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 …

Fuel for School: Nutritious Lunch Box Ideas

August 28, 2024

By Anna Varriano

As children head back to school, one of the most critical tasks for parents is ensuring their kids have healthy, nutritious lunches. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s growth, development, and learning. A well-balanced school lunch can help keep …

Garlic Scape Pesto

June 15, 2024

By Anna Varriano

Mid-to-late June (in the Ottawa-area anyway!) is the time for garlic scapes! Garlic scapes are the vibrant, curly shoots that emerge from garlic plants, enticing us with their unique flavor and versatile culinary applications. These delightful green sh …

Marinades for a Healthy & Tasty BBQ Season

June 7, 2024

By Anna Varriano

I love BBQ season! One of my favourite summertime activities is to cook an entire main course on the grill while we enjoy our backyard…and the dinner guests who are joining us! Barbecuing foods – meats in particular (note that I’ll be using the word ‘m …

Are You Getting Enough Protein?

May 3, 2024

By Anna Varriano

Proteins provide us with amino acids – the building blocks of life! From muscle maintenance, growth and repair, to immune function, to the production of crucial enzymes, neurotransmitters, and hormones, to so much more, protein’s importance to our heal …

Bread Battles: Sourdough vs Sprouted Grain

March 20, 2024

By Anna Varriano

I don’t often eat bread, but when I do, I strive to make the best choice possible when it comes to nutrition and health. In the world of nutrition, there seems to be an ongoing debate about whether bread should be eaten at all, and if it is, the debate …

Nourish Your Brain: 10 Foods for Optimal Cognitive Health

January 16, 2024

By Anna Varriano

Sadly, almost half a million people in Canada live with dementia, which impacts not only their own lives, but also the lives of their loved ones and caregivers. It is estimated that this number will double by 2030. While the risk of dementia increases …