Seasonal Allergy Relief

April 15, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Allergy season is around the corner, and unfortunately, according to a recent BBC article entitled ‘Climate change is supercharging pollen and making allergies worse’ (1), allergy season is starting earlier, lasting longer, and increasing amounts of po …

10 ‘Green-Forward’ Recipes to Honour St. Paddy’s Day!

March 16, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! I thought I would acknowledge it by sharing 10 recipes that celebrate the power of green! In no particular order, here are some of my favourites. I hope you’ll give them a try! Just click on the recipe title to get to the recipe. …

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 …

Tips for the Holidays

November 30, 2024

By Anna Varriano

As you prepare for the holidays, I thought you might be interested in some delicious recipes, some tips that can  help us to be more mindful regarding holiday indulging, and some health-boosting related gift ideas. First off, there’s my 12 Days of Chri …

The Benefits of Soup + 10 Soup Recipes

October 29, 2024

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 …

Looking For Some New Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Meal?

October 9, 2024

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 …