Dr. Michelle Cali, ND I hear you. Making healthy choices all the time is hard. But it is OKAY to crave, indulge and enjoy sweet treats. Deciding when, what and, most of all, why are the keys to preventing you from sliding down that slippery slope from healthy to unhealthy – from craving to addiction. […]
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Growing up, one sure way to get me to eat salad was if it was Caesar! It seems to be a favourite among non-salad eaters because of its creamy dressing, salty cheese topped with bacon and croutons. Who can tell there is lettuce under there? It is also known from a
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Still have pumpkin up to your ears? Don’t throw them out. Eat them! Here is another idea for consuming your Halloween pumpkin. If you are feeling pumpkined out…substitute the pumpkin for a butternut squash. Ingredients: 6 cups pumpkin (or about a 4lb pumpkin) – baked 4 cups water OR Vegetable stalk
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Fall is in full force in Ontario, Canada and it is an important yet trying transition for the body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is vital to prepare your body for the chilly and dampening changes we will experience before we settle into winter. TCM advocates that the lungs
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Vegan + Gluten Free Wondering how you are going to get through November without a Halloween candy sugar high? Whether it is for the good of your kids’ health or yours, I suggest you ditch the candy for this delicious post-Halloween treat! These pumpkin muffins are not just tasty but are
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND As the season changes into fall it is appropriate to alter your eating. Cold salads, although healthy, are not always ideal for your body as the climate cools down. Your body will love warming foods and nutritious hearty veggies will help prepare your immune system for the incoming flux of bugs
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Dairy intolerances are becoming increasingly prevalent in North Americans. Although we don’t know exactly why, it is most likely a combination of a few factors: overly abundant consumption; milk product additives; pasteurization processes; and changes in the way our dairy cows are raised. A dairy intolerance (or sensitivity) is an immune
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth but at the same time offer a number of nutritional benefits? Then this nutty treat may be a great option for you. These crunchy, sweet walnuts can be consumed on their own or added to your favourite greens as a crunchy salad topper
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Although it feels like summer has been here for a while in Ontario, it only took one chilly and rainy weekend to bring back warming comfort foods in my life. When it comes to a vegan, veggie-loaded curry, there are too many nutrients and therapeutic properties to focus on just one!
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Being a vegan, plant-based foods are my life. But you don’t have to fully commit to eliminating animal products to enjoy an amazingly healthy and delicious plant-based meal. In fact, I recommend my patients enjoy vegan or vegetarian days 2-3 times a week to balance out the body’s acidity and reduce
