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10 Immune-Boosting Foods to Pack in Lunches

September 4, 2020

By Anna Varriano

We’ve heard plenty about how to prevent ourselves from getting sick from the outside-in (wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay 2 metres apart, sneeze into the crook of your elbow, wear a mask, etc), but not much about how to prevent ourselves fr …

My Favourite Summer Recipes

July 16, 2020

By Anna Varriano

“Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” – Bob Marley Ah summer! I love it for so many reasons! A few of my favourite things about summer are being barefoot on the grass, being in, on, or near water, warm lingering eve …

4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Papaya AND Its Seeds

June 16, 2020

By Anna Varriano

Papaya is a delicious sweet and juicy tropical fruit with a lovely soft texture when it is ripe. I’ve heard people describe its taste as a cross between a mango and a cantaloupe. Being delicious is a great reason to add papayas to your grocery list. bu …

The Lectin-Free Diet: Fact or Fiction?

September 5, 2019

By Anna Varriano

It seems that every other day, some new theory surfaces in the nutrition world. Sometimes these theories are foundational to overall good health, but most of the time, they end up being just another fad. A recent theory that is getting a lot of attenti …

Stuffed Vegetarian/Vegan Bell Peppers

January 20, 2019

By Anna Varriano

These stuffed peppers make a delicious main or side dish and you can use just about anything in the stuffing – a great way to use up bits and pieces of veggies and herbs in your fridge! You can also give them a unique international flair by adding spic …

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. …