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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 …
Continue reading RecipesHoliday (or any day!) Yummy Chocolate Bark
December 7, 2023
By Anna Varriano
This chocolate bark is SO easy to make! The dark chocolate base is a good source of magnesium (the anti-stress mineral) as well as various health-boosting flavonoids and antioxidants that have been linked to numerous health benefits including pro …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthNourish to Flourish! Healthy Snacks and Lunches for School
August 25, 2023
By Anna Varriano
As parents and caregivers, we understand that nutrition is foundational to a child’s overall well-being and academic success. The choices we make when it comes to the foods and beverages we send to school with them can significantly impact their energy …
Continue reading Recipes4 Refreshing Low-Cal Summer Mocktails
August 3, 2023
By Anna Varriano
Enjoying a cold cocktail is often associated with summer – especially summer weekends (with two more long weekends to come as I write this!). With the mounting research indicating the serious negative effects alcohol consumption has on our health (not …
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February 1, 2023
By Anna Varriano
Why Do You Have Joint Pain? The most common cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis (OA). Let’s break that word down: “osteo” = bone“arthro” = joint“itis’ = inflammation. Simply put, OA is inflammation of the joints. It commonly occurs in the hips and kn …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthPumpkin Power
October 19, 2022
By Anna Varriano
Fall is such an amazing time of year. The colours are gorgeous, the air is crisp, the days can still be warm while the nights are cool and great for sleeping, and there is an abundance of beautiful, fresh, local produce, including one of my very favour …
Continue reading RecipesRecipes for Canada Day & other Summertime Gatherings!
June 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
The Canada Day weekend officially kicks off summer for many of us, and that often includes enjoying gatherings with family and friends. In this blog, I’m sharing 5 appetizer/starter recipes, 5 salad/side dish recipes, and 5 sweet treat recipes that mak …
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