Roasted Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Salad By Kelsey Ellis, RHN Do you want to eat more plant foods but think they're not filling enough? This is not your average salad! It's warm, filling and the flavours are phenomenal. It features a tangy tahini dressing and 17g of 100% plant-based protein. Roasted Sweet Potato & [...]
Healthy, Vegan Baked PierogiesBy Kelsey Ellis, RHN Looking for a healthy, holiday appetizers that adds a bit more “bite”than your typical veggie tray? These pierogies are easy to make and are a healthier alternative to traditional pierogis which are fried in butter and stuffed with cheese! Ingredients (makes approx. 12-15 pierogies) Dough: [...]
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: what it is and how can it help? by Carlie Hickson, RMT The lymphatic system is yet another part of the body that leaves me in awe. Our body is this incredibly intelligent organism that has a great capacity for health and healing, and the lymphatic system plays no small role in [...]
Should I be taking a multi-vitamin? By Dr. Robyn Land, ND A frequent supplement question I get from patients is “should I be taking a multi-vitamin?” And, in general, my answer is no. I strongly believe that we should be getting our key vitamins and minerals through the food that we eat and enjoy on [...]
Do You Need A Spring Detox? by Jacqueline May Conte, CNP Spring is upon us and with it all the beautiful blossoms and promises of warmth soon to come. How do you feel coming out of winter? There’s no need to feel guilty for any indulgences you enjoyed or time you took away from taking [...]
You Are Not What You Think by Jandy Anderson, Dalian Method Facilitator The other day I was walking home, gazing at the pristine snow on the ground and enjoying the sunshine. As usual, I was analyzing my day. I was thinking about some positive feedback I got from a colleague and I noticed my mind [...]
Take a deep breath in and...cough, cough...[nose blow], clear throat...and exhale. Yup, it's fall time and by the sounds of it, cold and flu season has descended down on us. Frequent hand washing is vital, along with getting lots of rest, and eating a multitude of colourful fruits and veggies for their vitamin and mineral [...]
Cheezy Cauliflower Casserole This weeks 'cheezy' cauliflower casserole recipe actually doesn't contain any cheese at all but definitely still has the warm comforting effect of a traditional mac n' cheese casserole. It contains a few simple whole food ingredients and is super easy to whip up. I served this at my family's thanksgiving meal and [...]
Top 5 Herbs to Boost Your Immune System As you may have already experienced, it is officially Cold & Flu season now. There are a few ways that make this time of year the “Cold & Flu season”. Firstly, as the weather cools down, we spent more time inside and in close proximity to other [...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte 'Tis the season for pumpkin spice and I am seeing it everywhere! Unfortunately most of the cafe's serving this beverage are loading them with sugar, dairy, a tonne of artificial flavours, and some don't even contain any pumpkin at all! But following a clean, whole foods diet doesn't mean you have to [...]
