This time of year it is hard to miss all of the gorgeous gourds popping up at the supermarket. So now that you’re done carving up your Halloween pumpkin why not try substituting pumpkin or squash for potatoes in your favorites recipes. Squash is a colourful and healthy alternate to potatoes. It is an excellent […]
It seems today there is a lot of confusion surrounding the good old white sugar…or wait…maybe brown sugar, or sugar in the raw? OOH I must be mistaken for the thing people used before they discovered honey and agave. Sugar has becoming a complicated issue, with much confusion over differing types, and which ones are the […]
If it walks like a legume, and talks like a legume, it must be a…..soybean?!! Many people get confused with the difference between legumes- such as chickpeas, kidney beans and lentils, and soy beans (or edemame). Edemame are high in protein, just like other legumes, and therefore make a great snack to keep you feeling […]
There has been much hype in recent years surrounding the gluten fee diet. An ever increasing number of individuals follow this diet when suffering from Celiac disease, when they have strong reaction to the consumption of Gluten, and many others who choose to avoid gluten for reasons such as weight loss and increased energy. Gluten […]
It always amazes me how food can take you back in time. When I was younger my grandfather used to take my family and I out to eat all the time and for me that meant squash zucchini soup! Just one bite and I’m right back to being a ten year old kid. On these […]
We all know that we should eat the rainbow, but it’s not always easy getting your pink and purple in from a vegetable! Beets are a delicious exception! Though things can get a little bit messy when they’re being prepared, they are worth it! Beets are high in many anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and fiber. Though […]
