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8 Tips For Kicking Sugar Addictions To The Curb

April 6, 2018

By Anna Varriano

There is no question that sugar is addictive – and the food industry knows it. That’s why it’s in so many prepared foods, often in surprising amounts, including in yogurts and granola bars that are often touted as health foods, low-fat foods, marinades …

Best 10 Recipes of All Time

March 15, 2018

By Anna Varriano

Last week, in honour of March being National Nutrition Month, I wrote a blog about my Best 5 Blogs of All Time, sharing the links with you. This week, I thought I’d continue with that theme and share a list of my recipes that you have ‘nominated’ as my …

Best 5 Blogs of All Time!

March 7, 2018

By Anna Varriano

In the spirit of the recent Academy Awards, and the fact that March is National Nutrition Month, in this month’s tip, I’ve put together a list of five of my blog posts that you have ‘nominated’ as my ‘Best 5 Blogs of All Time’! I’ve written over 200 bl …

“Does Sugar Cause Cancer?”

February 3, 2018

By Anna Varriano

That is a question that someone asked me recently, and if you look at a lot of the research literature out there, the answer is that a direct link hasn’t been absolutely proven … yet. What do you think? Before you answer, I’d like to give you a few thi …

Delicious (Gluten-Free) Buckwheat Pancakes

October 19, 2017

By Anna Varriano

These buckwheat pancakes are yum yum yummy and so easy to make! This recipe is my favourite pancake recipe and I consider it a bonus that these pancakes are gluten-free/wheat-free. Did you know that buckwheat is not a type of wheat or even a type of ce …

How to Can Peaches

September 7, 2017

By Anna Varriano

With fresh peaches arriving daily at markets and grocery stores at this time of year, I decided I would can some so that I can enjoy the gorgeous taste of local peaches from time to time even when they are no longer in season. Peaches are loaded with h …

Power-Packed Cookies

July 11, 2017

By Anna Varriano

These grain-less cookies are loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients. They are easy to make and freeze beautifully.  This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies. Feel free to change things up, for instance, you can swap out the walnuts for pecans or slivere …