Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
Spring seems to have sprung here in southern Ontario. We really have had an unusually mild winter this year, so this comes as a nice surprise. This past weekend, the weather was positively balmy. If I didn’t know better, I could have sworn it was … Read more
Quick and Easy Chili Bean Stew 2 T. coconut oil1 T. chili powder1 tsp. curry powder1/2 tsp red pepper flakes2 small onions, chopped3 stalks of celery, thinly sliced1 large red pepper, cubed3 medium carrots, grated3 cups of water or vegetable stock4 540 ml (19 oz) … Read more
First thing, I have to apologize for the horrendous quality of this photograph. It was taken with my cellphone in low light, but I thought you might like to see an example of the food we enjoyed a few days ago at Raw Aura, an … Read more
The delightful and talented raw chef Heathy is having a really great giveaway over at her blog – a box of her homemade, raw chocolate turtles and her wonderful desert e-book. All you have to do is leave a comment about what your favorite chocolate … Read more
Here is a recipe for a super delicious yet nutritious treat. Keep in mind that despite their potent nutritional profile, these chocolates are still pretty calorific – they are not greens, so don’t partake of unlimited quantities! I know I ended up tasting quite a … Read more
As promised, I am posting the recipe I recently created for raw pasta sauce. I finally tidied up my messy desk and piles of paper and discovered the scribbled notes on ingredients: Raw Creamy Tomato Sauce 1/4 c. pine nuts 1/4 c. almonds, soaked overnight, … Read more
As I have previously mentioned here, it is very difficult to find sugar-free gum without aspartame here in Canada. After traveling in the U.S. I am realizing that the situation is similar south of the border. You have to read labels very carefully, even when … Read more
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. (William Morris) If you want to have a serene, uncluttered space, this is a brilliant mantra to keep in mind when you are thinking about bringing anything … Read more
Healthy Chocolate Bark? Is it possible? As it turns out, yes! This delicious concoction contains almonds and walnuts that have been soaked and then dehydrated. The chocolate is made from coconut oil, raw cacao and some agave nectar. The other ingredients are flaked coconut, vanilla … Read more
Oh no, not another diet book! Since I worked in the field of fitness for many years, I have read countless books about diet and exercise. Even though I am still interested in new ideas related to diet and exercise, my eyes begin to glaze … Read more