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The Twelve Tips of Christmas Holidays

December 18, 2025

By Anna Varriano

I recently hosted my first holiday celebration, and one of the items I served was the veggie Christmas Tree pictured above (instructions are at the end of this article if you’re interested). You’re probably thinking: “Oh brother. Anna’s going to tell m …

Coconut-Matcha-Chocolate Bites

November 3, 2025

By Anna Varriano

I was recently waiting in the check-out line at Winners and was feeling pretty hungry. This is NOT a great place to be when you are hungry as you are surrounded on all sides by potato chips and other salty snacks, all kinds of chocolates, gummy bears, …

Want to Know Why I Take Krill Oil?

July 28, 2025

By Anna Varriano

As a nutritionist, I promote getting as many of the nutrients our body needs by eating healthy, whole, unprocessed foods. I recommend buying organic produce when possible (especially if the fruits and vegetables you eat the most are ones that have high …

My Favourite Summer Recipes

June 25, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Ah summer! I love it for so many reasons! A few of my favourite things about summer are being barefoot on the grass, being in, on, or near water, warm lingering evenings outdoors, eating meals outside, and our veggie garden. In this blog, I’m sharing 1 …

5 Reasons To Use Frozen Vegetables & Fruits

May 22, 2025

By Anna Varriano

It may seem a bit odd that I am writing about the benefits of frozen produce when it’s the season for planting vegetables and fruit bushes and trees; however, keep reading … and if you do grow your own fruits and veggies, perhaps this article will moti …

Heart Healthy (and Heart Warming!) Lentil Soup

February 20, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Lentils are a tiny but mighty member of the legume family. Their high fibre content helps to keep cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. They are also an excellent source of folate and magnesium – two minerals associated with cardiovascular healt …

Should You Embrace These 2025 Food Trends?

January 9, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Happy New Year! One of the first nutrition-related articles I read in 2025 was a Newsweek article entitled: “Food Trends to Embrace in 2025, According to Scientists”. That title caught my interest, as in addition to my nutrition certification as a Regi …