10 Ways to Eat Water
June 30, 2014
By Anna Varriano
Most people I see don’t drink nearly enough water, and while it’s important to do so in any season, it’s especially important in the hot summer months. In this month’s tip, I’m sharing 10 foods that can significantly contribute to our hydration – in fa …
Continue reading RecipesGazpacho
June 30, 2014
By Anna Varriano
This tomato-based soup is served chilled and is a great addition to any summer-time meal! This recipe makes 6 to 8 servings. What You’ll Need 1 English cucumber 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange) 6 tomatoes 1 small red onion 1 garlic clove, minced …
Continue reading RecipesTropical Breakfast ‘Mousse’
May 22, 2014
By Anna Varriano
This ‘mousse’ was born out of the intent to turn a few items that were perfectly ripe into a breakfast smoothie. It turned out too thick to be a smoothie, but since it had the most gorgeous, creamy texture, I decided to make it a new breakfast item: T …
Continue reading Tip of the Month5 Allergy Season Survival Tips
May 6, 2014
By Anna Varriano
Ever heard the song called “While Strolling Through The Park One Day”? It’s a real oldie (from 1884!) and starts off with these lyrics: “While strolling through the park one day, In the merry merry month of May, I was taken by surprise, By a pair of ro …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthI Gotta Gut Feeling…
April 8, 2014
By Anna Varriano
It All Started When… Last fall, I applied and was accepted to receive training as a GAPS (Gut and Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Certified Practitioner. Only 1 in 6 who applied from across Canada and the U.S. were accepted. The location of the train …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthWhy I’m Not a Fan of “10-Day Detoxes”
March 12, 2014
By Anna Varriano
At this time of year, everyone is promoting some kind of quick detox product or program. 10-Day Detox books are front and centre, the latest celebrity ‘detox-and-lose-weight-fast’ diet is all the rage, and detox kits are hitting the shelf just in time …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthThe Keys to Your Heart Health
February 10, 2014
By Anna Varriano
February is heart month, so in this month’s Tip I’ll be sharing some facts about cardiovascular disease as well as some widely circulated nutritional recommendations for heart health that in my opinion, are pretty ineffective, and may actually be contr …
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