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4 Refreshing Low-Cal Summer Mocktails
August 3, 2023
By Anna Varriano
Enjoying a cold cocktail is often associated with summer – especially summer weekends (with two more long weekends to come as I write this!). With the mounting research indicating the serious negative effects alcohol consumption has on our health (not …
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February 1, 2023
By Anna Varriano
Why Do You Have Joint Pain? The most common cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis (OA). Let’s break that word down: “osteo” = bone“arthro” = joint“itis’ = inflammation. Simply put, OA is inflammation of the joints. It commonly occurs in the hips and kn …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthPumpkin Power
October 19, 2022
By Anna Varriano
Fall is such an amazing time of year. The colours are gorgeous, the air is crisp, the days can still be warm while the nights are cool and great for sleeping, and there is an abundance of beautiful, fresh, local produce, including one of my very favour …
Continue reading RecipesRecipes for Canada Day & other Summertime Gatherings!
June 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
The Canada Day weekend officially kicks off summer for many of us, and that often includes enjoying gatherings with family and friends. In this blog, I’m sharing 5 appetizer/starter recipes, 5 salad/side dish recipes, and 5 sweet treat recipes that mak …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthCan Food Affect Your Sleep?
March 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
I recently read an article entitled “Nutrition and Sleep: The Best and Worst Foods for Quality Rest” (1). The article lists several common nutrition-related Do’s and Don’ts for better sleep including: DO’S Eat a balanced dinner e.g. a combo of healthy …
Continue reading RecipesTwelve Days of Christmas Recipes
December 8, 2021
By Anna Varriano
With the holiday season around the corner, I thought it would be timely to share some of my favourite recipes for this time of year. There’s something for everyone, and for every occasion, including soups & starters, appetizers, side dishes, a one- …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthSquashing Out Disease
November 17, 2021
By Anna Varriano
When we eat according to Mother Nature’s plan, we get just what we need at the right time of year. For example, in fall, we are blessed with a bountiful variety of winter squashes. While they are harvested in the fall, these gorgeous vegetables keep w …
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