Vegan

By Sari Huhtala

In all my years of growing the perennial herb lovage, I’ve only come across a couple of people who have ever heard of this aromatic plant, let alone its history in folk medicine. Lovage, which is sort … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

For an ultra nutritious and delicious twist to the traditional, plain old, hard-to-digest shepherd’s pie, try this lentil version. Lentils are super easy to digest and are a fabulous source of prebiotic carbohydrates, which helps keep the … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

This quick and easy grain-free dinner can be tossed together in a matter of minutes, and can be easily adapted to your own tastebuds using your own favourite fried “rice” special sauce or seasonings. Since it’s grain … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

If you love crackers, but want to steer clear of the wheat belly, type 2 diabetes path, then these cheese-flavoured wonders are for you. Unlike Ritz cheese crackers, which are made with 18 ingredients, including high fructose … [More...]

By Carmen Scott, RHN

The recipe is packed with flavor and is a very hearty dish that will go the mile at a potluck. It can also serve as a healthy stuffing alternative during the holiday season.

• ½ cup pumpkin

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

The Standard American Diet (SAD) is an epic failure for supporting health. Sugary cereals, white pancakes slathered in syrup and fried eggs and sausages are slow to be eliminated from meal plans. Fit and fabulous … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

The Mayans have long used chia seeds as a staple in their diet. In Mayan, the word chia means strength. It is said Mayan warriors would use chia during battle to provide them strength. While we may … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

I was never really a fan of French toast in the past, but when a friend introduced me to this vegan version, I couldn’t resist the temptation to give it a try. Oh yum! Plus, since it’s … [More...]

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...]

By Sari Huhtala

This vegan alfredo can be whipped up in just a few minutes, making it a perfect dinner for the time-strapped individual. Nutritional yeast gives it a tasty cheesy flavour, while cauliflower acts as the base for the … [More...]