Certified Nutritional Practitioner
We are now, finally experiencing gorgeous spring weather here in Toronto, so it is time to get out there and walk or run to get fresh air, exercise, enjoy all the gardens springing to life and clear out those winter cobwebs! I always come back … Read more
Many thanks to Jenny Berkeley of eating4eternity for inviting me to hear Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Health Institute speak on April 7, 2011 at an event organized by Benjamin Stone of Raw Naturals. Those in attendance had a chance to hear about Dr. Clement’s … Read more
Last winter, I joined a boot camp detox program run by Dr. Natasha Turner (who is a naturopath) at her Clear Medicine clinic in Toronto and found it very educational and inspirational. Now Dr. Turner has come out with a new book, The Supercharged Hormone … Read more
I was browsing in my local bookstore this evening and spotted a great new book by Kris Carr, a young woman with incurable cancer who is living a wonderfully vibrant life. She has completely transformed her health with diet, exercise and attitude. The book’s subtitle … Read more
Kombucha seems to be the new “it” drink for 2010. The fizzy drink is known for strengthening the immune system, detoxification and balancing intestinal flora. It contains many vitamins (including B12), enzymes, organic acids, antioxidants and polyphenols and a teeny percentage (less than .5% in … Read more
Goji berries (also known as Chinese Wolfberry) are nutrient dense, alkalizing and boost your immune system. Other health claims include improving eyesight and stabilizing blood sugar. They contain polysaccharides, powerful free radical scavengers, which stimulate T-cell production and discourage tumor formation. At their booth at … Read more
Manitoba Harvest generously provided lots of samples (with some to take away) of hemp seed, hemp oil, hemp seed butter and hemp milk in unsweetened, regular, vanilla and chocolate (this flavor was particularly tasty.) There were also several varieties of protein powder. The hemp seed … Read more
Oh my goodness, was this ever delicious – a raw burger with the works! All the deliciousness with none of the detrimental health effects of the real thing! This dehydrated patty is comprised of nuts, seeds and vegetables, and as you can see, it comes … Read more
Here is a fabulous, non-toxic cleaner that you can use on almost anything, including metals, glass, vehicles, granite and pretty much anything else that needs cleaning. It is made from soap flakes, glycerine, vegetable oil and natural lemon oil. It is not cheap, but you … Read more
I stopped by the PRANA booth to sample some crunchy nuts and a new, prize winning food item – PRANA cold-pressed chia oil, organic, raw and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. It tasted quite similar to flax oil. For more information about their products, go … Read more