Having a great memory is a huge advantage at any age. Imagine how much smarter you’d be if you remembered everything you read, everything people told you and all the information you garnered from the TV and Internet. You’d be [...]
Ginger is a wonder root with a delightfully spicy zing and a ton of really amazing health benefits. You can eat freshly cut ginger in stir-fries, stews or noodles or in salads and fruit salads. You can even use ginger [...]
Superfoods are whole, natural foods like brightly colored vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and aromatic herbs and spices. What classifies these foods as 'Super' is their unbelievable resume of health benefits. Their positive effects on the body and their ability to [...]
We all know that whole grains are better for us, but what exactly are whole grains, why should we eat them and how can we incorporate them into our daily diets? Fear not future whole grain eaters, we will reveal [...]
High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, strokes and peripheral artery disease and is indicative of an unbalanced diet. Getting your cholesterol checked regularly is essential. In fact, if you haven't had yours checked this year, get thee to [...]
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 [...]
Sprouts from beans and legumes such as mung, alfalfa, lentils and adzuki are packed with vitamins, fibre, vitamin C and protein. [...]
Flax is native to the eastern Mediterranean where it was first grown in the Fertile Crescent. Today, its blue-flowering blooms... [...]
Spelt; the ancient grain that's making a comeback! Spelt is the distant cousin of commercially grown wheat. Click here to read about how to get on the spelt grain train and live a happier, healthier life. [...]