Greens and Feta Quiche with Almond Crust

February 16, 2015

By Anna Varriano

This delicious recipe is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You will not believe how good this wheat-free crust is! My recipe is adapted from a ‘Heal Thyself’ recipe. What You’ll Need 1.5 cups almond flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoon butter 4 …

How to clean a pomegranate and reap its health benefits

February 9, 2015

By Anna Varriano

I just love the refreshing taste of pomegranate seeds. Pomegranates are high in antioxidants and good for heart health. The crunch is so satisfying and well worth the work that goes into cleaning this fruit. The good news is that I have come up with an …

Crave Chocolate? Read This!

February 2, 2015

By Anna Varriano

February is National Chocolate Month, boasting the second highest chocolate sales in any given month (March or April trump it depending on when Easter falls). There’s a lot of talk (and controversy) about the health benefits of chocolate – especially d …

What is fennel and how do you eat it?

January 26, 2015

By Anna Varriano

A crunchy vegetable that looks like celery but tastes like licorice? You guessed it, it’s fennel. Learn all about fennel in this video, how to prepare it and all the different ways you can enjoy it. Not only is fennel delicious, it also offers lots of …

Winter Vegetable Stew

January 19, 2015

By Anna Varriano

This slow-cooked winter veggie stew is loaded with health-boosting and tummy-warming goodness. It looks gorgeous and tastes amazing. It’s one of my favourite winter meals! What You’ll Need:  A very large covered ‘roasting’ pot or pan that you can use o …

5 Reasons To Give A Hoot About Roots

January 13, 2015

By Anna Varriano

Apart from carrots, onions and garlic, root vegetables are among the most ignored and under-appreciated vegetables on the grocery store shelf, and that is unfortunate because they are also among the most nutrient-dense.  Examples include: beets, celeri …

Using Belgian Endives

January 6, 2015

By Anna Varriano

Learn how to integrate belgian endives in your diet and reap its health benefits. Endives are versatile and offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.