Nutrition

Nutrition is an important part of your healthy lifestyle. Our articles and tips are here to help you today.

Everybody is busy, busy, busy these days. There just isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done. Things pile up and you feel overwhelmed, frazzled and STRESSED OUT! The stress response is a natural and healthy reaction to any kind of demand. However, the purpose of the stress response is short-term survival, not…

Add this tasty side dish to your choice of entree and enjoy a full meal with great nutrients! Ingredients: 1 bunch Kale, remove stems and thinly slice leaves 1 large Carrot, shredded 1/2 Orange, juiced 1/2 Lemon, juiced 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced 1 slice Cooked Bacon, chopped (optional) 3 tbsp Low Fat Mayonnaise 1 tb…

Switch up your breakfast routine with this healthy granola and peanut butter wrap. Ingredients: 1 small Whole-Wheat Tortilla 1 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter 2 tbsp Granola 1/2 Banana, sliced in half lengthwise 3 Strawberries, sliced thinly or cut in half 1 small drizzle of Honey Directions: 1. Open tortilla and spread pea…

Enjoy a refreshing treat with this easy to make lemonade at home. Garnish with a lemon wedge and share with friends. Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Water 1/3 to 1/2 cup Honey 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (4 to 7 large lemons) Directions: 1. Warm water in a pot over low heat and add honey. Stir to dissolve honey and remo…

Make your BBQ one to remember with this easy to make, and very tasty burger recipe. Treat your friends and family, and enjoy! Ingredients: 600g minced Chuck Steak or Ground Beef 1 large Egg 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 1/2 finely diced Onion Optional: 2 crushed Garlic Cloves Pinch of dried Chilli Flakes 1…

Enjoy a cool treat at home with these easy to make fruit smoothie pops. Perfect for children and adults on a hot summer day! Ingredients: 2 cups Fresh Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, and Sliced Bananas, mixed* 2 cups Plain or Vanilla Yogurt 1/4 cup White Sugar 8 small Paper Cups 8 Popsicle Sticks *Use any combi…

If you need a cool treat at home, try this easy to make 4 ingredient recipe. Share with friends and family, and enjoy! Ingredients: 4 Bananas 1/4 cup Light Agave Nectar 1/2 cup Almond Milk, unsweetened 1 cup Frozen Blueberries Directions: 1. Peel and slice bananas, place in a large freezer bag and squeeze out all of th…

The word “hepatitis” originates from the Greek ‘Hepat,’ referring to the liver; “-itis” refers to any inflammation, so hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. There are about five million Americans living with hepatitis with about 55,000 new cases annually. In Canada, estimates are at about 500,000. As a naturopath…

Summer is fantastic for berries to be in season. This easy to make crumble will be a favorite with your friends and family, and makes the perfect summer dessert. Ingredients: Berry Filling 2 cups Blueberries* 2 cups Blackberries* 2 cups Raspberries* 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour 1/4 tspn Cinnamon *Use any com…

Imagine you have had a long stressful day and you are having a hard time unwinding. When someone is feeling stressed, anxious, tense and wound up, herbalists will often recommend a type of herb known as a calming “nervine”. This type of herb has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and can help to soothe your tensio…