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No-Bake Yummy Snack Bars

February 13, 2017

By Anna Varriano

These bars were inspired by one of my nutrition students. She wanted to replace store-bought granola bars with a healthier option, and one night she brought her creation to class to share with all of us. The bars reminded me a bit of my No-Bake Date/Nu …

5 Tips for Heart Health

February 7, 2017

By Anna Varriano

February is Heart Health Month, so what better time to share some tips for maintaining and/or improving cardiovascular health! #1 – Avoid sugar. Not just the white stuff you add to coffee, tea, and baking, but sugar in all its forms, including foods th …

Honey Nut Cheerios: Full of Bee.S.?

May 12, 2016

By Anna Varriano

While waiting at the Barrhaven train station with my daughter for her train back to Toronto this past Sunday, a commercial came on the TV that was mounted on the wall in the waiting area. It was a very heart- warming commercial, showing humans saving a …

Top 5 Natural Health Trends

February 29, 2016

By Anna Varriano

March is National Nutrition month, so I thought it would be interesting to share what the Canadian Health Food Association has identified as the top five natural health trends for 2016, and of course, to add my two cents worth. 1 – Sea Greens Sea green …

One-Pot Winner-Winner Coconutty Chicken Curry Dinner

February 8, 2016

By Anna Varriano

This is one of my favourite dinners – especially for feeding a crowd. I’ve had this recipe for years. It’s from a very old Canadian Living Magazine (Jan 2001). I’ve made it a ton of times, but I don’t think I’ve ever made it the same way twice – and I …

Coconuty & Gingery Pumpkin Soup

November 17, 2015

By Anna Varriano

Many of us run out and buy pumpkins for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving and then forget about them; however, I encourage you to enjoy this winter squash for months beyond fall! Pumpkins are loaded with health-boosting nutrients, including powerful antiox …

Fall Allergies Still Dragging You Down?

October 6, 2015

By Anna Varriano

Seasonal allergies, hayfever, allergic rhinitis … whatever you want to call it, the symptoms can vary from mildly annoying to downright debilitating. In this post, I’ll be sharing some nutrition recommendations that can alleviate symptoms, as well as …