Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
I can hardly wait to dig into all of the goodies that Garden of Life Canada sent me recently. I am very excited to be one of 20 Canadians who have been chosen as Ambassadors for this amazing brand of foods and supplements. I am … Read more
When the weather turns hot, something cool and refreshing is appealing – why not try this delicious, light and nutritious dish instead of another boring salad? Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, which is a highly nutritious, gluten-free pseudo grain (a seed) that contains … Read more
For the past couple of months I have been obsessing over what I can do, without serious medical intervention, to help my progressive, already somewhat disabling condition. If you haven’t already perused my previous post (written shortly after I had an exacerbation of the disease, … Read more
You can purchase supplements made with turmeric and other ingredients for big bucks, or you can make your own and some some money! Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that studies have shown to be effective for disease prevention. … Read more
Oakville has a new, plant-based food delivery service that I am excited to share with you. Perhaps you just don’t have the time, inclination or skills to prepare healthy food. Maybe your family does not share your enthusiasm for vegan cuisine. Savor provides a wonderful … Read more
I recently attended a continuing education program held at McMaster University and sponsored by The Canadian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine. Dr. John Gannage, MD, who runs an integrative health clinic in the Toronto area, was the presenter. He stressed the urgent need for nutritional interventions … Read more
I have always been passionate about books. I remember spending many happy hours in the library as a kid, browsing and picking out a big stack of knowledge to take home and devour. A huge, new Indigo book store has opened up in the recently … Read more
I have made lots of chia pudding in my time, but this one is special – slightly sweet and uber healthy with a great, thick texture! Chia seeds are a true superfood – loaded with nutrition, including Omega-3 fats, protein, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. … Read more
Some of you may know that I am struggling with an incurable (according to the medical profession), rare connective tissue disorder in my feet known as Plantar Fibromatosis or Ledderhose Disease. There are connections with frozen shoulder (which I have also had the distinct displeasure … Read more
I recently received two samples of Ayurvedic herbs from a Canadian company, Sewanti, and I would like to share some of the benefits of these for modern, stressed out people. Ayurveda (which means “Science of Life”) is a 5,000 year old system of natural healing, … Read more