by Dena Comley | Apr 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Eating healthy doesn’t mean that you need to completely banish sugar from your diet. A balanced diet can and should include natural sweeteners, along with the occasional sweet treat. The reason sugar has gotten a bad rap is because we eat so much of it. Sugar should...
by Dena Comley | Feb 12, 2016 | Recipes, Uncategorized
A wonderful midwinter recipe from Alive that uses less expensive root vegetables and results in a delicious side dish that tantalizes the senses. Not only are these lovely root vegetables roasted to perfection, but the sweetness from the roots coupled with a little...
by Dena Comley | Feb 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some of the most common digestive issues Canadians face include heartburn and intestinal discomfort due to bloating and gas. Although sometimes these symptoms can be associated with other conditions, they are most often a result of the type of food we have consumed....
by Dena Comley | Feb 5, 2016 | Recipes, Uncategorized
The sweet and sour tamarind sauce balances perfectly with spicy kimchi and smoked tofu. If you don’t have a spiralizer, run a peeler along length of zucchini to make large ribbons and slice into strands with a knife to resemble noodles. Alternatively, try using a...
by Dena Comley | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Being vegetarian or vegan in winter might seem like a sad prospect for anyone unfamiliar with the plethora of delicious and versatile foods that can be harvested December through February. These months of the year offer much more than soggy, overboiled cabbage; it’s...
by Dena Comley | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Lorna Vanderhaege explains insulin resistance and how it may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts on the Marliyn Denis Show. Watch the video below to find out how controlling your blood sugar and good insulin production is the key to getting rid of that belly fat...