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Healthy BBQ Recipes and Ideas
Summer is flying by, and we want to take full advantage of it, making time for barbeques and picnics, ballgames and beaches. Personally, I've put my...
Happy Canada Day Smoothie Bowl
150 years. I know that compared with much of the world, that's not very long for a country. But still, it's longer than any of us have been around!...
Diets are complicated and difficult; eating healthy can be simple
I get it. Eating healthy can seem complicated, difficult, and time consuming. Or not. Problem #1: Eating healthy is confusing Yes, choosing the...
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alive Magazine
When I was offered a chance to write about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Alive Magazine, my answer was a resounding, "YES!" If we...
From my TCM nutrition book: Treating anxiety with food
Still working on it...my TCM nutrition book. One whole section of it will contain food suggestions for various health conditions. Because so many...
Local Superfoods BC
Many foodies are keen on splurging on the most recently "discovered" superfood, from achacha to zucchini flowers. Jicama salads, coconut aminos, and...
Sauteed mushrooms and mashed sweet potatoes recipes
Want a delicious side dish that will support your immune system? And, want that dish to be easy to make? This is it! I usually eat fewer root...
Quick and easy tropical smoothie bowl recipe
May 1. I think. One moment it's sunny and dry. The next it's raining and cold. Hard to know what to wear when you head outside. It's also hard to...
Carrot Ginger Immune- and Digestive-Support Vegan Soup Recipe
I know, that's a very long title for a recipe: Carrot Ginger Immune and Digestive Support Vegan Soup Recipe. But I wanted to say a bit about why I...
The Unicorn: #1 requested acupuncture point
I don't get the Starbucks Unicorn drink craze. It doesn't look edible, it's full of junk, and it contains a whopping 59g of sugar! It's not just the...
Natural health trends for 2017
Every year I attend the CHFA (Canadian Health Food Association) trade show that's open only to retailers and health professionals. This past Sunday...
Paella recipe: How do you say “paella”? I say it paeyum!
While I prepared to share this paella recipe, I thought, "How do you pronounce paella?" Yes, it has "l"s in it, but no, you don't pronounce them. In...