Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

December 18, 2025 Sari

2-ingredient gingerbread bites

By Sari Huhtala

No time to bake a batch of gingerbread this season? Looking for healthier alternatives to traditional gingerbread? These two-ingredient gingerbread bites satisfy the craving for the spices of the season, while keeping holistic and healthy top of … [More...]

Natural Health

November 20, 2025 Sari

Popular seed oil doubles as super hydrating skin care, skin cancer prevention

By Sari Huhtala

This popular seed oil found in grocery stories makes an incredible skin care oil, even when applied directly from the bottle, to significantly improve skin hydration, protect the skin barrier, aid in wound healing and even help … [More...]

Soups

November 20, 2025 Sari

Bone broth soup

By Sari Huhtala

I can’t think of an easier soup to make than this bone broth soup. It’s wonderfully nourishing for the upcoming winter months. Make a big batch and freeze it for a quick and easy meal, or try … [More...]

Vegan

November 20, 2025 Sari

Pumped up potatoes

By Sari Huhtala

Take ordinary mashed potatoes to a new level. Here’s a simple way to pump up the nutrition in a side of mashed potatoes, even though you have finicky eaters in your family.

Pumped up potatoes

3 large

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Snacks and sundries

October 21, 2025 Sari

Fast pickled zucchini a gut-lover’s delight

By Sari Huhtala

This quick and easy pickled zucchini recipe is more than just a sandwich sidekick, it’s gut-loving medicine on a fork. My seven-year-old grandson loves them, and he’s not even a zucchini fan!

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Salads

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...]