Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

November 23, 2021 Sari

Mono, EBV linked to MS

By Sari Huhtala

A study published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology found that individuals who had mononucleosis, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) than those who … [More...]

Foodie Kids

November 23, 2021 Sari

Crazy healthy, easy chocolate keto pudding

By Sari Huhtala

Nothing lifts the spirits like homemade chocolate pudding when you’ve faced three days of torrential rain fall and you’re living in the forest in autumn. And with this crazy easy, wholesomely healthy recipe, you’ll wish every day … [More...]

Vegan

November 23, 2021 Sari

Stovetop nutritionally-boosted shepherd’s pie

By Sari Huhtala

Living in the forest forced me to rethink my approaches to healthy cooking, and from that was born a whole new, healthier way of crafting one of my favourite comfort foods – vegan shepherd’s pie.

Stovetop boosted … [More...]

Health

October 21, 2021 Sari

Juice: a daily dose of heavy metals

By Sari Huhtala

Drink juice? Sounds like a healthy way to get an extra dose of vitamin C into a daily diet, that is, if it weren’t for the fact that you may be getting a dose of lead, mercury, … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

October 21, 2021 Sari

Exercise without supplementation suicidal?

By Sari Huhtala

After nearly 15 years I finally connected the dots as to why my daily hard-core sweaty workouts were practically suicidal, and now understand why famous athletes, like 27-year-old basketball star Reggie Lewis, die of a heart attack, … [More...]

Remedies

September 22, 2021 Sari

Try a daily dose of mood-boosting foods

By Sari Huhtala

Feeling gloomy? Boosting your mood may be as simple as eating a daily handful of berries, which have a similar chemical composition as some antidepressants and mood-stabilizing drugs, researchers have discovered.

Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries have a … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

August 20, 2021 Sari

Rhinovirus wave set to hit this fall

By Sari Huhtala

PCR testing of children in the late 80s found that 8.9 per cent of children tested positive for COVID. You likely had coronavirus, which causes common colds, at one point in your life, since it’s been around … [More...]

Healthy Recipes

August 20, 2021 Sari

Easy Asian noodle toss

By Sari Huhtala

This recipe is a perfect dish for feeding a family of four healthy on a slim budget – literally a three-dollar meal – not to mention a perfect dinner for the time-starved individual. Serve it up with … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

August 20, 2021 Sari

Beet cures, and easy dietary additions

By Sari Huhtala

High blood pressure? Inflammation? High cholesterol? Cancer? Adding nitrite-rich, heart healthy beets to a diet may be the antidote to “several pathological disorders,” according to scientists.

A 2015 study published in the journal Nutrition found that beetroot … [More...]

Vegan

July 22, 2021 Sari

Gingerbread picnic cookies

By Sari Huhtala

Who says gingerbread should be reserved for winter holidays? These vegan gingerbread cookies, made with spelt and coconut oil, are a snap to whip up, and they’ll spice up any picnic basket. Adults and kids alike will … [More...]