Which herb is this?

by | Aug 12, 2013 | Food

Which herb is… – a good source of vitamin K? – anti-bacterial? – protects against radiation? – good to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, indigestion, insect bites, and pneumonia? – a delicious summer market find? This herb is just one...
Food Truck Inspiration: Horchata Recipe

Food Truck Inspiration: Horchata Recipe

by | Aug 8, 2013 | Food, Recipe

You may not expect to read about a food truck drink on a health blog. Certainly, many of the options available from food trucks are not health foods, though there are now better options than there once were–hot dogs, chips, and pop. It was at the Kitsilano...

Digestion According to TCM

by | Jul 14, 2013 | Digestion, Food

My article as printed in Inside Tract about TCM and digestion: “What foods should I eat?” For my patients both with and without digestive health issues, this is a common question. My answer is not that simple. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles have me...

Name This Cooling Food

by | Jul 11, 2013 | Food

This food is about 92 percent water. This food has just 48 calories in 1 cup. This food provides 19.5 percent of the daily value of vitamin C and 13.9 percent of vitamin A through its beta-carotene. This food is also a rich source of vitamins B1, B5, B6, biotin,...

GMO–Basics

by | Jun 19, 2013 | Food

I thought I’d write about GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), but no one can explain this better than geneticist David Suzuki.   Are GMOs safe?   We are told that GM (genetically modified) foods are safe, but it really is still to early to know, and...

Live a little

by | May 16, 2013 | Food

“Live a little.” This was what my husband said to me when I said “no thanks” to his offer of some artificially flavoured popcorn. My response was, “I want to live a lot! That’s why I choose not to eat that crap.” Now, to be...