Tag: organic


  • Foods that Fight the Common Cold

    With any seasonal changes come the inevitable coughing, sneezing and colds. However, before it gets to this point, there are certain foods we can eat to minimize these cold effects. Take a look at our list of Foods that Fight the Common Cold and stop your cold before itโ€™s even started.

  • What’s So Good About Lentils?

    We all know that legumes are good for you, but whatโ€™s so special about Lentils in particular? Lentils are a nutrient powerhouse in the legume family. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids providing all the enzymes your body needs to readily absorb nutrients, all the while detoxifying and cleansing the body.

  • Are Preservatives Bad for your Health?

    โ€œEat food grandma would recognizeโ€ is a tenant that I like to keep in mind when doing my weekly shopping. Trouble is, reading food labels is getting both difficult and disquieting when half the ingredients are unrecognizable and the other half are unpronounceable, especially when it comes to preservatives.

  • Heart disease and stroke cause a death every 7 minutes in Canada. These body bullies are also two of the three leading causes of death in the country. Heart disease is avoidable. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the ‘apple a day’ that will keep heart disease at bay. Adding a couple of foods…

  • Sprouting Lyrical

    Sprouts from beans and legumes such as mung, alfalfa, lentils and adzuki are packed with vitamins, fibre, vitamin C and protein.