An Egg is an Egg is an Egg …

July 11, 2019

By Anna Varriano

An egg is an egg is an egg. That was the short answer I received when I emailed a large commercial egg producer some time ago to ask why their eggs looked so much different than eggs from pastured hens. The pastured eggs have dark orange coloured yolks …

Noodle/Grain-Free Roasted Veggie Lasagna

June 25, 2019

By Anna Varriano

I love this recipe because you don’t really need to follow the recipe! You can use any veggie that will hold up to being cut in slices and roasted, any kind of sauce you like, and any kind of cheese (including vegan cheese) you like. It’s easy to make …

Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Fennel & Caper Gluten-Free Pasta

May 22, 2019

By Anna Varriano

This dish is easy, delicious, and can be prepared in 20 minutes. If you like the classic combo of salmon, onions, and capers, you’ll love this dish! I first made this dish to use up way too much leftover smoked salmon, sliced onions, and capers from a …

Canada-Wide Nutrition Consults Now Available!

May 13, 2019

By Anna Varriano

I have received a growing number of requests for nutrition consults via phone or Skype calls (or other methods of video calling) from folks who do not live in Ottawa, as well as from folks who do live in Ottawa, but face challenges getting to my office …

Is Nutrition Counselling Covered by Insurance?

April 15, 2019

By Anna Varriano

From time-to-time I get asked if my nutrition counselling services are covered by insurance. The answer is: “It depends”. I am a member of The Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP). This professional organization provides th …

3 Reasons I Avoid Tofu and Other Soy-based Foods

March 11, 2019

By Anna Varriano

Tofu and other soy-based products have been promoted for years as healthy, plant-based sources of protein. In this blog, I’m going to share three of the main reasons why I avoid them, as well as the types of soy products I may eat from time to time, an …

Stuffed Vegetarian/Vegan Bell Peppers

January 20, 2019

By Anna Varriano

These stuffed peppers make a delicious main or side dish and you can use just about anything in the stuffing – a great way to use up bits and pieces of veggies and herbs in your fridge! You can also give them a unique international flair by adding spic …