Certified Nutritional Practitioner
This past weekend I attended my nephew’s wedding, which was a very exciting event for our family, especially since he is the first grandchild to get married. Attending a special occasion when you are on a particular diet can be a challenge. Whether you are … Read more
While visiting London recently, we found a really great place to stay – The Wellness Home, on the west side of London, in a cute area of shops called Chiswick. London. It was mere steps from the tube and and easy to get downtown quickly on … Read more
Mimi Kirk is great example of the benefits of eating a healthy vegetarian diet. She also has a wonderful, positive attitude! She is currently eating a mostly raw vegan diet. I think good genes are probably a big factor here too. She says the only … Read more
I stopped by Whole Foods a few days ago to pick up a salad for lunch and saw this product – tofu that is made from organic, non-GMO, sprouted soybeans! For those who are a little prejudiced against tofu, don’t knock it until you have … Read more
*Picture coming soon! Wow, have I got a yummy treat for you! I was inspired by a chocolate terrine made with a secret ingredient (avocado) from Fressen, one of Toronto’s top vegan restaurants. I know it sounds weird and you are probably suspicious and doubting … Read more
I am going to offer a few simple steps to help you not gain weight:1. Never eat until you feel completely full. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to catch up with the stomach, so when you think you are still hungry, wait awhile. … Read more
For years, my rice would always come out mushy. I followed the package directions so why was it not working? I finally clued in that if I used less water than indicated on the package it would probably be more chewy, with separated grains – … Read more
This dish was inspired by those delicious rice paper wraps you get at Asian restaurants. I have made them myself on occasion, but they are very labour intensive, and sometimes I just don’t have the energy or time to do all that careful handling and … Read more
A great idea for this time of year is a healthful, warming stew, chock full of nutritious and delicious vegetables. What I love about cooking is that it is an art, not a science! Setting out to bake requires measuring carefully unless you want to … Read more