4 Apps to Help You Protect Your Health

January 2, 2019

By Anna Varriano

Happy New Year! Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2019? I usually don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but this year I said I would like to try something new every week; whether it’s a vegetable I’ve never had, a local road trip to some interes …

5 Reasons Why I Can’tola When it Comes to Canola Oil

November 14, 2018

By Anna Varriano

This month, I’m sharing a video that shows how canola oil is made and why I avoid it. Before you scroll down to watch the video, please read this article in its entirety – including some info I’ve included after the video with a link to a resource that …

Want to Beat the Odds this Flu Season? Do This One Simple Thing!

October 18, 2018

By Anna Varriano

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I am once again writing about the importance of supplementing with vitamin D, especially as we enter ‘official’ flu season, which runs roughly from the beginning of October to the end of March for Canada. I …

6 Recipes to Celebrate September!

September 19, 2018

By Anna Varriano

September is a great time to make meals with herbs and veggies that are local and in season. In this post, I’m sharing 6 of my favourite recipes that celebrate September crops. I hope you’ll try them! To see the recipe, just click on its title in the l …

It’s Tomato Time!

September 7, 2018

By Anna Varriano

Whether in your veggie garden, at your favourite farmers market, or in your grocery store, local tomatoes are abundant at this time of year. In this post, I’m sharing 5 health tips and 5 recipes from previous blogs that starred the tantalizing tomato. …

Digestive Issues? Joint or Muscle Pain? These Vegetables Might be Contributing!

July 25, 2018

By Anna Varriano

You’ve always been told to eat your veggies; however, for some folks, a family of vegetables called ‘the nightshade vegetables’ could cause inflammation that can lead to joint pain, digestive issues, and more.  Since it is the end of July, when many of …

Carrots for Bone Health, Sage for Memory, and More…

July 5, 2018

By Anna Varriano

In this month’s video, I’m taking you on a nutritional tour of my veggie garden, sharing one or two interesting health benefits associated with each veggie and herb growing in it. For your convenience, I’ve summarized the information in a list below th …