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Bread Battles: Sourdough vs Sprouted Grain

March 20, 2024

By Anna Varriano

I don’t often eat bread, but when I do, I strive to make the best choice possible when it comes to nutrition and health. In the world of nutrition, there seems to be an ongoing debate about whether bread should be eaten at all, and if it is, the debate …

Nourish Your Brain: 10 Foods for Optimal Cognitive Health

January 16, 2024

By Anna Varriano

Sadly, almost half a million people in Canada live with dementia, which impacts not only their own lives, but also the lives of their loved ones and caregivers. It is estimated that this number will double by 2030. While the risk of dementia increases …

Squashing Out Disease

November 17, 2021

By Anna Varriano

When we eat according to Mother Nature’s plan, we get just what we need at the right time of year.  For example, in fall, we are blessed with a bountiful variety of winter squashes. While they are harvested in the fall, these gorgeous vegetables keep w …

Looking For Some New Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Meal?

October 7, 2021

By Anna Varriano

We all have our favourite (and not-so-favourite!) Thanksgiving sides, but if you’re looking to try something new, maybe even a completely plant-based Thanksgiving, here are a few ideas that you might want to include in your Thanksgiving spread this yea …

MCT Oil for Weight Management, Cognitive Health, and More

April 8, 2021

By Anna Varriano

MCT oil. It’s been touted to offer a load of health benefits including: sustained energy weight management appetite control gut health fat burning managing Alzheimer’s Disease and other cognitive/neurological conditions antimicrobial and antifungal pow …

The Benefits of Soup + 10 Soup Recipes

November 17, 2020

By Anna Varriano

Chicken soup for a cold or flu. Bone broth for gut health. Pumpkin or squash soup to support bowel movements. These are recommendations that have been passed down for generations, so there must be something to them! Soups are heart-warming and health b …

Do You Have Any Of These 12 Dementia Risk Factors?

October 19, 2020

By Anna Varriano

According to the latest stats from the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, over half a million Canadians are living with dementia and approximately 25,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. By 2031, the number of Canadians living with dementia is expected …