https://youtu.be/O53IJlhCHss This is a video with updated recipe and more information about all of the spices I use in my daily Golden Elixir, Turmeric Almond Milk. Combining black pepper with turmeric enhances absorption of curcumin by as much as 2000%! This is because [...]
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 [...]
That nutrition plays a central role in our health is no secret. After all, the old adage “you are what you eat” acknowledges how important nutrition is for our well-being. This concept is taking on an added dimension as research demonstrates the impact of [...]
Do You Know Rutabaga? And How About Escarole? Everyone knows kale is the superfood of the day. And spinach has been known for years to be one as well. But how about other veggies? How well do you know the "not-so-famous" greens? Here is [...]
Can meditation prolong your life by protecting and rebuilding your telomeres? Telomeres, what are they? Before I talk about what telomeres are, what they do and what their connection is to meditation, let me ask you: Do you meditate? If yes, that's great. If not, [...]
Did you know that March 12 - 18 was Brain Health Awareness week? In recognition of this very important subject, we thought it would be beneficial to share with you some helpful tips on managing your brain health. There’s very little your doctor can give [...]
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 [...]
