V.H.P for Stress Relief

December 29, 2014

By Anna Varriano

Stress isn’t all bad; however prolonged exposure to stress, even the everyday stress from work, finances, and family, can have ill-effects on numerous areas of our health. These include sleep issues, low energy, frequent colds and flues, and even weigh …

Gingerbread Coconut Flour Cookies

November 30, 2014

By Anna Varriano

Gingerbread cookies at Christmas time are a must in our house. We’ve always used a pretty traditional recipe. This year, I thought I’d experiment a bit and replace the wheat flour with coconut flour, and the white sugar with coconut sugar. The texture …

GlucoBalance: Support for Blood Glucose Levels and Much More

November 25, 2014

By Anna Varriano

Supporting normal glucose levels is one of the most important things anyone can do for their overall health. Diabetes and hypoglycemia aren’t the only health issues associated with blood glucose imbalances; for example, blood glucose imbalances are ass …

Easy-Peasy Healthy Eggnog

November 25, 2014

By Anna Varriano

One of my treats during the holidays is eggnog, and thankfully I only drink a glass when we’re decorating the Christmas tree. For those of you who go crazy for eggnog over the holidays, did you know that there’s typically anywhere from 30 to 40 grams ( …

Rice-free Cauliflower Fried Rice

November 17, 2014

By Anna Varriano

I try to avoid starchy foods as much as possible, and rice is one of them. This recipe, Cauliflower Fried Rice, from the cookbook Internal Bliss, is just awesome. The recipes in this cookbook are designed for individuals following the GAPS diet (Gut an …

Turn Zucchini into Spaghetti

November 11, 2014

By Anna Varriano

Learn how to easily make zoodles or zucchini spaghetti instead of cooking with regular old pasta. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many different recipes. It’s easy to prepare, takes on great flavour and takes no time to cook!

Beware of These 5 Sugar-Coated Lies

November 4, 2014

By Anna Varriano

It’s no news that sugar is strongly associated with numerous health issues and diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, and Alzheimer’s; however, thanks to clever marketing, many popular foods associated with some pretty awesome he …