Food for Thought: Eating Consciously Years ago, I read the book Women, Food & God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth. It really opened my eyes to the idea of conscious eating. I’m not talking about ethical eating (that’s a whole other post), but rather examining the deeply personal relationships we all have with food. The basic concept… Read More
Conscious Eating
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds Chia seeds have gotten a lot of press in the past few years, and are often called a superfood because of all they profess to offer – omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, micronutrients and antioxidants. While I agree that they have all these positive attributes, I think it’s wise to look objectively at any food… Read More
BPA-Free Plastics Not as Safe as One Might Think
BPA-Free Plastics Not as Safe as One Might Think Ever since the alarm was raised on BPA plastics because of their hormone-disrupting properties, “BPA-free” plastics have popped up all over the place. But are these new plastics any safer than the original? A study out of the University of Texas suggests not. BPA, which is short for Bisphenol A, is… Read More
3 Ways Going Gluten-Free Can Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
3 Ways Going Gluten-Free Can Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways Ahhh gluten… Just the mention of this little protein is sure to cause a stir! With so many people eating gluten-free nowadays, along with differing opinions on its health impact, the mere mention of it can bring up strong emotions. So rather than getting gluten-political, I’ve come up with a… Read More
Gluten Free Holiday Entertaining
Gluten Free Holiday Entertaining Ideas Need some gluten-free entertaining ideas? Although it might seem daunting, many recipes can be easily adapted, and there are also lots of old standby foods that were gluten-free all along (hello shrimp ring!). Here are a few of my favourite holiday treats! Appetizers Bacon or Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Dates – Slit Medjool dates and remove pit…. Read More
Megan’s Top Ten Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
Top Ten Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas Still looking for gift ideas for that special someone on your list? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself with a little something to help transform your health. Here are some of my favourite healthy things to give and receive. 1. Spiralizer One of my favourite kitchen tools is a spiralizer. This tool… Read More