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5 Reasons To Use Frozen Vegetables & Fruits

May 22, 2025

By Anna Varriano

It may seem a bit odd that I am writing about the benefits of frozen produce when it’s the season for planting vegetables and fruit bushes and trees; however, keep reading … and if you do grow your own fruits and veggies, perhaps this article will moti …

Heart Healthy (and Heart Warming!) Lentil Soup

February 20, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Lentils are a tiny but mighty member of the legume family. Their high fibre content helps to keep cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. They are also an excellent source of folate and magnesium – two minerals associated with cardiovascular healt …

Should You Embrace These 2025 Food Trends?

January 9, 2025

By Anna Varriano

Happy New Year! One of the first nutrition-related articles I read in 2025 was a Newsweek article entitled: “Food Trends to Embrace in 2025, According to Scientists”. That title caught my interest, as in addition to my nutrition certification as a Regi …

The Benefits of Soup + 10 Soup Recipes

October 29, 2024

By Anna Varriano

Chicken soup for a cold or flu. Bone broth for gut health. Pumpkin or squash soup to support bowel movements. These are recommendations that have been passed down for generations, so there must be something to them! Soups are heart-warming and health b …

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 …

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 …