How to Freeze Fresh Fruit: The Easy Way
We just got back from our annual summer vacation in B.C.’s beautiful Okanagan Valley. By far, my favorite part of the Okanagan are the hundreds of fruit stands and markets that line the roads, selling freshly-picked fruit and vegetables. The variety of produce is amazing and the fruits are so sweet, still warmed from hot […]
Benefits of Chia Seeds & How to Use Them?
The next time you happen to hear the word chia being mentioned, forget about the green fur or hair that is characteristic of Chia Pets, but instead think of food. Legend has it that Aztec warriors fed on chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance.
Mermaid Superfood Smoothie
This Mermaid Smoothie takes me away, even on the dullest mornings to a far-away tropical place. This smoothie is not only quick and easy to prepare but very nutrient dense. The beautiful ocean color is from special blue-green algae. Yes, algae. Wait- here me out! [vc_empty_space height=”20px”] Adding this powder does not make the smoothie taste […]
Glazed Coconut Lemon Cookies
There is something so refreshing and comforting to me when lemon and baking is combined. I honestly can’t think of one lemon flavored dessert I would refuse. I make these simple, moist and chewy coconut lemon cookies when I want something naturally gluten-free and when I feel like a guilt-free baked lemon treat! [vc_empty_space height=”20px”] […]
How Can Probiotics Enhance Health?
We are taught to think about bacteria as harmful disease-causing microorganisms, but did you know that most of the bacteria found in the human body are beneficial? In the early Twentieth Century, Elie Metchnikoff, who is popularly known as the father of probiotics, observed that the rural inhabitants of Bulgaria lived to very old ages […]