I am sure it’s not the first time you’ve heard that dietary fibre is essential for your health. But do you understand all the reasons why? Let’s dig into it a bit deeper. Dietary fibre, found mainly in fruits, vegetables, beans/lentils, whole grains, nuts and [...]
Chickpeas History Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, it is the most loved bean on the planet, and for many good reasons! Second to soybeans, chickpeas are the next most widely grown and eaten bean the world over. It’s believed their origins go [...]
Regardless of your dietary preferences, lentils and beans are a real powerhouse of nutrition for everyone. And if you are on a vegetarian or vegan diet, then they are particularly important to include in your meals on a regular basis. Whenever I can, I really [...]
Did you know that one in ten people will have a kidney stone over the course of a lifetime? I recently went through this agonizing painful experience, and believe me, you want to avoid it at all costs. Passing a kidney stone is often described [...]
Before you know it the holidays will be gone. It’s the craziest, busiest and most indulgent time of the year. Which also makes it the hardest time of the year to put ourselves and our health first. But it’s actually extra important to keep yourself healthy [...]
Creating and sharing healthy, delicious vegetarian dishes is very important to me because it’s not uncommon to hear people say that a vegetarian diet is not good for you. I have been known to get into spirited debates over this topic. The bottom line [...]
My goal and mission is for all of us to live healthier, more vibrant lives! Because let's face it, without our health everything else can be a struggle. Our physical well being is the foundation that supports the rest of our existence - it is so closely interconnected [...]
My mission is to raise awareness about the health benefits of a vegetarian diet so you can live life fully and in a sustainable way. I have been researching for the past 2 years about the impact of herbs and spices on our health. And [...]
I am passionate about this topic because herbs & spices have such incredible health benefits that we generally miss out on because we don’t necessarily think of spices as food when it comes to nutrition. Am I right? So my ambition is to change [...]
Ever since I was a child, I remember my parents always having ajwain within arm’s reach to help sooth stomach cramps of sorts. Whether it was simmered in water to drink as an herbal tea, or to chew a teaspoon of seeds for more [...]
