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Can Food Affect Your Sleep?

March 30, 2022

By Anna Varriano

I recently read an article entitled “Nutrition and Sleep: The Best and Worst Foods for Quality Rest” (1). The article lists several common nutrition-related Do’s and Don’ts for better sleep including: DO’S Eat a balanced dinner e.g. a combo of healthy …

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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 …

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3 Tips for a Healthy Return to the Classroom or Office

August 19, 2021

By Anna Varriano

It’s hard to believe that September is around the corner … again. This year, we are faced with many unknowns and perhaps a higher level of stress as back-to school, and for many, back-to-the-office is happening in the face of pandemic uncertainties. …

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8 Tips for a Healthy and Tasty BBQ Season

June 3, 2021

By Anna Varriano

BBQ season is finally here! One of my favourite summer time activities is to have an entire main course cooking on the grill while I enjoy my backyard…and the dinner guests who are joining me! Before Sparking Up, Read This! Barbecuing foods – meat in …

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Should You Take a Multi?

January 13, 2021

By Anna Varriano

One of the most common questions I get from clients, students, and workshop attendees is: “I’m not sure if I should be taking any supplements. I eat really well, so wouldn’t I be getting all the nutrients I need from my food?” My response to the above …

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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 …

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10 Immune-Boosting Foods to Pack in Lunches

September 4, 2020

By Anna Varriano

We’ve heard plenty about how to prevent ourselves from getting sick from the outside-in (wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay 2 metres apart, sneeze into the crook of your elbow, wear a mask, etc), but not much about how to prevent ourselves fr …

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