this energizing salad is the bomb. Chock full of antioxidants … [More...]

Remedies

June 26, 2023 Sari

Medicinal miracle for skin tags, ringworm, cholesterol and more

By Sari Huhtala

This medicinal vinegar may be a key ingredient to one of your favourite salad dressings, but did you know used topically it can help eliminate skin tags, and conditions like ringworm, not to mention lower cholesterol levels … [More...]