Healthy Holiday Feasting
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND The holidays are upon us and with it comes parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few simple tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! 10 Simple Tricks to Tackle This holiday Season to Increase Your Joy and Not Your […]
Collagen Craze: 6 Top Tips to Maintain Healthy Collagen Stores (Options for Vegans, too!)
Sarah Cimperman, ND Is collagen really the new fountain of youth? It may not be far off, considering that collagen is the primary structural protein in the body and as we age—starting in our mid-20s—the body’s natural production of collagen begins to decline. Supplementing collagen in capsule or powder form is one way to increase […]
#DIY Energy Drink: Using Maple Syrup in Drinks for Endurance Exercise
Razi Berry If you’re looking for an energy drink to sustain prolonged exercise without a lot of additives and preservatives, you may do well considering a simple homemade concoction using maple syrup. Looking for an energy drink to sustain prolonged exercise without a lot of additives and preservatives? A recent study looked at pure maple […]
Plant Based Diets Best for GI Hormones
Razi Berry A new study has found that a vegan diet helps to support hormones produced in the gastrointestinal tract that are responsible for balancing blood sugar, hunger and weight.1 A vegan diet is one that consists of no animal products or byproducts, which includes the omission of eggs and dairy. The study was published […]
Vitamin B12 May be More Available to Vegans Soon
Node Smith, ND A major discovery about vitamin B12 may have significant impact to improve the vitamin content of some vegetarian and vegan diets.1 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is typically supplemented in vegan and vegetarian diets (or consumed through fortified products) because it is not readily available from plant sources. Plants don’t make B12 because they […]
Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the […]
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Ice Pops
Heather Christo VEGAN • KID FRIENDLY • GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING PREPARATION 8 HOURS FREEZING TIME COOK TIME 5 MINUTES SERVES 10 These fancy grown-up pops are like a frozen coconut candy bar. They are so pretty and elegant that I have even served them to dinner party guests—much to their delight! Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened […]
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Crunch Cookie Bars
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. […]
Vegan “Killer” Caesar with Crunchy Chickpea Croutons
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 […]
Top 25 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks & Guilt-Free Desserts
The Super Bowl is just a few days away, and even if you’re not interested in watching the big game, you might be interested in the huge spread of snacks that are bound to be at every Super Bowl viewing party. The classic grub is full of sugar, salt, and overly processed ingredients. Cook up […]