A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy and productive life. However, many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. This can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being, has been shown to be an effective natural …
Category: Health & Wellness
Feb 26 2023
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs
Trade up from white pasta to nutritious spaghetti squash While we all want to make healthy food choices, it can be tough and time consuming to identify the best ingredients. Fortunately, making one or two changes can have a big impact on the nutritional value of a dish. “Swapping an ingredient or two in a …
Feb 22 2023
Honey Orange Glazed Salmon with Orange Almond Couscous
Getting a healthy dinner on the table doesn’t have to be intimidating or time-consuming. Here, Tori Wesszer, registered dietitian and blogger at Fraiche Nutrition, shares one of her go-to meals that’s sure to become a weeknight favourite. Honey Orange Glazed Salmon with Orange Almond Couscous Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes …
Feb 20 2023
Recipe: Creamy Orange Chia Pudding
Most parents have sleepless nights, hectic mornings and laundry that doesn’t get folded. Cutting corners where you can means spending more time with family. But, serving quick, nutritious, home-cooked meals will improve your family’s health and your budget. Here, Tori Wesszer, foodie and registered dietitian, shares her tips and meal ideas to make busy mornings …
Feb 18 2023
Lavender Chai Latte
by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The Plant-Powered Dietitian Lavender is not only fragrant and pretty—it is edible. Lavender can offer a floral, herbal taste and aroma to many recipes, such as this delicately spiced beverage. Filled with chai tea, coffee, soymilk, dried lavender flowers and just a touch of agave, you can enjoy this relaxing beverage as a much …
Jan 22 2023
8 Amazing Aromatherapy Essential Oils with Everyday Uses
Centuries after the ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy, the practice is still being used. Whether you burn a candle, warm a few drops of oil, or massage the oils onto your skin, aromatherapy promotes physical and mental well-being. With so many essential oils out there to choose from, finding the perfect aroma may be daunting; but …
Jan 07 2023
Berry Blue Smoothie Recipe
There’s no better time than the arrival of the new year to resolve to eat better. But “better” doesn’t have to mean boring; not with ample supplies of fresh blueberries, nature’s perfect “superfood”, available all winter long. Chile’s blueberry crop is being harvested right now, during the southern hemisphere’s summer, arriving in Canada fresh, juicy …
Jan 03 2023
Vegetarian Mushroom Miso Soup
The secret to perfect homemade soup The key to delicious DIY soup is as simple as getting the base right, according to chef Antonio Park, a judge on Chopped Canada and owner of two successful restaurants. Starting with a flavourful broth made with natural ingredients is essential to creating a sensational pot of soup. “Quality …
Jan 02 2023
Healthy Red Cherry Smoothie Recipe
4 small diet changes that can make a big difference The new year is a great time to start fresh. Many people commit to exercise more, stress less or make healthier food choices. Incorporating small, sustainable changes, versus dramatic, large-scale lifestyle shifts, can make it much easier to stick to your resolutions. This year, instead …
Dec 11 2022
Gluten-Free Allspice Gingerbread & Raspberry Limoncello Linzers
A cookie can be more than your average treat this holiday season. Out do yourself and step outside your comfort zone with delicious detours and tasty twists on some favorite holiday baked goods. This year, add a little spice and a dash of zing to the traditional with new recipes sure to tempt the taste …